1. I did not say anything was wrong with atheist on these forums, or anywhere else.
You said, "I disagree that atheists claim the moral high ground..."
I disagreed, because they do - not all, I'm sure.
2. Oh sorry. I thought we were discussing child sex abuse.
3.
Here, and
here.
Oh. I don't know what the priest and elders of the various religions tell the victims. I can only speak from the facts I have, and in my faith, the elders do not tell the victims such things.
Steps are taken to protect the victim(s)...
First, the child—and other children too—must be protected from any further abuse. This must be done, whatever the cost. In many cases the accused molester will have to be confronted. But whatever it takes, it is important that the child should feel confident that the molester will never be able to get at her (or him) again.
Second, the child must be given a lot of love and emotional support. Parents must make it very clear that the little victim is not to blame. The crime and anything that happens as a result of it—even if a close relative goes to prison—is not her (or his) fault. But that reassurance will have to be given many times, so that the victim comes to believe it—and to believe that the parents believe it too!
...and the responsible parent is guided to do all they can to protect the child from further abuse -
If Your Child Is Abused
You can download a copy of JWs handbook on dealing with these matters -
Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Scripturally Based Position on Child Protection
Excerpt
4. In all cases, victims and their parents have the right to report an accusation of child abuse to the authorities. Therefore, victims, their parents, or anyone else who reports such an accusation to the elders are clearly informed by the elders that they have the right to report the matter to the authorities.
Elders do not criticize anyone who chooses to make such a report.—Galatians 6:5.
5. When elders learn of an accusation of child abuse, they immediately consult with the branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses to ensure compliance with child abuse reporting laws. (Romans 13:1)
