Child porn makes me angry. In a previous life I did security investigations for a private company. Child porn was 1 out of 30 cases. The whole unwholesome situation took a bite out everyone involved. I’m so happy I’ve left that career far behind. When I read about child porn cases from among the religious types, It brings back bad memories, but I still write about it. Take the case of Jeremy Rush of Roswell Presbyterian Church. He was caught with child porn on his home computer.
According to an arrest warrant issued in January, more than 70 video files of child porn were found on Rush's home computer. As a condition of his bond, Rush is not supposed to be around children under the age of 16.
The report does not come right out and say it but, Rush is a new hire at the church. He’s also out on bond since last January. The church had no idea about the bond so I’m guessing that the church did not do a background check. I don’t understand why the media gives the church a pass on the hard questions. Like, why did you hire a man who is out on a bond for possession of child porn? I can think of a few more questions too. Anybody could.
What do we learn from this? Never assume your church has your best interest at heart. Ask Questions. Ask to see proof that people have a background check before being allowed around your kids.
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Anneliese 13p · 757 weeks ago
I find it really strange when anyone defends any kind of sexual abuse of kids -- makes me do some serious wondering.
My message to victims and survivors is: "Living well is truly the best revenge."
Mojoey 107p · 757 weeks ago
Anneliese 13p · 757 weeks ago
It is possible to lead a healthy and fulfilling life after abuse but religion in any form is actively unhelpful in so many ways.
Shame causes many victims to turn their anger inward to themselves and that is incredibly destructive. In order to heal (or to get started healing for it is a life-long process) a victim must place the shame on the perpetrator and see that she (or he, there are many boys abused also) did nothing wrong.
Again, thank you for your work.