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It was a relief to read your perspective.
The UU church has evolved and changed like many
others, and the OWL curriculum has, too.
I believe even some traditional churches have
had abuse issues, boundary issues. And it's very
true that "wrong" people are drawn to teaching in
many settings. (What is WITH these pop-ups that
block the view...)
First, I would face this
woman and tell her in plain English and with heat:
"The way you are talking to these children about
your sexual experience is completely inappropriate
and you must stop it IMMEDIATELY." If she failed
to button it then and there, then I'd go to the DRE,
the minister, the oversight committee, or all three.
I may be a UU, but I'm a mother tiger first. Anybody
who indulged their sexual fantasies in my presence
at children's expense would find my fangs extremely
close to their nose and hear growling that
would rattle their skulls.
We UUs have come a long way since our hippie days,
so give us a break. Individual bad experiences do
not a denomination damn.
It is a beloved community.
