'Let's put an end to the churches': counselor's post generates criticism in RJ Reproduction Social Networks A publication made by a guardianship councilor from Arraial do Cabo, in the Lakes Region of Rio, caused repercussions. The post, published on Friday (24), contained the phrase “Let's put an end to churches, for the sake of our children!”, accompanied by a text that linked cases of sexual violence committed by religious leaders to debates about holding institutions accountable. The publication prompted a note of rejection from the Council of Ministers and Evangelical Pastors of Arraial do Cabo (Compeac), which criticized the content shared by the counselor and classified the message as offensive to churches and religious people. After the repercussions, the advisor released a retraction note. In the statement, he stated that the publication had an ironic and sarcastic character and that the objective was to question the generalization of holding an entire institution responsible for the crimes committed by some of its members. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp.
'Let's put an end to churches': publication by guardianship counselor generates repercussions in Arraial do Cabo
'Let's put an end to the churches': counselor's post generates criticism in RJ Reproduction Social Networks A publication made by a guardianship councilor from Arraial do Cabo, in the Lakes Region of Rio, caused...
According to him, the intention was not to defend the closing of churches nor to attack anyone's faith. The counselor also stated that he sought to highlight the need to protect children in all living spaces, such as homes, schools, religious institutions, social projects, clubs and sporting activities. In the note, he also acknowledged that the post allowed different interpretations than intended and apologized to people who felt offended. Council of Pastors refutes publication To g1, the Council of Pastors of Arraial do Cabo stated that it does not intend to encourage enmity, political speeches or any type of hate speech. However, he highlighted that the indignation arose due to the fact that the publication was made by a representative elected to serve on the municipal Guardianship Council. The pastors questioned the existence of data that supported the statements contained in the post and demanded information about the origin of the statistics mentioned. The group also highlighted the work carried out by churches in preventing abuse and protecting children and adolescents. In the note, the council requested that the counselor publicly acknowledge that the publication affected churches and pastors who act seriously and contribute to the protection of children in the religious environment. The Council of Pastors also stated that it repudiates crimes against children, but declared that it does not accept “irony, sarcasm or unfounded accusations” which, according to the entity, could harm the image of churches, pastors and the Christian faith. The group also reinforced that it will continue to defend the right to the free exercise of religion. READ ALSO: Driver who confessed to having run over and killed an 18-year-old in Búzios goes to the popular jury Civil Police pays last tribute to agent Daniela Cunha Moreira before being transferred to Minas Gerais Two fishermen drown while fishing in Lagoa de Jaconé, in Maricá
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