Today I found out that a fellow church member (from the church we are leaving) was just convicted of child rape. I have sat next to this person more than once during service, and it never and I mean NEVER occurred to me that I was so close to some one who would hurt the children sitting innocently at my side.

 As scary as this is, what is even worse is that my church leadership knew about the accusations against this person for over a year. This person was not allowed to serve in children's church etc, but worshiped in the same building, and often in the same room as children.

 I want to see child molesters, gays, satanist, etc saved and walking in a relationship with Christ, but what would ONE experience with one of these people in the church do to our own children's walk and salvation. Our own family's salvation comes first. Are we not putting that at risk by exposing them to such dangers.?

 I believe in outreach, but there has got to be a better way.

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Feb. 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by rachelle

I would find that highly disturbing, and yet, like you, I see the need to reach all people. I wish I knew the answer.

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