but these days things are VERY strict in terms of sexual abuse - as in, even allowing yourself to be in the situation where you can be accused of wrongdoing will generally mean that man cannot hold a responsible position for many years, if ever.
Not holding a position of responsibility doesn't sound like much of a punishment, Berenice. I hope there's more that's done than that.

My concern is less about the 'bad eggs' or those who are abusers (because there's no question where Biblical teachings are on that), than those who are in authority and take no action against abusers, or take the action against those who have been abused in the misguided belief that Biblical teachings support them. Does that make sense?