Former central Pa. Bible study leader sentenced for sexual assault of child, woman

It's looking like most people are bad. I'm not even surprised.

Sexual assault (and the ensuing cover-ups) seem to be one of the most prevalent crimes of the modern (American) church. Why? My best guess is that it relates to the hierarchal power structure and and self-righteous leadership tactics which are encouraged in many church cultures. This type power structure attracts sex offenders. Sexual crimes are not about sex as you and I know it... they are about power and control.

Unfortunately, the church (or at least certain members of it) continue to blame it on the outside influence of "the world". They do not recognize that the power structure of the church itself is, quite possibly, the primary thing that is to blame.

essentialsaltes said:

A former Lancaster County Bible study leader will spend five to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a girl in 2011 and a woman in 2016.

Michael T. Hess, 50, of East Drumore Township, on July 28 pleaded guilty to four felony offenses and four misdemeanors. His prison sentence will be followed by 10 years of probation.

The first victim, who was around 7 years old when the abuse began, said Hess sexually assaulted her dozens of times in a classroom of a Providence Township church in 2011.

In two separate cases, Hess was charged with two counts of aggravated indecent assault, three counts of indecent assault without consent and one count each of unlawful contact with a minor, corruption of minors and indecent assault of a person less than 13.

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Just one more reason to teach our kids at home, instead of shipping them off to others for...indoctrination.