My dad’s a preacher too and my sister did get pregnant at 16. Some people in our congregation villified our whole family. Of course when their daughters got pregnant they made them have abortions so their hypocrisy would stay well hidden. Having a fear of your parents doesnt make everyone abstain but it can drive you to make bad decisions out of fear. My sister knew she could rely on our parents to help even though she was scared to disappoint them.
Greetings christianhomeschoolmommaof3:
It’s too bad Conservatives are held to a higher standard than Christians are these days.
Our preacher’s beautiful daughter became an unwed mother while away at college. Fortunately, Bristol Palin, much like your sister, could turn to loving parents; no matter how personally humiliating the event might be for her parents.
Perhaps some in the congregation vilified our preacher, but I wouldn’t have kept company with that sort of crowd. The majority of my congregation prayed for our preacher’s family. Recognizing that none of us are perfect, we’re simply sinful humans. And only by the grace of God that we’re forgiven.
Needless to say, what surprises me how many FReepers are willing to “cast stones” on a Conservative forum. When we should be praying for the Palins.
Cheers,
OLA