Posted on 08/22/2018 6:18:06 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o
AMEN! Sadly, most denominations have been, in some way, touched by this kind of garbage. The difference is in how churches handle it - is it swept under the rug to "preserve the reputation of the church", or is it dealt with swiftly and aggressively using criminal law system as well as appropriate church discipline?
AS a pastor, I underwent a comprehensive background check before my call was finalized for my current pastorate. I then submitted only a few months later to yet another because I was going to church camp as a sponsor - and our camp requires ALL adults who are on the camp facilities over-night or for any extended or possibly unsupervised time - must have a background check.
Our church (and many in our association of churches) require a background check for ALL who will teach, supervise, or in any way spend time with our youth.
It is a crying shame this is necessary - but we must do due diligence. Further, we have other policies in place regarding supervision of youth.
Any church, parachurch, or denominational entity that fails to take similar actions is setting themselves up for major problems.
While the Pope may or may not resolve the problem, I think that righteous Bishops and priests should speak out about the evil sins of leadership and help cleanse the system. Some have, but it requires more than a couple to identify and root out the evil.
Probably a difficult task that will require God’s help. The Body of Christ needs to be supportive and stand with the righteous.
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