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Originally Posted by pelathais
I disagree, respectfully. First off, a clarification- if the "fornication" happened at a point in time "before Calvary" in a minister's life, it does not count to disqualify the preacher. We're only talking about sexual misconduct after the minister has already been licensed. If you stray then- you are disquailified for life.
And it is controversial- what about the power of Christ to redeem all sinners? What about a second chance and the hope that such an offer can give to the fallen? These are tough issues. I don't think either side has a "slam dunk" case.
But I personally feel good about a body of ministers who do have a line drawn that they all mutually agree cannot be crossed. They don't throw you out of the Kkingdom of God over this; the just have this line among themselves. I think it's honorable.
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I think it should depend on when/how it happened... if it was something where they used thier authority as a minister to force the sex somehow, then, yeah, they shouldn't be allowed...
but otherwise, aren't we limiting/hindering God???
It isn't honorable unless ALL sin is treated the same way... God doesn't see a difference between one sin and another and, really, niether should we (note: yes, there are a few exceptions, having sex with someone should not be one of them as long as it is a mistake and not something more serious)
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