主教握有更多權力 汙穢的手 越能深入教會裡面 可憐的未成年就因為主教的侵害毀了人生 上帝能夠彌補他們嗎? 我們看看 又有多少神父在數十年前所做的惡行 一一得上新聞 http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-34451946 Sex abuse victims of former Sussex bishop Peter Ball are suing the Church of England for hundreds of thousands of pounds. Ball, 83, who admitted offences against 18 teenagers and young men in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, is being sentenced at the Old Bailey on Wednesday. Lawyer David Greenwood who represents four victims said legal action had been lodged against the Chichester diocese The Church of England has not yet commented. Mr Greenwood, from Switalskis Solicitors, said given the "wealth of evidence" the latest legal action was unlikely to reach court and would probably end in a settlement with amounts varying between a few thousand pounds and hundreds of thousands of pounds. But he added: "Obviously no amount of money will compensate for what happened to them and each claimant has different circumstances. "Some have lost opportunities for careers. Some have had lots of anguish and torment personally." He said it was hoped Ball, despite his age and ill health, would receive a jail sentence from Mr Justice Wilkie. "If he is fit and able to withstand prison, he should receive a custodial sentence," he said. "But certainly I think the hope is that he will have some severe punishment." At least two victims who have waived their right to anonymity are expected to attend court to see the ex-bishop of Lewes and Gloucester sentenced. The retired clergyman, who now lives in Langport, Somerset, last month admitted misconduct in a public office and sexual assault. 'Controlling monster' Earlier, a Church of England vicar revealed how Ball tried to blackmail him into having sex if he was going to allow him to become ordained. As a teenager, the Reverend Graham Sawyer visited the former bishop in the 1970s. He said Ball tried to take off his clothes and wanted an "act of commitment" if he was to be ordained. Mr Sawyer said Ball was a "monster" who controlled him with a "cloak of spirituality". --

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