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A little bit of over-generalization and a tad bit of subjective judgment. Overall a good balanced assessment though.

A cowardly active shooter in Twin Falls Idaho was challenged by an innocent bystander and undoubtedly saved numerous lives… Link

From another balanced article on the subject… “Ultimately, a church must prioritize the protection of its most vulnerable members, ensuring that their decisions are both theologically sound and legally defensible.” Within the article is an acknowledgment that the potential for re-offense is a...

No, they’d be in the church baking cookies for the men. Haven’t you heard the scripture “Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.”? 🤦‍♂️ Of course they would be part of the determination.

What the heck is Welcome Back Kotter?

So, your position isn’t just you disagree with allowing a church to be autonomous and decide policies and decisions for themselves, but that they should have contempt and ridicule for these people. Got it. Sounds pretty Christian to carry contempt around for fellow believers, NOT. The reason I...

I don’t think you understand the gospel, its implications, and its effects. And your tone sounds like an unhinged snowflake who just got deadnamed or misgendered.

First you say… Then you say… You seem confused and contradictory. What gives? Do you have contempt for a repentant pedophile or not? “More interested” is misleading language. Safety can be achieved if protocols are followed appropriately. Meet with them and discuss it with them, seeking...

You probably liked this one too… 😁

Some people are leery of church inquiries and letters of transfer, but your example is the perfect reason that Church should communicate with each other. When a person comes to our church and wants to be a member, we asked them where they’re coming from and if they would mind if we contacted...

I’m in Cincinnati today, helping alayboy get moved in for his senior year, so…

What’s weird about it? And do you think you could ever not have contempt against such a person? OK, you made yourself clear that your contempt is for the one who has offended. So, do you have contempt for those who try to minister to them and would allow them in their congregation with the...

So which do you have more contempt for, the offender who wants to grow in grace with the help of other Christians, or the Church who wants to do the helping?

Yes, as I said very recently in this thread (you may have not read that far yet), the victim within the congregation would be prioritized so as not to cause further pain and trauma by being forced to choose between church attendance vs the congregation having a former pedophile in attendance.

I think that you’re looking to use the Bible to back up what you want to believe, rather than letting the Bible inform your values/ethics/morals, at least to some extent (for this issue). I understand your revulsion at the extreme heinous depravity of this particular sin, and truth be told, it...

Your attitude and intent so far has shown you intend to do nothing less. Long on retribution, vengeance, and judgment. Short on rightly divided Scripture, the gospel, and forgiveness. As I’ve said earlier, you’re in plentiful company within cultural Christianity.

I’m willing to disciple them, hold them accountable, and to see them be victorious as they grow in sanctification.

Because they are Christians.

Do you think those temptations go away for the Christian when they are outside of the assembly?

No, I am saying that it appears that from your contempt and revulsion of their disgusting sin that you are unwilling to allow them the privilege of fellowship in the here and now. In heaven, there will be no lack of harmony or unity.