Clergy Sexual Malfeasance: Restoration, Ethics, and Process

Churches and denominations are being forced to respond to clergy sexual malfeasance. Often the response formulated is insufficient, due to an inadequate understanding of the problem. This article identifies clergy sexual malfeasance as not only a personal moral issue, but also a professional ethical...

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Main Author: Davies, Mark G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 1998
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1998, Volume: 26, Issue: 4, Pages: 331-339
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Summary:Churches and denominations are being forced to respond to clergy sexual malfeasance. Often the response formulated is insufficient, due to an inadequate understanding of the problem. This article identifies clergy sexual malfeasance as not only a personal moral issue, but also a professional ethical issue. Ethical concerns with regards to the restoration of a fallen pastor are outlined. As well, a process of restoration is suggested.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164719802600403