tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post8305130468696030400..comments2024-03-17T09:17:01.454+00:00Comments on Vic the Vicar!: All the BBC wanted was "Happy Birthday!Vic Van Den Berghhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09581156515370131898noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366621735995057721.post-61971036779565114932017-10-13T07:28:24.246+01:002017-10-13T07:28:24.246+01:00He was right about the BBC and the Culture of Sile...He was right about the BBC and the Culture of Silence. We are seeing just the same sort of thing in the Entertainment industry where Mr Weinstein was known for his abuse of young women, but a conspiracy of silence was maintained through fear of the career consequences for the women concerned.<br /><br />The Church has had to reassess cases going back many years, but has put it's hand up and admitted the past deficiences in it's handling of abuse cases and is trying hard to overcome the fallout. There might well be more, before the end. The Public inquiry is now underway and who knows what further revelations will arise from that.<br />p<br />When we look in the mirror, what sort of reflection do we see? A penitent church, hopefully, striving to do better for past victims and for preventing future victims.<br /><br />Safeguarding training is key, as is people taking responsibility for it - I pray that will do our bit in this area.UKViewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114944341930758335noreply@blogger.com