[good samaritan]

No offense meant towards your pastor. I don't even know him so I wouldn't say anything directly about him. As for sin be permissive in the body of Christ that just doesn't set well with me. I am sure your are not excusing the sin, but are trying to express a view to be tolerant to people while developing. I hope that is what you mean. I agree with being merciful, but at the same time we must have doctrinal positions taken on things. Not to be offensive, but to maintain our relationship with God.