Comments on the Shattered Pulpit Blog

Zank approved Ski the second time the boozer was up for CRM,
and Zank became the new DP.
The fault lies not in the stars of WELS, dear Brutus, but in us.

http://shatteredpulpit.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-final-blog-post.html#comment-form

1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2014 at 8:28 AM

   One of the reasons abuse happens in the first place is because the perpetrator has a confidence of secrecy. If the perpetrator has confidence of a peer-group coverup, his inappropriate actions become even easier. Exposing perpetrators on the internet is best way to prevent this (because obviously going to your synod is not). Lillian, your blog will not only protect future victims, but also discourage pastors from becoming perpetrators. When people have a fear of being exposed, they are less likely to act inappropriately.
   
   On another note, I understand your reasoning for not naming your perpetrator...you care enough to protect his wife and family, as well as yourself. However, I do feel you should expose the names of the synod personnel you approached who did not offer you help. They too are perpetrators. Once again, fear of exposure discourages inappropriate actions.

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   AnonymousSeptember 27, 2014 at 8:42 AM
   The more facts you bring to your story, the more credible it becomes. Credibility will take away the opportunity for WELS to coverup what's been happening. Goodness, this sounds so much like the Catholic church, doesn't it? And don't we Lutherans love to condemn the Catholics?!
   
   AnonymousSeptember 27, 2014 at 9:32 AM
   Lillian, would you publish the emails you received from the synod officials here on your blog? Including their names and verbiage might dissuade them from harassing you and others in the future.
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   AnonymousSeptember 27, 2014 at 10:59 AM