particularly what would u do in your congretation if this happened?
2006-08-16 05:57:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Speak to the police about this. They may put a detective undercover.
If you're underage, you might also talk to your parents about this.
Do you know this for sure? Are you a victim? Or one of your friends? You might also talk to an abuse hotline or a place that counsels victims of violence, rape, or domestic abuse. If you are the victim, find a therapist.
If I thought my pastor was a pedophile but had no proof, I would speak to the elders of my church, or to a trusted leader in the church. If a child came to me saying she or he was abused by the pastor, I suppose I would gently ask the child questions to verify the accusation. If I believed it, I would go with the child to the police, the hospital, and/or a place that counsels victims of sexual abuse.
If I had witnessed such abuse, I'd tell the church elders and call the police.
2006-08-16 06:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i guess we as the body of the church would have to go tothe elders so they could discern if it was true or not and also pray alot about it. I thank God I do not have to worry about that in the church I attend. I know our pastor and that would never happen. One other thing I would do is keep the children from being alone with anyone who is suspect of that until it could be proven one way or the other.
2006-08-16 06:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by wolfy1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you THINK your pastor is one, I would not say anything because you have no proof. If you have proof, you should contact the authorities. I don't attend church, so I cannot answer the second half of your question...really. I would think I would at least inform the authorities or someone who would.
2006-08-16 06:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by leecappella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its u against the world in this case. no one likes to admit such things, especially with the repercussions of this happening in a church.
that being said, get what proof you can, take it to the church board and the denominations governing body....then tell the police.
2006-08-16 06:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by blubuttbaboon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter to the church organization and then, if you have children and parents ready to come forward, call the police.
2006-08-16 06:03:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Pray about it. Then read Matthew 18 and pray again, asking God to give you the courage for what you need to do. I'm praying for you sister!
2006-08-16 06:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by Silma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may think he is...
but do not ruin his name and reputation on a thought...
if it is just a friend saying so. - get proof.
If he touched you inappropriately - tell your parents first - not other people
2006-08-16 06:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG run away and tell everyone you know. lol actually, how can you be so sure about that? dont freak out unless you know if for a fact
2006-08-16 06:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by Catalina37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report your suspicians to the police.
2006-08-16 06:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by clusium1971 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop wearing the microskirts and mesh stockings to communion for starters.
2006-08-16 06:03:27 · answer #10 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋