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Re: Pastor takes in child killer
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Originally Posted by Pragmatist
I'm not being cavalier, but what's the guy supposed to do? The state released him. He needs a job and a place to live.
And if I did live next door to him, I'd be aware of the issue and never let my children out of my sight.
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The pastor's first responsibility is not to the church or the community; it's to care for his family. Period. Endangering them in this way is beyond my comprehension. If it were just the pastor and his wife, I could understand--MAYBE.
This story puts my stomach in knots.
I believe we should do the Christian thing. I believe we should reach for the unreachable. However, common sense DOES come into play somewhere.
The pastor could rent a small house, for instance, in a different area, and stay with the man for the two months, and leave his wife and children safely at home. If it's that important to him, then he should minister and protect at the same time. Bringing the man into his home, and into a neighborhood with small children is just stupid. There are other options, and other ways to help.
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