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"Yazidi girl set herself on fire to avoid further rape at hands of ISIS"
"A 16-year-old Yazidi girl named Yasmin was sick of being raped by ISIS fighters. So she doused herself in gasoline and lit a match, knowing that if she survived that the militants would no longer find her desirable."
She did survive, so she is massively disfigured.
http://nytlive.nytimes.com/womenintheworld/2016/09/23/yazidi-girl-set-he...
"ISIS still holds almost 2,000 women hostage, nearly all of them Yazidi, according to a recent United Nations report."
"Women in Iran defy fatwa by riding bikes in public"
"Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, said women were not allowed to cycle in public or in the presence of strangers."
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-37430493
"Former Wyckoff youth pastor sentenced to six years in sex abuse case"
"...for crimes against teenage girls that ranged from sexually explicit text messages to intercourse."
http://www.northjersey.com/news/former-wyckoff-youth-pastor-sentenced-to...
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"Former Richmond megachurch pastor, convicted felon ‘Pastor G’ asks for new trial"
"last year the former “Roc Church” pastor was convicted on seven counts of sexual assault on a minor."
(He was sentenced to 40 years in prison)
http://wric.com/2016/09/23/former-richmond-megachurch-pastor-convicted-f...
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Japan Catholic school sex-abuse victims demand to be heard
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ca1493dee19f4238994a699111b5f1cc/japan-ca...
UK - "Allegations of child sexual abuse at Lincoln school being investigated by police"
"Detectives launched Operation Redstone after "a number of concerns" were referred to Lincolnshire Police in 2015 following a review of past safeguarding cases by the Diocese of Lincoln dating back to the 1958."
http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/police-probe-alleged-historic-sex-abus...
Guam - This is sort of a positive twist in the Catholic Church child abuse sex scandal, but it speaks a lot as to how big and how bad the problem is.
"Guam leader Oks bill ending time limits in child sex cases"
"Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo says he has signed a bill that would lift the statute of limitations on child sex abuse charges in civil cases, a move that Catholic leaders say could bankrupt the church in the largely Catholic U.S. territory"
http://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2016-09-23/guam-leader-oks-bill-e...
Between 1950 and August 2015, the Catholic Church in the US alone has paid out $3,994,797,060.10.
Jordan writer in blasphemy case Nahid Hattar killed
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-37465656
Iraq - "ISIS stole around 23 human organs of its members and the injured in the hospitals of the province for the purpose of trafficking, after losing many of its funding sources, especially oil fields."
http://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/isis-trades-human-organs-nineveh-losin...
Ireland - "Magdalene Laundries: 20 years since the last laundry closed in Ireland, five survivors tell their heartbreaking stories"
http://irishpost.co.uk/magdalene-laundries-20-years-since-last-laundry-c...
Saudi Arabia - "Sex slaves captured by ISIS terrorists are being sold at sickening auctions in Saudi Arabia"
http://ahtribune.com/world/north-africa-south-west-asia/1221-yazidi-sex-...
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Chile - "Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati defended the Vatican's decision to deny the history of the Bishop of Osorno, Juan Barros."
http://www.adnradio.cl/noticias/nacional/ezzati-defendio-decision-del-va...
Background:
"Karadima case: victims ask Supreme Court to request a history of the Vatican Barros"
http://www.adnradio.cl/noticias/nacional/caso-karadima-victimas-piden-a-...
"In February 2011 after several years of a catholic canonical investigation, the Vatican found the Reverend Fernando Karadima guilty of sexually abusing minors and psychological abuse in Chile"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karadima_case
US, New York - "Former Pearl River priest removed from ministry"
"Monsignor John O’Keefe, who served for more than a decade as president at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, had been suspended last year from St. Margaret of Antioch Parish in Pearl River after he was accused of sexually abusing a minor on two occasions — in New York and Virginia — more than three decades ago."
"O'Keefe has not been charged with any crimes; authorities said both incidents are beyond the statute of limitations."
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/religion/2016/09/26/former-priest-okeefe...
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there are a significant amount of irish priest involved in child abuse and scandal, do you notice this.
I think different countries start big investigations at different times, so you might get a sudden surge in the number of cases in each country. I haven't noticed that the Irish are any prone to this behavior than other nationalities. Some of the names that have appeared during Australia's investigation are Comensoli, Evans, Irwin, Spillaine, Glennon... They don't sound Irish. I think the offending has more to do with the Catholic church itself than with the nationalities of the priests.
Try focussing less on the Irish part and more on the priest part and you will get a better connection... A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF I**** PRIESTS INVOLVED IN CHILD ABUSE SCANDALS....
Salvation Army called to apologise for historic abuse cases
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10641885
Salvation Army fostered culture where abuse could continue, says royal commission
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/sep/12/salvation-army-fo...
The Salvation Army is opposed to any form of abuse of power by a stronger person over a weaker.
http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/about-us/position-statements/abuse
"Saudi women file petition to end male guardianship system"
"A petition signed by more than 14,000 Saudi women calling for an end to the country's male guardianship system is being handed to the government."
"a woman must have permission from her father, brother or other male relative - in the case of a widow, sometimes her son - to obtain a passport, marry or leave the country."
"Many workplaces and universities also demand a guardian's consent for female employees and students"
"Renting a flat, undergoing hospital treatment or filing a legal claim often also require a male guardian's permission"
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-37469860
"Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are banned from driving"
US, South Carolina - "Pastor found guilty of rape of mentally challenged teen"
"the victim and Zeigler had “almost a granddaughter/grandfather relationship and she thought very highly of him.” "
http://www.columbiadailyherald.com/news/20160928/pastor-found-guilty-of-...
US Denver, "Youth Pastor Gets Mild 90-Day Jail Sentence After Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl from Church"
"48 church members wanted to defend him."
"You would think the family’s testimony, coupled with the admission of guilt from Hutchinson would have resulted in universal condemnation of what he did. Instead, dozens of church members sent the judge letters of support for Hutchinson, asking her to be lenient."
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/10/02/youth-pastor-get...
US - "Pastors take to pulpit to protest IRS limits on political endorsements"
"Pulpit Freedom Sunday"
They want to be able to stand in the pulpit and spread politics... All while receiving tax exempt status.
Religion is personal, yeah right.
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/01/politics/pulpit-freedom-sunday-johnson...
US - Kentucky governor encourages pastors to break law and bring politics into church"
"Matt Bevin, governor of Kentucky and supporter of Donald Trump, is beseeching pastors from his state to ignore the federal law that says they may not endorse political candidates if their churches are to maintain their tax-exempt status."
http://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/10/04/1577701/-Kentucky-governor-encour...
Hope he feels the same way when Muslims want to do that, or The Satanic Temple.
US, Utah - "A school has been criticised after punishing a whole cheerleading squad after a male student said he was distracted by their short skirts."
"The student at Timpview High School had “impure” thoughts after seeing the squad in their uniforms, People reports, and so his mother wrote to the school and complained."
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/10/04/boy-has-impure-thoughts-blames-chee...
US, Arizona - "a Phoenix pastor, has been arrested under suspicion of child molestation, according to Phoenix PD."
"Morales, 49, stands accused of "dating" an 8-year-old girl before marrying her at age 10 in Mexico."
"He also is accused of impregnating a 13-year-old girl."
http://www.12news.com/news/local/valley/phoenix-pastor-arrested-for-impr...
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God's gift to women.
US, Indiana - "A pastor in New Castle was arrested after he allegedly threatened several kids with a gun when they rode their bikes by his church."
"The children told police that Slagle proceeded to Lift up his shirt and show them he had a gun. The gun handle was sticking out of his waistband."
" Slagle was also charged with resisting law enforcement."
"Police said Slagle’s gun contained “four live rounds” of ammunition when they took him into custody."
http://fox59.com/2016/10/13/new-castle-pastor-arrested-after-allegedly-t...
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He should have just conjured up a couple of bears like Elisha. That's the way to deal with cheeky kids.
i`m so sorry to hear about this incident that took place recently,it seems that this country is having many abusive incidents taking place in the church.it seems that some people called church leaders are abusing their authority.this puts some what of a stain on it.whereever you have humanity in positions of authority your going to see abuses.you see it in politics etc.the good that may come of this is that these people that you cited pragmatic will be removed from authority not to hurt anyone again.You know pragmatic when the priest abuse scandal hit the news circuits i came out against what the catholic church was doing with it`s priest.just relocating them and sealing there files of service.There are some things that i find wrong in the governing of the church.hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for all peoples.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-37653910
More trouble in Fantasyland. Jews and muslims are squabbling not just over who owns these so-called holy places, but even what they should be called. They should bulldoze the whole area and build a themepark with Mohammed's flying donkey roller-coaster as the main attraction.
US, Kansas - "Militia Men Arrested In Alleged Plot To Bomb Kansas Mosque After Election"
"Three members of a militia group in Kansas were arrested for allegedly planning to bomb an apartment complex and kill dozens of Muslim Somali immigrants the day after the presidential election"
"Calling themselves “The Crusaders,” the three men wanted to detonate four parked vehicles filled with explosives outside the apartment complex in Garden City to “wake people up,”"
I've heard of the movie "White men can't jump", but it's kind of strange that white Christians can't be terrorists...
They do mention domestic terrorism, but these men are not called terrorists. Very strange indeed...
https://www.buzzfeed.com/salvadorhernandez/militia-men-arrested-in-alleg...
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