i met this lady that is a minister at her church we became fast friend's until i went to her house and i did not like what i saw her home is not run the way you would think that it would show she was a christian she has been dating on the dating sites she has four foster children that she mistreat and i feel i should report her to foster care what do you think? i will not go to her house again because i feel for those children
2006-09-27 06:55:30 · 10 answers · asked by mishoney 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your first duty as a Christian is for the welfare of the children. Report her. You can remain anonymous.
2006-09-27 06:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on how she mistreats the children. Foster homes are actually often pretty bad. The kids could just end up in a worse place and at least they have a home there.
What she's doing is wrong, but sadly you can't guarantee you'd be helping those kids. If it's physical or fairly bad, then she should be reported.
2006-09-27 06:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ministers are not immune from the child abuse laws. If she's mistreating them, they'll be removed. If her parenting style still falls within the legal parameters, but is simply different from yours, not much will happen.
And there are thousands of Christian people meeting on dating sites. Ministers don't want to be lonely any more than the rest of the population. I wouldn't hem her in needlessly.
By the way, even though she's a minister, there are no requirements that you like her.
2006-09-27 07:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are serious report her! Those foster children have been through enough without their "safe home" being anything but safe!! People like her give foster parents a bad name!
2006-09-27 07:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by ~Mrs. D~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Women are not to preach or be over men in God's business...that admonition dose not extend to the worldly law... equality under man's law is , or should be, fundamental..........and yes I used "that" word deliberatly.
If the situation is indeed as you decscribe...even a man should be removed from the pulpit for that behavior... at least untill a proper investigation could be made regarding the facts....
2006-09-27 07:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really feel those children are being mistreated then you should get them help.....no ifs ands or buts about it....I am a christian and I don't care who she is...minister or not ...if she is doing wrong then she needs to be reported....you can report her anonymously if you feel you need to ...but don't wait if you really feel they are in harms way.....mental abuse is just as bad as physical abuse.....do it for the kids...they need a voice...
2006-09-27 07:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by shiningon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
then please report her if you think the children are not being taken care of.... you can make an anonymous call & she won't know it was you who placed it...
dating sites aside, it's more about the kids IMO.
the social service people will take your report & come out & do a surprise check on her
2006-09-27 06:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you suspect she is mistreating the foster kids, you should report her. No matter who she is!!!
2006-09-27 06:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by fireproof 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must always report child abuse no matter who is doing it. The children must be protected.
2006-09-27 06:58:45 · answer #9 · answered by Robert L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Number one, make sure your view of this (minister) is on the up and up!....make sure your motives are pure also!.....ps. where is your Pastor/Minister concerning this issue?????
2006-09-27 07:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋