The footage captures not just physical violence, but something more troubling: the abuse of power within hierarchical religious structures that demands systematic examination. These responses, while commendable, highlight a critical question: Why do such incidents continue to occur despite religious communities' stated commitments to the safety and dignity of their members? Studies presented from Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia and North America revealed strikingly similar patterns of abuse within religious communities across vastly different cultural contexts. The very need for such extensive research reveals a troubling gap: Basic data about the well-being of women religious simply doesn't exist, leaving institutions without accountability mechanisms that secular organizations routinely maintain. Her words — "You know this child is very stupid" — reveal how age and seniority within religious communities can create dynamics that dehumanize, humiliate and infantilize younger members.