ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the tripling of the trauma when the added element of the supernatural is added to the sexual abuse effects through involvement of a priest, minister, rabbi or other religious authoritative figure. They either directly or through implication add 'God', the devil, or any other religious entity as the authority for the abuse or as the punisher should his/her wishes not be complied with or should the survivor dare to tell anyone or report the abuse. In author's experience of treating both offenders and the survivors of sexual abuse for over 30 years, sin-and-damnation type religions did the most serious damage to both children and adults under the guise of the highest good. Humanistic-type religions focus on acceptance of man as imperfect and offer forgiveness and hope for happiness. Ritual abuse involves repeated physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual assaults combined with a systematic use of symbols, ceremonies, and machinations designed and orchestrated to attain malevolent effects.
