Missouri Molestation Case

[Newman]

Originally Posted by Amos

As reprehensible and inexcusable as this sin is, let me just drop a little Scriptural nugget on all you guys bemoaning the infamous GOBN...

If he had not confessed, the church is obligated to reject any accusation against an elder that doesn't come with at least two or three witnesses.

Thank God the man at least had the decency or whatever it was that made him confess...because if he had not, her word against his with no proof would have left the church with no choice but to put aside the accusation.

That isn't GOBN, that is Bible.

Scripture also says to render onto Ceasar what is Ceasars. If a child makes an accuasation against an elder; you best consult an attorney PRONTO. There are various mandatory reporting laws and liability issues inherent to each state. This is all I am going to say about it.

This should not be construed as legal advice but rather the attempt rightly divide Scripture.

[Amos]

Originally Posted by Newman

Scripture also says to render onto Ceasar what is Ceasars. If a child makes an accuasation against an elder; you best consult an attorney PRONTO. There are various mandatory reporting laws and liability issues inherent to each state. This is all I am going to say about it.

This should not be construed as legal advice but rather the attempt rightly divide Scripture.

I don't disagree about calling the authorities.

I have done so twice in the last three years.

I am talking about the way the church relates to accusations.