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2026-08-02 20:55 UTC
@lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org The church concerned is unequivocal about reporting abuse. I wonder have they any sanctions they can apply? Sounds like state law versus ecclesiastical law argument. On this side of the pond state law is always superior, and there is no time limit for prosecution of child abuse. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/safety/protecting-children-and-youth?lang=eng
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@realtegan@wandering.shop 2026-08-02 21:29
@vinh@mastodon.ie @lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org https://azmirror.com/2026/07/30/high-court-says-churches-not-judges-define-a-confession-when-it-comes-to-reporting-child-abuse/ "The case was featured prominently in an Associated Press investigation that found the help line created by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often steered those reporting abuse away from legal authorities and instead to attorneys representing the church in order to cover up abuse allegations." Watch what they do, not what they say they do.