A scandal that shake the world
In the spring of 2021 he witnessed a tragic episode that captivated international care. In Canada, remains of indigenous children were discovered in former internally managed centers managed by religious institutions. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted outrageously, demanding a Pope’s public forgiveness, thus reflecting the severity of the accusations against Catholic institutions.
Media reactions and global repercussions
Renom -mediated media, such as CNN and The New York Times, dedicated wide coverage to the news, emphasizing the conviction of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Commissioner, which described the facts as a massive human rights violation. In Spain, the narrative was no different, with means like La Vanguardia intensifying the coverage with shocking headlines.
The truth that emerged
However, shortly afterwards, the truth began to emerge. Revelated ‘tombs’ were actually anomalies detected by terrestrial penetration (GPR), mistakenly interpreted as human remains. Experts warned that without excavations, these soil alterations could be attributed to multiple factors. Over time, it was shown that there were no tombs at all.
The silence and the consequences
Despite the impact of these revelations, there was no apologies or repairs from those who had contributed to the dissunctation dissemination. The book ‘Serious Error: How the media fooled us’ by C. P. Champion and Tom Flanagan, addresses this manipulation that turned the Catholic Church into an expensive goat.
A situation similar to our home
At the local level, we have experienced a similar phenomenon, where the Church has again been the center of attention for allegations of sexual abuse. Fifteen years ago, I published an article in La Vanguardia that criticized the exaggerated approach of the media on this subject, and, surprisingly, the situation remains unchanged.
A selective and discriminatory approach
Recently, the Congress of Deputies commissioned a research on sexual abuse of minors, focused exclusively on the church. This decision is not only arbitrary, it also violates constitutional principles, as it contributes to the wrong perception that pederasty crimes are predominantly an ecclesial problem.
The statistical reality
The data is clear: the cases of abuse linked to the church are minimal and have decreased over time. In contrast, global sexual abuse reports have increased, exceeding 9,000 cases by only 2023. This discrepancy suggests that media attention is poorly directed.
Exploring the narrative of guilt
To deepen this, I have published ‘La Pederastia in the Church and in the Society. The Grand Chivo Expiatory ‘, a work that analyzes how this narrative and its repercussions have been built for both the Church and society in general. The book seeks to unravel the myths that surround this controversial theme.
