To those who have experienced any kind of abuse, Elder Kearon said: “The abuse was not, is not and never will be your fault, no matter what the abuser or anyone else may have said to the contrary. “There is no place for any kind of abuse - physical, sexual, emotional or verbal - in any home, any country or any culture,” Elder Kearon said. Hinckley, 15th President of the Church, described abuse as “terrible, inexcusable and evil phenomenon.” Sexual abuse, in particular, is “a violation of that which is sacred and divine” and “destructive in the lives of children,” he said.Įarlier this year, in April 2022 general conference, Elder Patrick Kearon of the Presidency of the Seventy also spoke about abuse. “I came to realize in a profound way that the same Son of God who atoned for my sins, is the same Redeemer who will also save those who have deeply hurt me.” No place for abuseįor generations, leaders of the Church have spoken in the strongest terms about the evils of abuse and the need to care for those who are victims or survivors of abuse. In her own search to forgive and find peace, Sister Yee said she gained a stronger testimony of Jesus Christ and the power He has as the Savior. “Please know that forgiving someone does not mean that you put yourself in a position where you will continue to be hurt.” Those who are still in situations where abuse is ongoing need not stay in that circumstance, she added. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints These special responsibilities do not imply hierarchy and absolutely exclude any kind of abuse or improper use of authority,” Elder Soares said in the Saturday afternoon session. “The patriarchal pattern entails that wives and husbands are accountable directly to God for the fulfillment of their sacred responsibilities in the family. President Nelson was not the only Church leader to address abuse during October 2022 general conference.Įlder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught about the unity that comes from true partnership and fulfilling divine responsibilities in marriage relationships. The Savior will not tolerate abuse, and as His disciples, neither can we.” Accountable before God President Nelson continued: “I urge each of us to be alert to anyone who might be in danger of being abused and to act promptly to protect them. These guidelines are in place to protect the innocent.” There are many aids on the Church website,” President Nelson said, referring to the resources on on help, healing and protection from abuse. “For decades now, the Church has taken extensive measures to protect - in particular - children from abuse. Those who perpetrate these hideous acts are not only accountable to the laws of man, but will also face the wrath of Almighty God.

He mourns, and we all mourn, for each person who has fallen victim to abuse of any kind.

“He grieves and I grieve whenever anyone is harmed. Let me be perfectly clear: Any kind of abuse of women, children or anyone is an abomination to the Lord. “As President of the Church, I affirm the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ on this issue. Nelson declared in the Saturday morning session of October 2022 general conference. Abuse constitutes the influence of the adversary and it is a grievous sin, President Russell M.