Why Would a Missionary Abuse Another Missionary?

Sometimes the offending missionary likes to think he's a great practical joker. Others convince themselves they're only involved in some good-natured "hazing" of a new missionary. Quite often, however, the way missionaries are treated crosses the line. Missionaries can be abused. 

Some perpetrators of abuse know that what they're doing is harmful, but choose to do it nonetheless. Some engage in illegal behaviors such as assault, be it verbal or physical. Some missionaries are sexually assaulted or raped.