“Forgive me.” “Times were different then.” “You need to forgive to heal.” “Let go of your anger and find healing and peace.” Heard these before? What is this is a lot of sociological, historical, and political bunk? That’s what I am looking to find out. I am working on a new book project. The idea…Continue reading Weaponized Forgiveness: A New Blog Series
This week, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) reported that allegations of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church TRIPLED in the past year. There is only one reason for this huge increase in reports: Statute of Limitation Reform. Survivors in many states (California, New Jersey, New York, Arizona) now have the right to…Continue reading Statute of limitations reform: A bittersweet, overwhelming success
In honor of Father’s Day, the LA Times published an essay by author Mimi Bull. The catch? Her father was a practicing Catholic priest. No one reading the essay will be satisfied. Mimi’s mother was forced into a life of secrecy and shame, unable to acknowledge the daughter she loved until Mimi was well into…Continue reading When your father is Father
Yesterday, Hollywood actor and Scientologist Danny Masterson was arrested and charged with raping three women. Two other women have alleged that Masterson raped them, but because of expired statutes of limitations and/or insufficient evidence, the LA District Attorney’s office declined to press charges. The victimization of these women did end at rape. From The New…Continue reading What role does Scientology have in covering up sex crimes?
Do you have information on the following men: Fr. Robert P. Byrne – Priest in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For you true crime nerds out there, he was the family priest of Manson Family victim Steven Parent. I do not know whether or not he is alive. Edgar D. Cahn – May or may…Continue reading Can you help?
