The almost *weekly revelations of youth pastors, ministers etc molesting children results in crickets from the same folks who immediately demand action from their elected officials at the sight of one picture of a child standing next to a drag queen. It is a national tragedy occurring before our mostly closed eyes. It is clear to me that these church leaders are not subjected to proper oversight by the church as a whole and this allows the sexual assault of our children to continue with no negative consequences for the church.
My idea? Upon conviction of any church leader (paid or volunteer) of sexual assault/exploitation on a child, that church immediately loses their tax exempt status. And, the tax exemption loss is retroactive to the time of the assault. Their tax exempt status can only be regained after proof of implementing and following rules to protect the children.
Anyone opposed to such focus on and regulation of this problem must be groomers themselves.
My idea? Upon conviction of any church leader (paid or volunteer) of sexual assault/exploitation on a child, that church immediately loses their tax exempt status. And, the tax exemption loss is retroactive to the time of the assault. Their tax exempt status can only be regained after proof of implementing and following rules to protect the children.
Anyone opposed to such focus on and regulation of this problem must be groomers themselves.