Chapter
Lack of investigations into missionary child abuse cases
33:57 - 38:30 (04:32)
Mission board officials did not investigate whether there were other instances of child abuse by Wade, a white missionary who served in Kenya and Botswana from 1976 to 1984, despite knowing that he had abused at least five children.
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The Chronicle found five cases of child abuse by missionaries, but officials never investigated whether these individuals abused local children in Africa.
33:57 - 35:00 (01:02)
Summary
The Chronicle found five cases of child abuse by missionaries, but officials never investigated whether these individuals abused local children in Africa. This raises concerns about the unchecked power of white missionaries in African countries during the 1970s and 1980s.
ChapterLack of investigations into missionary child abuse cases
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Chronicles investigation reveals that at least 5 salaried employees of the mission board were accused or convicted of abusing two dozen victims, mostly children.
35:00 - 38:30 (03:29)
Summary
The Chronicles investigation reveals that at least 5 salaried employees of the mission board were accused or convicted of abusing two dozen victims, mostly children. The language used in internal communication by some missionaries shows a lack of remorse and concern for the victims.