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: The text provides a sobering look at how perpetrators were often simply transferred to new parishes—a practice that allowed abuse cycles to continue while keeping criminal investigators at bay. Conclusion Thomas GroГџbГ¶lting Die Schuldigen Hirten rar
: Rather than focusing solely on "bad apples," the book examines how clericalism and the hierarchical structure of the Church created a "setting" where abuse could occur. The priority was often the preservation of the institution's reputation over the protection of children. You can find more detailed reviews and excerpts
Die schuldigen Hirten - Thomas Großbölting - Perlentaucher The priority was often the preservation of the
: Großbölting classifies the abuse scandal as a Zäsur (caesura) or a fundamental break in church history. He posits that the loss of credibility is so profound it marks a "free fall" for an institution that historically served as a moral compass for society.
: The title subverts the religious archetype of the "Good Shepherd." Großbölting argues that the clerical status—once a symbol of moral guidance—was weaponized to gain the trust of victims and shield perpetrators from secular accountability.