Carah and John discuss a recent announcement that the Mormon Church has agreed to pay a $250 million settlement in all current and future sexual abuse claims related to the Boy Scouts program.

Show Notes:

“Boy Scouts settlements reached with major insurer, Mormons,” by Randall Chase, Associated Press , September 14, 2021

“Timeline: A look at the relationship between the LDS Church and Scouting,” by Trent Toone, Deseret News , May 9, 2018

“History Highlights: A Timeline of President Thomas S. Monson’s Scouting Service,” Vanguard International Scouting Association, January 25, 2018

“Pres. Monson receives Scouts Canada’s Silver Fox Award,” by Jason Swensen, The Church News , April 11, 2011

“Mormon Church ends century-old partnership with Boy Scouts of America,” by Christine Hauser, New York Times , May 9, 2018

“Boy Scouts reach agreement with Mormon Church, insurers in sex abuse case,” by Nicole Asbury, Washington Post , September 15, 2021

“Church of Jesus Christ will pay $250M into fund for Boy Scout sexual abuse claims,” by Dennis Romboy, Deseret News , September 15, 2021

Spotlight , a docu-drama about systemic sexual abuse within the Catholic Church

“Mormon Church has misled members on $100 billion tax-exempt investment fund, whistleblower alleges,” by Jon Swaine, Douglas MacMillan, and Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post , December 17, 2019

Dallin H. Oaks on Trib Talk , saying the Church does not “seek apologies or give them”

“Mormon Church reaches settlement in suit alleging it ignored West Virginia abuse,” Associated Press , April 2, 2018

“Mormon Church defends Minnesota leader of sexual assault” on Mormon Stories

“The Mormon Church has been accused of using a victims’ hotline to hide claims of sexual abuse,” by Barry Meier, Vice , May 3, 2019

“LDS Church welfare, humanitarian efforts average $40 million per year, apostle says,” by Morgan Jones, Deseret News , July 12, 2016

“Catholic League, Utah House Speaker oppose bill to remove clergy exemption for reporting child abuse,” by Connor Richards, Standard-Examiner , January 14, 2020

“The Sources of Mormon Sexual Shame” on Mormon Stories

“Responding to Jacob Hess’ ‘Biggest Church Lie’ Call-Out” on Mormon Stories

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