The article attempts to address the sensitive issue of child sexual abuse in the Church in a series of two articles. The first article provides a general overview of this topic. First, by presenting some definitions it defines the research and problem; then, by examining the literature and reports it endeavours to enumerate reasons and causes of the abuse. As some researches point out to the misunderstanding of some theological issues as for e.g. image of God, relationship towards women and children, represents one of the triggers of the abuse. Based on the acquired knowledge and questions of the first, the second article seeks to make a theological reflection on a biblical basis. The goal of the succession of both articles is the invitation to the integral conversion of heart and to forgiveness as the base for healing and renewal.
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