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- In Japan, Catholics make up less than 1% of the population. Despite the small numbers, allegations of sexual abuse have surfaced against Catholic clergymen in recent years.
Mrs Harumi Suzuki is one of the first few in Japan to speak out against the sexual abuse she experienced when consulting with a priest at the church back in 1977. In September 2020, she filed an official lawsuit against the Sendai’s Catholic Church, seeking around $77,000 in damages, along with an official apology. She speaks to VICE World News about her experience and the impact the incident has had on her mental health.
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Catholics around the world need to stand up and denounce this. How do you think your religion looks to others when it's consistently associated with abuse.
Unfortunately, it seems to be ALL religions.
@@teresapribilski1493 Then have you ever look at non religious related crime/violence/etc..?
@@teresapribilski1493 not just seems to be, it _is_ all of them, a study showed that every single religion practised in the UK not only had abusive, rapey holy men but every single one also failed to properly address or handle the situation when these crimes were reported
@@teresapribilski1493 still nothing comes close to what atheist ideologies like communism or fascism have brought us
I agree, and as a Catholic myself it breaks my heart to see these things happen all over the world. I would say in defense though, that events of abuse seem to be viewed much differently when it is caused by a Catholic priest than it is for something like a public school teacher for example. Even though children are many times more likely to be sexually or physically abused by school teachers than by Catholic priests, you don't see nearly the same outcry against public schooling as you see against Catholicism. People look at an instance of abuse by a teacher and blame it on the teacher, but see an instance of abuse by a priest and blame it on Catholicism. I'm not trying to defend priests who commit these types of heinous acts, I just feel saddened by the whole situation
It’s truly disgusting that the church thinks they should defend these priests, it’s not even appropriate for them to participate in their defence!
Totally agree! It's disgusting to demonize these people. We need to be supportive and accepting of their gender desires
It's why no organized religion can be trusted it's not just isolated to catholicism.
@@eliottcallafe4700 ^ Hear that guys he's " Catholic " ^ watch your children closely around them and their ilk as history has shown time and time again, they can't be trusted and clearly lack the the self awareness to recognize why that is... the proof lay right before us.
@@User-1683x2 nah bro that's contrary to what the word says and the actual rules of life
@@SVINT_NVTHI yeah I know. I was trolling. P files are disgusting but it's not exclusive to religion or patriarchy. In fact, those two systems demonize p filia the most. Matriarchal and agnostic systems embrace it
So horrifying that a priest could say "it is what it is" about abuse. Smh
That poor woman. It sounds like the trauma still follows her, even though it's been years. I hope she finds healing.
So what he's suffering from dementia? He did what he did & he didn't face any legal consequences at all. I'm not going to see it as "but don't you think he's suffered enough?" As a survivor of abuse myself, the answer is no. It will always going to be no. The law is supposed to protect its citizens not protect the abusers. It's gross. He needs to face the consequences of his actions.
the odds of him being prosecuted are infinitesmal since theres no physical evidence of the abuse taking place
@@loke5551 I know... that's also an issue in the US. Globally, we need to do a better job at protecting & defending SA survivors.
I say a sledge hammer to his junk. Won’t kill him but he will feel some pain 😂
That whole presumed innocent is a real bastard. We should just start locking people up because you say so!
What exactly is a "Survivor of abuse"? If you didn't survive, then you're a murder victim. You are a victim of abuse. Stop this linguistic idiocy.
The fact that the abuse was written off as consensual because she was already an adult when it happened is sickening-- there really needs to be like, an entire new branch of law enforcement for sexual abuse crimes perpetrated by religious organizations.
It was consensual because
1, she was an adult that could've said NO, she didn't.
2, She did not report it or even consider it an assault until decades after.
She's just a failure now looking for someone to blame for her inadequacies in life. I'm not saying the priest did not abuse his position of authority over her ( and probably her trust) but you don't know what was going on between the both of them before then (As she admitted that she felt abandoned because he didn't talk to her anymore after the incident).
@@dekev7503 “just say no” its not that simple
@@SammyxSweetheart.02 I agree, but as adults, we are held accountable for our actions not our intentions (which are impossible to ascertain).
@@dekev7503 “did not report it after decades after”
A lot of people dont report because they know ppl arent going to believe them at first, a lot of cases go unreported becuz ppl victim blame
@@SammyxSweetheart.02 $€×ual harassment is a very delicate issue that should be treated with caution. Due to our mating strategy as humans, ( where men typically initiate and women receive/respond to their advances) you can only be sure that it wasn't consensual if the woman rejects the man's advances. If that's not the case ( of course this excludes instances of inebriation) then there was no harassment. If we just blindly believe all women, there would be numerous innocent men that would be unjustly persecuted. False accusations come in many forms. There are multiple instances of women making false accusations on innocent men out of spite or for multiple other reasons.
When in japan someone says: "it's a difficult situation" it's just a polite way to say " I have zero intention of helping."
Yup. In Japan, if someone is serious about hanging out, looking into your business idea, etc. they take moves to make it happen. If no details are discussed afterwards, it is a guaranteed not happening.
@@jarretking1299 yup not allowed in our dna/na/nasty
이런 일은 기독교계 내에서 결코
일어나서는 안 됩니다. 가톨릭
교회가 스스로를 정회하도록 기도해 주십시오. 그리고 모든 개신교와
정교회가 우리 성소에서 이런 일이 일어날 경우이를 근절하는 데에도
주의하고 경계할 수 있도록 기도해 주십시오.
"From our point of view, of course we have to defend the priest."
Everything that is wrong with so many professions distilled into one sentence. I don't get how none of them stop to realize they just make themselves look equally guilty instead of making the accused/their profession innocent.
I think any institution would collapse if it did not protect its own members, especially from allegations from 30 years ago that have no evidence. if our collective society deemed that kind of testimony legal and authoritative, it would be too simple to destroy anything and anyone.
Thank our economic system, not professions. You look bad, you lose your money.
I mean that's the exact positions lawyers take
Psalm 109 for them. 🤬
Let it be known to all: through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit!
Hear me when I say, ye that are Catholic have been deceived and know not God. Ye worship Mary, praying to her; when God tells his to worship none other than him. It is idolatry.
Catholicism has it's own Bible and teachings, which are blasphemous to the word of God: the Holy Bible. As ye follow the teachings of man and not God; ye hear the pope, but not Jesus, yet ye claim to be his disciples!
These are but a few things I named ye dwell within; there are many more. I tell you now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father!
There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you!
They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God...
Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask:
"Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen."
Revelation 22:8-9 KJV
8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
Acts 2:38 KJV
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Luke 11:13 KJV
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
John 14:21-24 KJV
21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.*
22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.*
24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*
3 John 1:11 KJV
11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. *He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.*
1 John 3:6-10 KJV
6 *Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.*
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: *he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.*
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
9 *Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.*
10 *In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God,* neither he that loveth not his brother.
If the church handles this internally, even with a “third party” which comprises of church appointed lawyers working with the church’s best interest in mind, how can one expect accountability?
It's the police method. "We've investigated ourselves and cleared us of any wrongdoing."
So it's like Human Resources exist to help protect the corporation? Not the employee?
@Tyrese Campbell You clearly didn’t watch the video. You also clearly don’t understand the dynamics that lead the church to get away with these crimes for decades in countries across the entire globe… the insular nature of the church to prevent abuses from being reported is literally the issue around the global abuse scandal… do you live under a rock? Seems like you deleted your second comment, which this addressed.
That’s what they said about cardinal pell. The church held their investigation and found him innocent. The court found him guilty but it was proven he was innocent 404 days later
@@sasquatchdonut2674 being acquitted and being innocent are two different things. Of people that come forward with abuse only a slim number actually find justice due to the nature of the crime (power dynamics, time elapsed to come forward). I believe the victims-what did they gain by coming forward? And yes, the church always protects its priests. Can you name a single case where the church found its clergy guilty prior to a public investigation by authorities, held them accountable, and compensated the victim? No, because their interests are to protect the institution, not their parishioners-aka damage control. This is common sense. You can’t expect the guilty to earnestly evaluate themselves and hold themselves accountable.
We all thought the same thing when we heard it involved the catholic church
shes a brave woman, strong. i hope she heals, and that justice is served. no woman should go through something traumatizing as this
Mrs. Suzuki, I am so sorry that you were forced to endure such pain in your life, and I am so sorry for the shameful way the church handled your case. I am so proud of you for sharing your story, and I pray that, in standing up and speaking out, you have reclaimed your dignity. I share your hope that the voices of those abused shall join to create a wave of Truth to wash over the church, in Japan, and every other nation. You are a woman of such strength, dignity and bravery, and I pray that God will continue to give you healing, purpose and beauty for ashes. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Be blessed, as you are blessing others by sharing your story and supporting others in their healing process. ❤️ from Seattle, WA, USA.
And thanks to Vice for handling this story with the reverence and delicacy it deserves, and making sure that Mrs. Suzuki's voice remained the focus of the story.
she doesn't know you
Buddha punishes your Gid
@mehadyrahaman1536
But God does
fabricated, i am from asia and where ever pislm is there these things happen, even in my place such news came but m0sli scholars and teachers incident was not reported in media or youtube...i will give you proof for such propogands...
@@mehadyrahaman1536and? He’s showing he cares? She may not know her but people like him and me pray for her to be able to live in peace after these traumatic events. We are nothing like those at those churches. We pray for her for better things to come. Sorry that he was being nice.
Any time I hear “scandal” and “Catholic Church” I immediately think “pedophiles”
It's sad when someone who should be trustworthy is not... when you take advantage of an innocent person, that isn't forgivable! May God Bless You Mrs Suzuki. I love you and support you!
Good stuff, Keep it up Vice
Yeah! Now do a Jewish sect!! Oh wait...
This is heartbreaking! She deserves justice! She deserves to be recognized and acknowledged.
At this point, why do parents even let kids near priests of ANY religion? It ends up this way every time.
Bruh, not all priest are bad
Same with relatives, coaches, teachers, etc. Don't need a priest for bad things to happen. Can happen anywhere at anytime.
Lol oh look, I found the 'yeah but, not all ____ " people that's fun. 🍜😂
@@abduljakulsalsalano5565 priests are different because they're held to a precedent of centuries of unchallenged patriarchy. these are men with absolute spiritual power, something far more personal than just a teacher, coach, etc.
It's scary how much abuse goes on in the Hasidic community but because of fear of anti-Semitism and their insular nature that things are never reported. There was a very good Law and Order SVU about it and the difficulty surrounding it. Be it a rabbi or a priest when you're given such unfettered access to vulnerable people and you wield such power and prominence in the community and people put their trust in you when they're vulnerable... It's a recipe for disaster
Aside from the atrocities that have gone almost all but noticed in the Catholic Church community. it is inspiring hearing from an abuse victim from across the world, while the acts perpetrated were awful the loss of self and severe pain mentally really brought me to tears as it doesn’t matter what country you live in or what religion you practice. Abuse in any form will lead to at least mental health issues for years to come. I praise these women for speaking out and trying to seek peace as burying those feelings and memories will slowly destroy you.
It's all about protective
@@eliottcallafe4700 they are all disgusting, since the Borgias , Medicis and earlier. The church is just a business as any other congregation.
@eliottcallafe4700
No, just most of their priest. There must be some hidden agenda cyz it can't be possible that this happens a lot in the Catholic religion no matter what region of the earth it's happening to. Just like in South Park it makes fun that they have Aliens 👽 and they even say the must abuse children cuz it's part of their religion. It's the part that the higher ups don't call the priest out and even move them around only to do the same through out the country. Truly sickening.
It is pretty good. The last quote definitely was profound. I definitely agree with the other woman that it is better to have few good priests instead of untrustworthy priests. The terrifying part about abuse relating to religious organizations is that these abusers are able to get away due to their status and power. Regardless of beliefs, we must agree that they should be held accountable and punished for their actions.
I agree. One Franciscan Friar put it best: “We must forgive to move on, yes, but we must never forget. Never forget so we never allow this atrocity to happen again.”
@@vicenzostella1390as soon as you forgive instead of punishing, you forget. Which is why abuse victims are told to forgive their abusers
@@vulpes7079 Not neccesarily.
In Rwanda (where I am currently living), for example, many people have forgiven the radical Hutus for the Genocide of 1994. However, it is taught immensely in schools and everyone works hard to never happen again. Building the Genocide Memorial in Kigali (which I went to) is another example of that. I highly encourage for everyone visiting Rwanda to see the memorial.
Forgiving is not the same as forgetting. You personally forgive in order to not let that weight consume you, but you never forget what happens to you so that those responsible face justice, and so that everyone remembers to never allow it to happen again.
@@vicenzostella1390 and yet the people responsible for the genocide, as well as Paul Kagame, himself largely responsible for crimes against Hutus, are simply let go. As soon as his dictatorial rule ends, there will be no such pressure to "forgive', because it is not politically advantageous.
And I can tell you from experience that simply forgiving does not mean that a weight is off your back. It means picking up another
@@vulpes7079 From experience, you say? Well, I'm sorry something like that happened to you, and I hope that someday, somehow, you'll find peace of mind. And it seems like no matter what I write, you will be ready to fight me at every turn. So, I believe that we can find better ways to spend our time. Maybe talk with our friends, or even make new ones. Or, perhaps, re-evaluate our choices to figure out what we need to do going forward.
I wish you the best, and thank you for doing this with me. You brought me a fresh perspective of life.
Every church should have medically trained personnel to be able to use a rape test kit and be authorized to send to a proper lab. Saves time. Too much of this has been going on.
The catholic church has always moved priests to other locations to practice if abuse was uncovered.
Why am I not surprised?
Jesus Christ. What the hell, what a mess, it just keeps on happening all over the place by the same organisation.
It's an institution, and like any other, it is composed of individual human beings who aren't exempt from doing evil. You could say exact the same thing about schools.
미래를 위해 문제를 해 결하기 위해 노력하도록 기도해 주십시오.
She is such a brave woman, and I love her paintings. I wish her the best, I am also a survivor but not of Church abuse. I wish her the best ❤
fabricated, i am from asia and where ever pislm is there these things happen, even in my place such news came but m0sli scholars and teachers incident was not reported in media or youtube...i will give you proof for such propogands...
around 10:36, Haruko uses the word "jikou", which means statute of limitations, not an accident.
I really admire Harumi Suzuki. What a strong, inspiring woman
Thanks for SNAP and the old lady coming forward. The Catholic church and let's face it many churches and cults have much to atone for, in sexual deviancy and abuse, cover ups and the moving around to different parishes or defending these wayward priests. As far as the old lady is concerned the Catholic church should pay her more than the $77,000 she is asking for that sick priest ruining her life.
Priests are just minor attracted persons. We need to remove the stigma and be accepting. Si se puede!
Wtf is "sexual deviancy", exactly?
Why don't you ask that "priest." I'm sure he can fill you in.
@@jaimeortega4940 you mean... "Fill you up"? Lol
You got that Bach, clever. Yes, these wayward "priests" have a knack for "filling in" the parishners.
Harumi Suzuki You are an inspiriration to all who have been abused in any way by priests and religious in the church.
Keep fighting for justice and that apology.
It was NOT your fault.
You are a good and honest person.
Much love and power to you.💯🎯👍🏻❤️
My big brother is a catholic priest. He is the most kindest person I have ever met. Yes there bad ones, but 99.9% are good people
The majority of priests are not abusers, but so many non-abusers in the leadership positions of the church have dedicated effort and money to preventing the law from dealing with the abusers. this is what makes me unable to remain catholic
@@icuigloo I believe you should be Catholic as it is the Church that Christ founded, Catholic abuse cases are very low when compared to other institutions such as in public schools, but we should recognize that the Church condemns abuse, and any leader who supports abuse is going against the Church, and therefore against God.
유니블살: 그러니 그 수치심을
완전히 끝내기 위해 새로운 내부
조사를 시작하십시오. 기독교 내에서는 한 가지 경우가 너무 많습니다.
Proving that religion is a scam. They can't even apologize to this woman even after acknowledging that the abuse happened. Wow
16 cases…that’s a Saturday in US on a slow day for priests.
What another scandal involving the Catholic Church?😂😂😂 isfthe baby Jesus wasn’t involved this cult would have been wiped off this earth years ago
none of us (or just the least people) will understand what this woman is goin thru. i am very glad she keeps fighting and standing up for justice!
i wish her all the best fr. i hope she will feel the real love of jesus/god. shes so strong, she deserves to finally live a better life. big love from overseas!!
may god bless her, her family and everyone reading this.
How dare they not offer an apology, care they not?!
All I can say to Mrs Harumi Suzuki if she ever reads this, is that that man will receive the punishment due, even if you can't settle with the church for an apology, he is already being punished, for in this life he harmed you, and so I am convinced that God is allowing harm upon him in return.
You can do one of three things, 1.ask God to give him his due punishment, or 2. believe in faith that through his dementia he is already being punished as I do and last but not least, 3. you can start a revolt against this church on the basis of not giving you at the very least, an apology.
It is important, Madam Suzuki, that you forgive this man, the same way Jesus has forgiven you of your sins, he will get his due.
Think of this, would you like for that man to have the chance to enter heaven if he is apologetic? If not, why should Jesus/God allow you into heaven, after all the wrong you may have committed.
If he is not resentful, God will know, and I would wager with my limited knowledge, that he would not be welcomed if he did not have a resentful heart.
I highly doubt, any priest who does these things will get off lightly.
They will be tormented day in and day out, at least at some point in life, especially if they think they have any chance of making it to heaven.
Continue in Faith dear Suzuki, I urge you, reinstate your case with the will of Jesus at the forefront of your mind ask it of him first to the Father, and if Jesus the Son and the Father God almighty allow it, move with your case, and see where the Holy spirit leads you, maybe your purpose is to scourge this sect of Catholicism from Japan.
Maybe they ARE bad for your country, and if So, ask of it in the name of the Son, the Father and the Holy spirit, to lead you and guide and protect you *
Amen, may your story have an ending which is the will of the above.
それはあなたのような人々に対する私の崇高な義務です
This is so sad. Harami San nor anyone should not have to go through this. I'm a catholic and feel embarrassed. It's already worse that sexual abuse happens a lot at work or even outside.
You should feel embarrassed. Not by what she went through, but for being Catholic in the first place
@@Shinkajo There’s nothing embarrassing being a catholic. It’s the priest that makes the whole catholic society look bad.
@@matt_pang there is a whole lot to be embarrassed about. Believing I'm God is one thing. Constantly subscbing to an abusive dogmatic system is another.
@@matt_pang Don’t feel embarrassed. What some bad priests do to these people does not represent our religion, the majority of our priests, and what we teach and agree with. I hope this news does not discourage you from attending Sunday mass. We go to mass to hear God’s word, participate in the holy sacrament, not for the priest.
@@shinycrookedstars Amen 🙏🏼
Surprise Surprise surprise...
Though we are just watching from video but we can feel the pain she had gone through making her feel like she is not worthy to live.
I think the priest with dementia violated more woman than just her. Hope more woman speaks up and not tolerante this horrible acts.
She is so brave to speak against the church, I hope she gets everything that she wants. Keep fighting a change is gonna come.
When Catholic Religion come to my country *Philippines* this is the first issue we experience it last for decades
We're better off without religions. Living by a book written 2000 years ago..
These books are also the roadmap for ancient civilization. Our lodestone to the natural order, as religion is often a simple explanation and assumption of how things came to be, how they were, and how their society developed. Almost, philosophical in nature. It can’t be denied that there are good messages to do with religion. Loving your neighbor as yourself. Do unto others what you’d want done to you. These are all very healthy messages for society. What is the deterrence?
These people are brave for voicing out their harrowing experiences. Nobody deserves to be left in the type of situation they’re forced to be in. May they, in Jesus’ name, attain the right justice on their behalf and the behalf of their families who love and care for them the most.
In Jesus name THIS HAPPENED
ironic how in the jesus's name this happened
The woman in the doc has such a strong trauma response that she can barely walk by a church, do you not see how narcissistic and cruel it is to ask for the healing to be done in Jesus name?
@@IBTU completely false at all. just bc u a priest saying "in jesus name" doesnt mean he really meant this in the right way. this priest was clearly owned by demonic spiritual powers who let him even do such horrible things. dont think u can take the easy route and blame it all on "jesus name" wtf
The hypocrisy of people like you never fails to amaze me. You really do just believe what you want to believe, right?
Vice going strong even after all these years 😳 Wow
I notice when I come across most priest they look mad or upset never walking around with joy and happiness. It's like they hate their life and everyone. This power of everyone is beneath them. It looks dark to me. They should be smiling and walking with joy
Kind of hard when hit pieces like this make everyone think you're evil
This problem is way more present in Europe
Probably not. It’s more hidden outside of Europe.
@@Maria.Mirabella Well considering how Europe/West is the biggest Market for child pornography I wouldn’t be suprised.
@@Maria.Mirabella unfortunately yes
To be fair it's not just japan
You're right, but people are already very aware of that (I hope）
Damn catholic priests.
It happens in all organizations secular or religious, cover ups, settlements, NDAs. The Catholic Church is singled out because it operates as a single denomination under a central authority. There’s are millions upon millions of other churches and abuses have happened there just as well but they are treated as independent cases. It’s not a Catholic thing, religious, thing, secular or non secular it’s just deviant human behavior and they walk among us everywhere and all walks of life.
Nuh-uh. How many other organizations mandate that their personnel go against natural human instinct and live celibate lives? How many organizations instill a sense of shame and disgust in people whose natural sexual orientation is homosexual, arguably forcing them to think they can repress their sexuality by becoming priests and yet allow them to be in charge of young boys? How many other organizations deny women from taking up positions of power so there is at least some check and balance against old boys' clubs comprising priests defending fellow priests?
@@mljh11 Child abuse happens at similar levels in other religious organisations. Hell, all organizations can experience this. I don't know why people don't want to accept this.
@@mljh11 it's not celibacy that is issue, you're barking up the wrong tree. Celibacy doesn't mean more sexual abuse. Predators can use the RCC or any religious organisation for cover.
@@Mark-bd5ci In the case of the Catholic Church SA, I think it’s a bit of both. A bit off topic here, but they were also one of the last churches to issue an apology to residential school survivors, and that was only after some serious political pressure was applied after finding the first 215 unmarked graves at a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. They have either destroyed or taken a lot of school records when the Truth and Reconciliation report was being released in public from Canada back to the Vatican libraries to cover their tracks-absolutely twisted minds.
@@mljh11 most of them
those sexual abuse within the CC were reading the wrong bible...
It's disheartening when someone in a position of moral authority, like a priest, appears indifferent or unwilling to acknowledge past wrongs. Empathy and accountability are essential traits, especially for those guiding others spiritually and morally. When individuals fail to recognize the importance of acknowledging and apologizing for past harm, it undermines trust and hampers the healing process. Encouraging leaders to reflect on their actions and hold themselves accountable can help promote empathy and understanding within communities.
The sooner we move past magical thinking nonsense- the better.
And to think for all these years with so many abuses with the priests the grand CEO of all, the God himself watched and did nothing to stop and even in His House of Worship. People need to stop worshiping this fairytale of a God...
Personally I do believe in a God but not religion because it's a man made ideology that was used to control people and honestly i feel like the creator himself doesn't care enough about us
I feel so bad for them, Japan is an incredibly patriarchal society--mix that with the Catholic Church and you have religious and legislative/judicial systems that refuse to listen to victims. They'll always come up with a 1000 excuses. It's always something like "oh she just want money" "oh if it was so bad then why didn't she say something then?" Where is your empathy? Try to listen to the survivors ffs.
I know! We need to do away with evidence. It's so white supremacists. Non white women are the most honorable beings on the planet throughout history and should never be asked to back up their claims. Just do what they say bigots!
Japan is patriarchal? lol Survey shows Japanese women have the highest percentage of control over their husbands' income in the world. I live in Japan, and most Japanese men live their lives being careful with women. So nowadays, there are more and more herbivore men in Japan who are afraid of women and live alone. An TH-camr, That Japanese man Yuta conducted a survey on his video in Japan and many Japanese women feel they are treated more privileged than men. And as is the case in custody disputes, no matter how much fault there is on the woman's side, in Japan, the woman's side has a 90% or greater chance of getting custody. And next year, a system will begin to give priority to female students at Japanese universities.
@@asdfghjjhgf oh wow an incel AND a weeaboo
Catholics in japan were subject t to genocide for over 300 years
Japan is not a catholic country. Only 1% are Christinas . Japan is buddhist and shintoism.
She said she thought she was a bad person. Just like to say we are all bad people that's the fundamental of the gospel. It's only threw Jesus paying our debt that we are saved. I hope the Catholic church sort this problem out no one is called to not be married or into celibacy there just creating monsters 😢.
Me: Oh, gee! I wonder what the scandal will be about. * reads description * Oh, no! What a surprise!
I've read stories about this happening in schools. In schools.
Of course it’s a catholic priest
It's shameful. An individual's crimes implicated on the whole church. 90% of the Church are not priests. And again, at least 0.25% committed sexual / corruption crimes. It's not the "CHURCH" that commit the crimes but CLERICS. CLERICS!!
As a faithful Catholic, it is infuriating to see these men grieve the heart of God and do such grave damage to one of his precious children. Is is so antithetical to the heart and teaching of Christ, and the handling of the case is horrifying. I pray that this women, whose dignity is her God given right, obtains the justice and healing she needs.
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Incredibly brave of her to share her story!
Catholic?damn....I'm not even suprised
I like how japan never let Christianity cult takeover their country, and they have Preseved their dharmik shintoist and Buddhist culture very well !
Maybe they were right back in the day haha
What they did in medieval Japan to Portuguese missionaries and even their own Japanese fellow country men/women who refused to denounce their faith was barbaric and not commendable. You can’t really say you preserved anything when you murdered people to prevent change..Spanish inquisition and such things were truly horrific
Maybe ethnostates are good! I mean if you're Japanese or Korean or black or Semitic. All except white, whites can never be able to live alone
@@TheAoalec14 However in 1587, in an era of European conquest and colonization, including in the Philippines near Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi issued an edict banning missionaries from the country due to the religion's political ambitions, intolerant behavior towards Shinto and Buddhism, and connections to the sale of Japanese people
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Is this something specific with the Catholic Church or is it as widespread in all churches or religious institutions?
Dalia Lama led organizations also face the similar misconducts. The nuns have mentioned.
It is widespread in all religious and even non-religious institution. The main problem is the institution/organization want to keep their "pure" image in front of the people so most of them try to defend their "purity" by blaming it on the victim.
All churches. All religions. All secular institutions are susceptible.
It's widespread in religions with patriarchal dominance. The Catholic Church is often singled out due to the sheer power they had over the world for centuries.
Not only the catholic church but us public schools, drag queen story hour, kink parades. These are just minor attracted persons and we need to be supportive of them living their best life. They can't help who they love any different than a lgbtqia++ person does
The Jew Media doing what it does best!
Would people please stop with this ‘Jew’ stuff? It’s making me nervous
Can we all appreciate the fact that VICE never disappointed us with its content. 👍
Not this time but it definitely disappoints sometimes
they heard the phrase, "While in Rome" and took it seriously.
I'm a Catholic and I just finished watching a documentary about the scandal around Hillsong Church. Then, I saw this case. Catholic Church had a long history of Child abuse but the only thing I can say is, do not blindly follow your religious leader. Your religious leader is just human too. They are sinner, same as us. The only thing that you have to believe in is your own God and faith. Whatever religion you choose, it is just a representation of how you want to worship your God.
It's something that I struggled with in Catholicism. I didn't just struggle to know that the Churvh had abusive priests, I was so disgusted to know that the entire church hieracrhy have repeatedly helped these people escape from the law, which often lead to them abusing more people in different areas. I think although other denominations have had abuse scandals, the Catholic church really deserve the repuation they have becauee of all they did to help the abusers. I think Episcopalianism or Anglicanism really is a better choice than Catholicism. It is similar religiously, but not tainted by the same efforts to defend abuse. it isn't always easy to change churches though, i know
@@icuigloo I don’t think I need to change Church just to find the better one or the one with less sin. It’s just about preference. I like how structured Catholic is and how everyone sing the hymns and how we pray. So, I don’t see the necessity to change church. The one that I worship is God not the Priest or the Church.
@@TheFlor88girl that's fair. i felt the need to change but it's understandable that lots of people are committed to their church
oh sorry, i didn't mean to imply that you are "committed to the church" in a way that contradicts your comment. i just meant that lots of people aren't interested in changing institutions. i probably should ahve said "comitted to their tradition" etc.
@@icuigloo why is it so important to change institution? We are talking about faith. Institution is not what’s important. Aren’t we worshiping our God not the Institution?
Catholic church and sexual abuse are two t hings that are synonymous. I'd say at this point but we were making jokes on it back in the early 2010s when I was in primary school.
Before the catholic church sexual abuse was way more prominent in Europe,especially in greek and roman times
@@qbcommando9394 Catholic Church does condone sexual abuse of females and young boys by there priests, since they protect there priests who actually are rapists and priests.
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This is really sad. The Catholic Church needs to give up its billions of dollars, reform to a modest institution all the way to Vatican City, and continue to legally right past wrongs. This is just ridiculous. Men within religious institutions need to be highly monitored, regulated, and scrutinized. The only way to do that, is to even out female representation within religion. This is just absolutely ridiculous.
*CHRISTIANITY IS DYING*
In your fever dream.
As a religious Catholic women, I’m not defending the priest, sorry, but I know my LORD and he would definitely not allow this abuse pass by. I’m truly sorry for this woman to have had such a terrible experience with a priest, she should get justice or even a compensation from it. Not priests trying to defend themselves when they themselves don’t know the truth. God is the God of justice love, and all things good imagine how God would feel or think to see his daughter had the worst experience with a priest who raped her. Mind you in the Bible God was never for rape, he despised it had said in exodus to compensate for it.
Jesus also said to love each other/ or love your neighbour as yourself how is raping a women loving your neighbour? Or even love your enemy, do good by them. Whether she speaks the truth or not that’s up to God to know.
Anyway, God knows everything sooner or later he’ll serve justice in his way.
Catholic Church do better! We represent Christ and we must obey God’s commandments, love your neighbour! Do not be bribed especially when proverbs says that even the righteous man can turn wicked from a bribe.
The Catholic church caught in another scandal! That can’t be right?😂
Pfff at this rate, it's prolly just a Catholic thing - ancient barbarism brought/continued in the modern day. God, imagine the past D: (not just the residential schools and massacres and genocides committed - oh wait. Smh)
I can believe the catholic church could be part of a controversy
Been happening for ages mate
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@@musk5698 sarcasm lol i ment vaunt believe and i can very much so believe it
Reminder that the freemason Harry Truman had nagasaki bombed because it was the most Catholic city in Japan. Everything was destroyed except for a monastery on the other side of a mountain.
It's been so long since i saw a true christian
Then in the footsteps of these ˹prophets˺, We sent Our messengers, and ˹after them˺ We sent Jesus, son of Mary, and granted him the Gospel, and instilled compassion and mercy into the hearts of his followers. As for monasticism, they made it up-We never ordained it for them-only seeking to please Allah, yet they did not ˹even˺ observe it strictly. So We rewarded those of them who were faithful. But most of them are rebellious.
Quran 57:27 Surah hadid
just 16? thats like 1 day in a boston catholic church 🤣
There is nothing in the Bible that says anyone, man or woman has to be celibate. The Catholic church is wrong, let them marry, let them have children. That poor lady.
Celibacy is not a doctrine, try again. The RCC doesn't say that it's requirement of celibacy will never and can never change. Celibacy is a gift from God, even St. Paul recommends celibacy for ministerial life
@@Mark-bd5ci it's not a recommendation per say, more like a case by case. Even Paul wrote in 1 Cor 7:9 "But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion." Celibacy is for when someone truly believes in strong relationship with God whether in ministry or not. If that man can't control his lustful desires, he's better off getting married and still can maintain relationship with God. Like I said, it's a case by case.
Remember Roman Catholicism in 1549 on Japanese soil which was originally brought to Japan by the Jesuit FRANCIS XAVIER was completely unacceptable. Catholicism on 16th century Japan by the European Jesuits did cause sexual abuses and scandals on Japanese Catholics on the island of Kyushu before the Japanese unifier Toyotomi Hideyoshi had outlawed Catholicism in 1587 and for the next 50 years Roman Catholicism (Christianity) was going to be completely eliminated by the Tokugawa Shogunate which saved Japan’s future for over 200 years without European Colonial Powers and without the Corruption of Roman Catholicism! And today Roman Catholicism with sexual abuses and Scandals is unacceptable in everybody’s life, luckily I’m not a Catholic!
No God.
No Christ.
No Heaven.
No Salvation.
Just men on earth.
I do sure I ever watched dicumentary like this some time ago, I just want to know if she gets what she wanted now
Edit: it was on Vice Asia
She got so traumatised she forgot what happened... Disgusting. I hope that man gets arrested.
Also, its good that they take interest in feminist movements.
Yo I've lived a 45 minute train ride from Sendai, had friends from there, WAS BAPTIZED CATHOLIC, and didn't even know there was a Catholic presence there, let alone a whole ass statue???? 😅 (this is why the church sucks 🤷🏼♀️)
Disappointed but not surprised
Hey there are you insinuating
*_I Speak For God_** ;* LOL
*Christianity :* First convince you that you are _"sick & damaged"_ and need to be fixed.
And that only a specific "version" of Christianity can cure you. (everyone else is "lost")
*Always men speaking for God.*
2:00 I feel really bad for that woman and it's very painful how Catholicism or any brandy of Christianity is used to abuse others or to get away with the abuse. I'm not Catholic, I grew up in and still go to a United Church of Christ church, but I have messy feelings about the abuse scandal too, and the Catholics and I are all Christian. The abuse needs to be handled and ended. Victims are the ones who should be protected.
Funny how no one is mentioning what the Native Americans went through when there finding nearly 700 bodies from one school and were all children
harumi’s honesty here is so admirable
"Japan’s education ministry revealed on Tuesday that a total of 200 teachers at public schools (fiscal year 2020) were subjected to disciplinary action for sexual abuse.
Although the annual figure fell from 273 in fiscal 2019, the second largest on record, the number has stayed above 200 for the eighth straight year."
The fact there were 16 cases in 60 years is not surprising. Use some critical thinking.
It’s Vice, what do you expect…
I just watched a video about the heroism if japanese catholic martyrs. Them this pops up and i see how our modern priests defile the memory of the martyrs by abusing its current flock.
Im only surprised that there are so few reported/aknowladged cases
I think it is time to watch Silence film again...
It happens everywhere else in the world? Why not Japan?
I denounce this, but statistics show that most cases of child abuse are within the family, schools and in sport! 😞
Think of how many people rightfully stay away from religions
@@Pidea14 and end up in the hands of sexual abuse by school teachers instead. Sexual predators come from all walks of life, many different places and organizations, not just churches.
priests shouldn't be celibate, they should be allowed to marry.
if its a matter of "religious scripture" i'd remind the person thinking that, that there is a passage in the bible that describes jesus healing *peters **_mother in law_* as we know peter is "the rock" of the church and also the first pope how did he have a mother in law if he wasn't married???
Celibacy is an ancient tradition in the Church, but it is not an infallible decree, in-fact there is Catholic Priests who are married, especially in the Eastern Rite.
However, abuse cases in public schools are much higher than the Church, yet teachers aren't required to be celibate, do you not think that it could be an issue of media bias, focusing and inflating abuse cases in the Church ?
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Lord I am a sinner and I believe that JESUS died on the cross for my sins. Buried afterwards then rose from the dead.
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@@TheZenGarden_ islam is the truth
Islam is the truth
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*The Tanakh is non fiction, and it is not a "religion,"* everything else, such as the talmud, the new testament, and the quran are all pagan religious fiction aka fairy tales. Every "religion" created by man in the whole world is🐂💩!
@@TheZenGarden_ quran is reveled by god
Islam is the only true monothéistes religion on.earth today
Is "the scandal" a sex abuse scandal? Do I even need to ask?