You know what they say...Never doubt the power of a few committed sluts to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
You may have seen a few diaries posted in the past 24 hours about Pat Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network, and all the wonderful, Godly advice they give on the topic of incest and child molestation.
If you missed it, here's the quick rundown:
-ALL sexual activity outside marriage is a sin.
-You may feel guilty because you consented to incest or allowed yourself to get molested, but never fear, God WILL forgive you!*
*IF you forgive your abuser and renounce the sin.
And, winning the prize for most fail of all...
If you discover a child is being abused, take the following step before you do anything:
1. Pray
2. Make sure you understand all of the "circumstances involved"
3. Pray some more
4. Consult your pastor
5. Make sure you understand the "consequences" of taking action
6. Wait for God to tell you what you should do
7. Wait for the statute of limitations to run out (OK, I made that one up, but that's pretty much what would end up happening)
I asked you all to please call the lunatic hotline, and let Pat and his friends know how you felt. I asked you to please keep hitting him in the pocketbook until that page was taken down, and he issued a public apology.
Well, one out of two isn't bad for a 24 hour long effort:
Still waiting on that apology though, Pat. And I'm going to keep bothering you until I get it.
So, this is just a short diary to say thank you to everyone who stood up for survivors of sexual abuse over the past 24 hours, and made sure our voices were heard. It may seem like a small victory, but we don't get them all that often- so every time we do, it's definitely worth celebrating.