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Podcast: Mormon Discussion Podcast
Episode: 298: Tim Birt – Mormonism’s Negligence on Sex Abuse
Description: The Church has claimed to be the “Gold Standard” on handling of Sexual Abuse. They have also said that “No religious organization has done more” than they have to prevent and respond to abuse. The Church has also stated that “While clergy-abuse cases continue to grab headlines, the Church has had almost no child abuse problems with its clergy.” Yet we know from data points like this list of known abuse cases within the LDS Church along with the following cases
Recent Joseph Layton Bishop abuse scandal
Lawsuit involving alleged cover up by LDS Church of abuse
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