A note about 43 Republicans who didn’t vote for nor act in “Respect for Child Survivors” …
When it came to voting for the bipartisan “Respect for Child Survivors Act” the division of ideological differences between parties was clear…
S. 4926 AN ACT To amend chapter 33 of title 28, United States Code, to require appropriate use of multidisciplinary teams for investigations of child sexual exploitation or abuse, the production of child sexual abuse material, or child trafficking conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
18 representatives did not cast a vote—that’s just 2 Democrats who decided not to cast a vote when all Democrats voting were in favor of the act while 28 Republicans voted against it, and another 15 abstained…
The bill was led by Republican Texas Senator John Cornyn and co-sponsored by Democrat Delaware Senator Chris Coons, Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and addresses an issue with the governance of the FBI and how it handles sexual abuse cases with children.
For example, “The FBI knew of the allegations against [Nassar] in 2015 but failed to act, allowing the abuse to continue,” the Child USA think tank said in a press release on the bill.
…a victim of Nassar, has spoken about her treatment from the FBI regarding the accusations and said she was shocked by the agency’s silence and disregard.
Under the now-passed legislation, victims will be interviewed by those with expertise that appropriately addresses their trauma.
The FBI would then be required to form multi-disciplinary teams when investigating child sexual exploitation or abuse, trafficking and those used for child sexual abuse material.
These experts would include investigative personnel, mental health professionals, medical personnel, family advocacy workers, child advocacy workers and prosecutors.
The hope is that the combined efforts of these experts and the FBI can ensure accountability, prevent retraumatization and stop cases being dropped or forgotten.
Newsweek, “Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against Child Sex Abuse Probe Bill”
One is left wondering why these so-called Christians would not believe in, or choose NOT to vote FOR, the Respect of Children Survivors of sexual abuse?
- 1 Latter-day Saint
- 5 Roman Catholics
- 9 Protestants (unspecified or non-denominational)
- 9 Baptists
- 2 Methodists
- 1 Presbyterian
- 1 Restorationist
What would “Jesus” do? In the biblical account of Matthew 18, the disciples came to Christ, the son of God, and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” In response, he invited a little child to stand among them:
“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven—and whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.
But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.”
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones—for I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.”
Christ the Messiah, Matthew 18:1-7
The Word of God speaking to these Republican representatives would say, “Truly, I tell YOU, unless YOU change and become like little children of the Respect for Child Survivors Act you didn’t vote to protect YOU will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
kataphronéō (literally, “think down”) refers to holding someone in contempt, deeming them unworthy and hence despised (scorned).
List of the only representatives who voted against the bill—Republicans who call themselves Christian
| Representative | State & District | Religious Denomination | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Andy Biggs | Arizona’s 5th | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
 | Dan Bishop | North Carolina’s 9th | Methodist |
 | Lauren Boebert | Colorado’s 3rd | Nondenominational Protestant |
 | Mo Brooks | Alabama’s 5th | Nondenominational Protestant |
 | Michael Cloud | Texas’ 27th | Unspecified Protestant |
 | Andrew Clyde | Georgia’s 9th | Baptist |
 | James Comer | Kentucky’s 1st | Baptist |
 | Rick Crawford | Arkansas’ 1st | Baptist |
 | Byron Donalds | Florida 19th | Unspecified Protestant |
 | Virginia Foxx | North Carolina’s 5th | Roman Catholic |
 | Louie Gohmert | Texas’ 1st | Baptist |
 | Bob Good | Virginia’s 5th | Unspecified Protestant |
 | Paul Gosar | Arizona’s 4th | Roman Catholic |
 | Marjorie Taylor Greene | Georgia’s 14th | Unspecified Protestant, converted from being a lapsed Catholic |
 | Jody Hice | Georgia’s 10th | Baptist |
 | Clay Higgins | Louisiana’s 3rd | Unspecified Protestant |
 | Ronny Jackson | Texas’ 13th | Restorationist |
 | Thomas Massie | Kentucky’s 4th | Methodist |
 | Tom McClintock | California’s 4th | Baptist |
 | Barry Moore | Alabama’s 2nd | Baptist |
 | Troy Nehls | Texas’ 22nd | Unspecified Protestant |
 | Ralph Norman | South Carolina’s 5th | Presbyterian |
 | Scott Perry | Pennsylvania 10th | Unspecified Protestant |
 | Matt Rosendale | Montana at large | Roman Catholic |
 | Chip Roy | Texas’ 21st | Baptist |
 | John Rutherford | Florida’s 4th | Roman Catholic |
 | Austin Scott | Georgia’s 8th | Baptist |
 | Jeff Van Drew | New Jersey’s 2nd | Roman Catholic |
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