The Cycle of Abuse Within Communities of Faith The Old Apostolic Lutheran Church's troubles are a stark reminder that even within seemingly devout communities, darkness can lurk.
An investigation by ProPublica and the Minnesota Star Tribune has uncovered a disturbing pattern: children who were victims of sexual abuse within their families and church went on to perpetuate the cycle themselves, often with devastating consequences.
This is not an isolated incident but rather highlights a widespread problem that spans across North America and multiple generations of church members.