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What's the story on that sign? If the assertion that he's an admitted adulterer is false, he ought to sue for libel. If it's true... well, he's hardly in a position to cast the first stone, now is he?

I don't agree with your assessment. Even if it were true - let's say 5 or 10 years ago the pastor cheated on his wife - would that mean that for the rest of his life, he can't speak against any immoral act, ever? If the only people on this earth who can object to immoral or corrupting behavior are those who have the purity of Jesus Christ, then pretty much NOBODY would ever be allowed to speak against such things, and that is EXACTLY how the devil wants it.

Think of it this way: are former alcoholics, or even current alcoholics, justified in speaking out against alcoholism? If we accept that alcoholism is bad, then doesn't any testimony against alcohol abuse serve the greater good, or shall we dismiss the words of anyone who has ever had a drink? Former alcoholics are quite often the most passionate and influential crusaders against alcohol abuse, and for a good reason.

Likewise, if the pastor has sinned previously, why would he not be suitable to speak against sin now? And keep in mind, he and his congregation are not out condemning these women and their pimps to hell. They are merely trying to get the place shut down, as they believe it will lead more people to a sinful life of misery. If you read the article, it says that the congregation even offered to pay the strippers' bills if they would leave the business, but the women have so far declined. If the pastor cheated on his wife previously, should we discard this generous and loving offer?

If it's true... well, he's hardly in a position to cast the first stone, now is he?

You've missed the whole point of the story. The Pharisees needed to be smacked down because they were condemning the woman without any mercy being available. This Dunfee guy wants these women to be eternally saved and cared for here in the temporal world, not destroyed.