No, that is precisely the concern. This isnt just personal moral failing of a missionary - this case was one of abuse being done basically in the name of God. I have been underwhelmed by the response in general to this reality. I cannot believe that a Holy God is apathetic to these abuses, particularly done with His name attached.steve-in-kville wrote:Now that's an interesting twist.ABC 123 wrote:
I am haunted by JM withholding food that donors paid for as a bargaining tactic for what he called "consensual" with children. Confidence that my money is not funding more of those situations has been eroded after learning how CAM has dealt with it.
I would prefer to think that people know and understand this was just one wicked man who fooled others with his personality and piety and served himself. But I am not sure it is that clear considering how it was handled. It really reflects badly on CAM and other missionaries in Haiti who knew or should have known.
...and that is why a 3rd party investigation is so helpful. It helps restore confidence that CAM isnt systematically ignoring problems. Trust that has been lost must be re-earned. Can't just take up where it left off.