As there have recently been calls for more action, and
resources, in relation to curbing violence and aggression, particularly against
women, it is interesting to observe that when it comes to court cases that
attract public attention, character witnesses on behalf of the defendant often
focus on their church attendance and choir membership as indicative of their
good standing within the community. As a regular church goer myself I could
hardly be described as holier than though. Far from it, and I am not about to
cast the first stone. However, we must not forget that historically some of the
worst abuse has been perpetrated against youngsters by those who on the outside
at least seem to be pillars of the community. Often it is their ranking in
society that allows them to get away with such behaviour relatively unscathed,
as their victims are too afraid to put themselves up against the
establishment.
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