He was not abused and he was not an abuser, just the same as many other Anglican leaders. Many of these criminals were ordained. They had passed through the screen of baptism, confirmation and ordination, all in full view of the bishops. It doesn't take much spiritual discernment to spot the fakes if spiritual discernment is present. We have our covenant theology that not only endorses and promises salvation to all Anglicans, it helps to make bishops just like John Clarke.
Covenant theology is what governs the Anglican church.
This is what has caused all of our woes and is what I hope Bishop Clarke will be able to apologize for at a later time. We should all know by what we are governed. These little children had no strength to fight or resist these monsters and yet the power that they now have is bringing the whole Canadian Anglican Church down in ruins. Imminent diocesan bankruptcies, national staff layoffs and more. Many, if not most, of these suits are undoubtedly well-justified by the many injustices and horrifying abuses inflicted upon many.