And that is not a paradox. It is a betrayal. If you or someone you know has experienced exploitation in a religious or entertainment setting, resources are available through RAINN (1-800-656-4673) or the #ChurchToo support network.
That assumption is precisely what predators exploit. The secular casting couch usually offers fame or a role. The Christian variant offers something more insidious: spiritual validation. CHRISTIAN-BACKROOM-CASTING-COUCH
Victims face a unique double-bind. If they speak out against a producer or casting director, they are not just accused of being “difficult to work with” (the secular curse). They are accused of being , of grieving the Holy Spirit , or of “touching the Lord’s anointed.” And that is not a paradox