Confession Without Consequences: The Church's License to Ignore Abuse The Arizona Supreme Court's recent decision has sparked outrage over the clergy's exemption from reporting child abuse.
This ruling is not an isolated incident but rather a continuation of a long standing pattern where institutions prioritize secrecy over accountability, often at the expense of vulnerable individuals.
Churches and organizations have traditionally invoked the "seal of the confessional" to shield themselves from liability in cases of child abuse.