2007-04-24 17:17:02 · 13 answers · asked by JOHN 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They should have to step down for a few years at least. If they truly repent, then I would let them back into the pulpit. If they raped or molested a child, or something else illegal, they should certainly go to prison, or maybe even be put to death. The Bible requires that clergy be devoted Christians, with high integrity (I Timothy 3).
2007-04-24 17:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by fuzz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in the pulpits of Churches which consider sexual impropriety to be the norm. Are there any?
2007-04-25 00:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Spikey and Scruffy's Mummy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think when children are involved, they should not be allowed to function as a member of a clergy.
Now if they have an adulterous affair or violate their vows of celibacy, then the Church has to use judgement on each individual situation. Certainly they should not be allowed to function as a clergy in the area where the had been. The scandal would remain and he would be handicapped and it would do damage to the faith of the weak.
2007-04-25 00:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Shirley T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although they also are human therefore are subject to temptation, it is my OPINION only that No, they should not remain the pulpit. Even though if they confess their sin and are forgiven by God, being in a position to teach others would be dangerous to say the least. Not because they would no longer be "better than the rest of us" because they never were better than the rest of us...but because other people (specifically non believers) will condemn not only them but their followers as well.
2007-04-25 00:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no ....they should have a time away from the pulpit....repent and receive counseling etc.....they need to be held accountable for a while before being released again to preach the Word.....they are held to a higher level of accountability then the layman....they are to be an example to all of Jesus....this should not be taken lightly
2007-04-25 00:27:29 · answer #5 · answered by shiningon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should all be dealt with on a case by case basis. I do believe in second chances but after the 2nd time it happens, its really rather foolish to attempt to trust an individual at that point.
2007-04-25 00:37:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, for sure no. They would need to sit out with the people and listen to someone else preach. Of course, if it was illegal, off to jail.
2007-04-25 00:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by expertless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strongly discipled and made to confess before the congregation and ask them and let them decide what that punishment should be !!!
2007-04-25 00:22:55 · answer #8 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they should be in jail with the death penalty all set and ready.
2007-04-25 00:20:18 · answer #9 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send em all to their maker.
2007-04-25 00:24:47 · answer #10 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋