Would any of you go back and shoot him? Robbing any child of their innocence is not something that should necessarily be turned over to the state. Their public embarrassment in no way compares to the damage done. Sorry but I’d think about it. I’m sure others would come forward afterwards.
It's not the Church's place to 'forgive' crimes... or cover for criminals. That's the job of the State - our court systems and laws.
Matthew 22:21 Jesus said "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's."
The Church can offer spiritual assistance... and like I said, that can be offered just as easily to a person in prison as any other place.