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Originally Posted by redeemedcynic84
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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The practicle application of the divorce/remarriage issue among UPC ministers is applied at the local district level. A minister who is "the victim" of divorce is usually allowed to stay and even remarry. The district board however can and usually does a "due and thorough investigation." This would include an examination of the divorce court's records and testimony from the "ex" and other family members.
There are remarkable circumstances that can be involved in different cases. That's why it usually is a case-by-case type of judgement.
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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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You have a point, however, again I'm trying to see it from the "practicle application" angle. The sin of a minister watching Britney Spears do her thing is not as damaging to the ministry as if Britney Spears were a minister herself. I think most are trying to avoid having a situation where they have someone behaving outrageously and bringing shame upon everyone else.
Sexual sin on the part of a minister often involves a person using a "position of power" to gain sexual favors from another. This "position of power" line of reasoning is so prevelant that most states forbid sexual relations between psychologists and their patients and medical doctors and their patients. Many Universities have similar policies for sexual contact between professors and their students. In the military a commander cannot have sex with any one under his/her direct command.
There's just a principle involved about using a postion to get sexual favors. The UPC says, "Do that one time and you're outta here." I happen to respect that stand.
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