Religion
In reply to the discussion: Priest found guilty of raping dozens of children (and a sled dog) in Canada [View all]Gelliebeans
(5,043 posts)Are prevalent in all forms of molestation and abuse.
I can say that most all of the other organizations you stated would of disassociated themselves from the individual ie the few "bad apples" theory. Which may or may not be where it should lie squarely when we are talking strictly abuse of power.
With that being said...
The church has perpetually covered this up by moving priests from parish to parish to hide the shame of being exposed. The church is ashamed because they espouse morality to their "flock" as an institution. The catholic league comes to mind.
None of those other professions had the power and setting, which is perhaps worse. Coercing victims by telling them "god and hell" will reign down upon them for eternity should they tell someone about the abuse is indefensible.
Iconic imagery that is used for the purpose of reminding the "flock" what has been done in the name of a holy being. Or, what is in store for them should they question faith is inflicting guilt period.
Images of a man nailed to a cross which reinforced every Sunday affects those that are being abused tremendously or they wouldn't of kept quiet for so long. Coercion seems to be a common thread here.
So yes I am eager to place blame squarely where it belongs.
Threatening people to be compliant whatever your means to an end, is NEVER a good thing.