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My point was that our understanding of the problem and treatment has progressed. Psychologists used to think pedophiles could be cured, and in that light, the actions taken 40 years ago were perhaps more reasonable by the standards of the day. Acceptable? No. Understandable? perhaps.
I believe that religious institutions in general have made great strides over the past 10 years in opening up this issue before their congregations, reaching out to the injured, and putting procedures in place to deal with grievances. Yes, it should have been done sooner, and no, it doesn't mitigate the damage that has already been done, but some progress has been made.
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