It's Almost Impossible to Speak about It: Sexual Abuse, Forgiveness, and the Need for Restitution Rituals
The focus of this research was on ways in which Christian congregations can address the concept of forgiveness when caring for victims of sexual abuse, and to make suggestions for a restitution mass as a possible way for congregations to work with these victims. Interviews with seven women and one m...
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Religions
Year: 2018, Volume: 9, Issue: 12, Pages: 1-18 |
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Forgiveness
B Church B Victims B congregational care B Sexual Abuse B restitution ritual B Christian worship services B Interview Study |
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