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[–] Angelis_Solaris ago  (edited ago)

I venture to estimate that pedophilia is far more common than society is willing to admit. I am still technically a member of this church but don't attend. But I don't highly suspect the church of a network of pedophilia and I don't agree that "church leaders and police conspired to keep this secret." I just read the article. I admit that it's not out of the realm of possibility. If you were a lay pastor who cared about his congregation you would also encourage the man to turn himself in, as would I. I would not immediately jump to the police in this specific case, because I do not believe that is what God would want me to do. God cares about pedophiles and wants them to heal, and such a minor pedophile as this should not, I repeat, should not be confused with a Satanist or even a child rapist. The temptation of pedophilia afflicts many more people than is obvious. This is no excuse for such a serious offense, and "minor" pedophiles should responsibly turn themselves in, should ask God what to do, should repent, etc. Those who are remorseful and repentant should be given help and kept away from children. Those who are not, and who actively engage in online pedophile conspiracies (there are many blatant pedophiles) should be reported and stopped. This man should have reported himself.

I am also surprised he was disfellowshipped and not excommunicated.