[TightSqueeze]

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I would hope that if Mr. Benke should ask for forgiveness that the Synod becomes long suffering with those who fail to live up to the letter of the law, in doing so the Synod will truly display Christian love to the world.

[RobRoy]

Yes, I agree. Of course he can't keep a position of leadership afterwards.

You forgive someone for yourself, not for them...

[MissAmericanPie]

Twice he has flown in the face of their doctrine, he has shown himself unrepentent, twice now. He should be removed from service to the church and never allowed back in. If he repents, fine, he can still be a member of the church, but have no ability to serve in a position of responsibility.