Don't Ask....Don't Tell. Good Policy?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Yes, I understand this and I agree that we cannot police people. I wouldn't want to because it doesn't change a heart. I'm just saying that I wish we didn't lean so much toward acceptance of the things that are wrong just because they have a right to privacy. It doesn't make anything they are doing right. In other words, it seems that we are becoming comfortable to look the other way because we are in such a PC state of mind and I think that is has bled into the church. I mean, men are fearing to speak out against things, i.e. homosexuality, etc., for fear of being reported as a basher.

Now, I think you can speak against things in a right way. Fred Phelps would be an example of the wrong way and that pastor in Florida that wanted to burn the Koran. There are better ways of speaking against things.

Simply reading and explaining the scripture would be the more correct and calm way to do that.

I think elders should address the issues biblically. But I'm not going to walk around upset at the private things that everyone around me does. That's a lot of mental energy. I don't believe in looking the other way if asked about something sinful. I'm just not going to note and point out the infractions of a persons private life. Leave it to the elders to address through teaching and private counsel.

Right, but what are the repercussions handed down? Demerits, dock in pay?

Depends on the nature of the infraction. Could be demerits, dock in pay, re-assignment, or dismissal. Maybe the penalties should be increased in severity.