Leanders recalled how excited he and his friends were after a presentation about camps run by Smyth, stating that they, 'insisted we needed to go.' However, the fun experience soon turned traumatic due to Smyth's abusive behavior. Reflecting on his week at the camp, Leanders revealed, 'I had difficulty sitting down by the end of the week,' illustrating the physical and psychological impact of Smyth's severe punishments.
Justin Welby's resignation comes after a damning review criticized the Church of England's failure to act on previous abuse reports. He stated, 'I was told that police had been notified and believed that an appropriate resolution would follow,' but acknowledged that the church should have taken more decisive action to prevent further abuse.
Leanders condemned the Church of England leaders for their inaction, declaring, '[Church of England leaders] categorically should have done more after the initial atrocities were reported.' He emphasized the church's responsibility, noting, 'The church is directly responsible for my abuse as a 15-year-old.'
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