Summary

Nearly 100 childhood sexual abuse allegations have emerged against the Mormon church (LDS) in California under a three-year legal window for adult survivors.

Multiple plaintiffs claim church leaders sexually abused them and that officials protected abusers rather than victims, handling cases as “matters of sin” without reporting to police.

Lawsuits allege an LDS “help line” suppressed abuse reports rather than aiding victims.

The church denies allegations, citing “discrepancies” in claims while asserting it takes abuse seriously and has prevention protocols in place.

  • usualsuspect191
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    1 day ago

    Plus, there’s a disincentive to take proactive action in religious institutions because that’s basically acknowledging that God isn’t actually as involved as they think.