• fartographer@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    That’s a gross overgeneralization. When my synagogue needed a substitute rabbi, they temporarily hired Rabbi Kaye. When we complained that he was creepy and aggressive, our parents said they were uncomfortable with him and had him fired. I don’t think he was even around long enough for anyone to fully realize how problematic he was.

    That being said, I’ve met far more problematic religious leaders than well-intentioned folks.

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      That’s awesome that you were part of such a supportive family and synagogue, but your comment is giving “Not all men.” Your experience doesn’t refute the experience of millions of others. There’s a reason we generalize groups who protect dangerous members within their ranks.

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        Exactly. It’s even worse, I make it analogous to police.

        When your organization is supposed to stand for X but a significant portion of it does Y, you don’t get to say “Oh it’s just some of them…” motherfucker your organization is supposed to be FULLY against Y

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      Yeah, but it’s fucking fine If it’s true, not sure why you’re defending pedophilia here man gross look.

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      It is but based on historical record, it supports the thesis pretty well.

      Good that your congregation acted to protect the children though!