I wish you all you supporters of TS would get your heads out of the sand and thy to think about how you would feel if it had been you (if you are a male), your son or even your friend or nephew that had been propositioned or molested. Would you be so high and mighty to defend his actions. I can not believe in our society that so many people defend sin and leave justice by the way side.
Do you know what percent of rapes are never reported? according to RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) "Sexual assault is one of the most under reported crimes, with 60% still being left unreported."
"Males are the least likely to report a sexual assault, though they make up about 10% of all victims." The website can be found at
http://www.rainn.org/get-information/statistics/reporting-ratesOther sites I read said it was even higher than that. They said it could be up to 80%.
Another site said :There are different types of abuse. "Intra-famial or incest offenders - These offenders sexually abuse their own children but can also abuse other relatives and neighbors and most have multiple victims. Most incest offenders appear normal and lead average lives. They may continue intimate relationships with wives and girlfriends while molesting children. If discovered or accused by their victims they are often able to talk family and friends out of reporting them. In some cases treatment may be effective."
Pedophiles - Are adults who are sexually attracted to and desire children. Often they may work or volunteer with children in positions such as coaches, teachers, Boy Scout leaders, ministers/priests, school bus drivers, day care providers. Some pedophiles believe they are showing love for the child and do not understand or care that their actions are harmful. They are likely to be single or live with their parents or have a dysfunctional marriage. Most molest many children before they are caught. Treatment is rarely effective."
It also stated that: "Most child molesters are in a position of trust and are often able to undermine the child's ability to accurately perceive the behavior as abusive. Most molesters are also able to convince other adults that it never happened or that the child misunderstood."
This can be found at
http://www.fstc.net/facts_info_childmolestation.htm.
This site was so informative I encourage you to go there and read it.
Child abusers, or any abuser, know what they are doing and know how to hide it to get away with it.
Do I believe the alleged abuse charges against TS are true? Yes I absolutely do. He is a very manipulative person who insist his thoughts are correct. He seems to not have the ability to think he could be wrong with his thoughts or actions. Have very many of you ever heard him say I am totally wrong very many times? Honestly think about that!
Do I believe that he can get forgiveness? Yes I absolutely do. Gods grace is available to all. But the bible says in Matthew 5:24 "Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift." (brother in the bible is not referring to a earthly brother.) In my opinion TS has to admit the truth and be ready for the consequences. Especially when it has encompassed 30 some years and so many tween (a child between the ages of 8-12 and teenage young men.
TS did use his position to lure and manipulate these young men. To some he offered to teach them his wonderful gift of piano playing. Even going as far to violate God's church building by abusing these young men in the church.
It is a scary thing for anyone who abuses children. The Bible says in Matthew 18 :1-7:
1. At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2. And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3. And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. 6. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and [that] he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7. Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
I DO NOT want TS to be lost forever and face eternal damnation, but all of us has to keep in mind, but for the grace of God there go I. (I am not just talking about abusing children but all sin) I do want him to find forgiveness from God. Gods grace does cover us but NOT unless we are willing to be humble, honest and make right our wrongs. And I must add that it is imperative that we forsake the sins we are guilty of and not continue in them once we have done all the work to get the forgiveness.
I realize some don't agree that TS should find forgiveness and that is between you and God.
I just want to make sure you understand what I am saying. I believe he can find forgiveness but I also believe that he should be held accountable for his horrifically, appalling actions. There aren't enough words to describe this act but I think you all get the message of how I feel about it.
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