
MACSAS is a support group for women and men from Christian backgrounds who have been sexually abused by Ministers or Clergy, as children or as adults. We support both survivors who have remained within their Christian communities and for those who have left.
When you go to see a member of the clergy for help, advice, or as a person in need, you should never expect to be encouraged into a sexual relationship. Just as we understand this should not happen if we were to visit a physiotherapist, doctor or psychologist.
For a a member of the clergy to breach the sexual boundaries in a pastoral relationship is a violation of ethics. Clergy are in a more powerful position and meaningful consent is never possible when there is this difference in power.
We offer support in the following ways:
We are an interdenominational group that does not campaign for or promote religious ideals. We are here to provide mutual support and information to victims and survivors.
We actively challenge the denial, collusion and apathy within Christian communities of Minister and Clergy sexual abuse. We work to raise awareness and educate Ministers, Clergy and Christian communities about sexual abuse issues within churches and religious organisations.
We welcome feedback and contributions from survivors: poems, artwork, your story. Send contributions by email and we'll get back to you.
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» Clergy Sexual Exploitation of Adults
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