Let's continue our discussion as to why religious organizations may be hesitant to report that fraud occurred in their house of worhship.
One of the most basic reasons is that religoius organizations have a completely different orientation than businesses. Businesses of course are in the business of making money. However, churches and other houses of worship are engaged in the attempt to change human behavior, to "save souls" if you will. Often, churches are places where confidentiality applies, even in situations of white collar crime, because of the nature of confidentiality of the work of churches (confessions, etc.), that the work of a criminal will not be exposed. Sometimes, this confidentiality works against the church.
Credit is given to Robert Cornell and Carol Johnson and the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of Fraud magazine for the information in this article.
One of the most basic reasons is that religoius organizations have a completely different orientation than businesses. Businesses of course are in the business of making money. However, churches and other houses of worship are engaged in the attempt to change human behavior, to "save souls" if you will. Often, churches are places where confidentiality applies, even in situations of white collar crime, because of the nature of confidentiality of the work of churches (confessions, etc.), that the work of a criminal will not be exposed. Sometimes, this confidentiality works against the church.
Credit is given to Robert Cornell and Carol Johnson and the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of Fraud magazine for the information in this article.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR
IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. IF
THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.
Have a great and fraud-free day.
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