Car Magnets Part II
To the administrators of the “Support Rev. Rodino” group on Facebook: why did you delete the wall post that contained a link to this website? The post was not offensive, not accusatory – simply informational.
RodinosVictims.com will continue to allow anyone – supporters of Mr. Rodino included – to voice their opinion, raise questions, etc, as long as they do so in a manner that is respectful to victims of clergy sexual abuse.
Car magnets that read “I Support Fr. (sic) Rodino” are offensive to victims. The logical implication is that the “supporter” has become an accuser – they are accusing the victim of lying. The Bishop and officials of the Diocese disagree – they found reasonable grounds to believe Mr. Rodino’s accuser.
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God forbid, but if Rodino acted inappropriately during his time at that parish, the poor child will now be seeing hundreds of these support ribbons for his molester around the community. If it took Rodino’s victims decades to forward, then I doubt a child who sees such a blind outpouring of support will feel protected by their church… Has this group considered forming a Facebook following? I’d be happy to help form an awareness about this issue.
Ashley,
This is exactly what is at issue here. Two victims have come forward. One in the 1990s (no action was taken) and one this summer (that led to his removal from ministry). The Bishop and his investigators believed the second victim. Unfortunately, the statute of limitations has long since passed and therefore Mr. Rodino’s accuser (who has chosen, wisely, to remain anonymous) cannot seek justice in a criminal court or even in a civil suit.
There may be more victims. Doubtful they are “children,” though – Mr. Rodino is accused of having inappropriate sexual conduct with a teenage boy. Your point is excellent, though: his supporters should ask themselves “how would I feel if I were abused by this man and then saw a car magnet expressing support for him?”
Whoever came up with this idea (car magnets) did not think of the consequences. Showing support for the accused if you know him is the Christian thing to do – but this is not support, it is an attack on victims.
Regarding creating a Facebook group to promote this site, we will approve anything (except car magnets) that raises awareness about this situation and leads people to this website. You have our permission to disseminate this web address to anyone you like, in any manner (including Facebook). Thank you so much for your interest, your concern, and your willingness to help.
The “Support Rev. Rodeo site on facebook will not have any information on it that would be informative to anyone unless it suggests supporting rodino.
I suggested that people should take a step back and talk to their children. They in turn have me removed from the sight for being “negative”. Last I knew…an attempt to look out for the best interest of children is NOT negative.
Unfortunately…MOST parishioners of St. Judes refuse to accept the possibility that a “victim” even exists!
I pray for victims of abuse of all types and I also pray for GOD to have mercy on those who suffer from naivety
God forbid, but if Rodino acted inappropriately during his time at that parish, the poor child will now be seeing hundreds of these support ribbons for his molester around the community. If it took Rodino’s victims decades to forward, then I doubt a child who sees such a blind outpouring of support will feel protected by their church… Has this group considered forming a Facebook following? I’d be happy to help form an awareness about this issue.
God forbid, but if Rodino acted inappropriately during his time at that parish, the poor child will now be seeing hundreds of these support ribbons for his molester around the community. If it took Rodino’s victims decades to forward, then I doubt a child who sees such a blind outpouring of support will feel protected by their church… Has this group considered forming a Facebook following? I’d be happy to help form an awareness about this issue.
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