Jerry Sandusky Penn State Scandal: Sandusky has Bible Scripture on Door, Frequent Churchgoer
The disturbing case surrounding the Penn State sex abuse scandal where Jerry Sandusky abused eight boys continues to stir Christian emotions, as it was revealed the former assistant coach was also a regular churchgoer – and has scripture written on his doors.
“Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) is stickered on Sandusky’s garage door at his home in State College, Pa.
Sandusky, who attends St. Paul's United Methodist Church, also lives right next to an elementary school playground.
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USA Today reported Saturday that neighbors in the area fear for their safety, because anger directed toward the recently released Sandusky might turn to violent in the neighborhood.
The revelations that Sandusky was also a religious man, or at least kept the pretense of one, is rising further questions about how he was allowed to get away with 15 years of abuse and why it has taken this long to finally charge him with the crimes.
Sex abuse scandals are rocking churches worldwide, and formerly respected church leaders and members who have been found guilty of abusing their power to such horrific levels have left many angry and demanding that more be done to protect children from sexual abuse.
Although the victims, who are now adults, have shared the abuse they experienced at the hands of the former Penn State assisting coach, Sandusky has insisted that he is innocent and denies all involvement in the accusations.
One neighbor, Paul Kletchka, who lived next to Sandusky for 10 years, also expressed his shock at the allegations, and could not believe that such a man was capable of committing the things he is being charged with.
He shared with USA Today that many children played around the area before and after football games, and the community was equally stunned by the revelations about the former assistant coach.
"I think we all want answers, especially the folks here," said Kletchka, but warned that the whole truth needs to come out before any conclusions are made.
"I will wait to make my judgment until everything is laid out and I think that's what everyone needs to do,” Kletchka said.
