Posted on 12/04/2019 11:20:39 AM PST by Gamecock
Gamecock, your big hole with morons lacking discernment is fine in some cases. But it still applies to the Church of Rome, which you belong to.
Had a high school classmate, she was 18, she married one of the teachers , (30 something), who had previously coached the girl’s then boyfriend in cross country and track. The boyfriend was a year older than her, graduated and went on to college.
“What would he possibly need a lawyer for?”
Under the generalization that Allegations quite often have lawyers attached. Of course seeing the actions that the church took could involve a lawsuit as well, and since the 24 year old youth pastor is part of that dynamic...
"Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Simply put, a fornicator is unfit to be a pastor. The bigger skunk, however, is the evil pastor who engineered the coverup.
You are correct. His position was such that this behavior was cause for scandal. I can’t believe I missed that very important point.
And?
We are talking about a church, which should have higher standards than a public school.
FRiend Gamecock, I didn't realize you had Poped! Welcome to the Dark Side ... we have cookies!
Just kidding. Fwiw, someone who once called me a "cultist" believed I was a Southern Baptist!
She whining about something she did freely as an adult nearly 20 years ago. Why?
Looking through the comments, I see a little discussion over whether or not he broke a law. Most conclude it doesn’t. There is a comparison to licensed counselors, but that probably doesn’t apply. I know many states have laws about teachers and students in public schools, but I haven’t heard of any law broad enough to make this a criminal offense.
Wrong. The Pervy pastor targeted girls he was counseling. The pervy pastor also knows that fornication before marriage is a sin. He’s a deviant who targeted vulnerable girls which makes him a predator and pig.
I agree. I don’t think there’s relevant criminal law.
An 18 year old is a adult woman, not a girl. Why does an adult need a youth pastor?
Why was the pervy pastor targeting people he was counseling? Why was the pervy pastor committing sin of fornication?
Clergy targeting followers isn't a bug in religion it's a feature.
What happens in church stays in church.......
but gee, I sure hope Wes "heals"....
its the money.....
If they were of legal age how did he manipulate them
Women don’t want equal treatment
They want more victim status
You learn this young as kids messing with girls
They cry easier
They feign hurt feelings easier
They are willin to stop a groups desires just to get their own way
They tell.....this is a big one
Then they grow up and exploit the same talents
If you expect a woman to reason and react logically and listen like a man
You’ll be frustrated a lot
This is why men get quiet..
It’s just easier.
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