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Texas megachurch pastor resigns after admitting to molestation claims in 1980s
(www.independent.co.uk)
this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2024
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Well this is a whole community that messed up. His church knew his past and decided to still put him in positions of trust and authority. They could’ve had him do work as a church landscaper or some other non-leadership role if they wanted to still keep him gainfully employed while going through treatment for his issues. Nobody forced the rest of the church leadership to keep him as a minister and pastor when they knew he was capable of abusing a young child for years on end. It is also the responsibility of pedophiles to not put themselves in positions where they have access to children. They might not be able to help their urges, but they can choose not to work around children or share a home with children. There are lots of jobs where children aren’t involved.
This is what I am replying to.
None of what you said contradicts anything I've said, the only somewhat relevant point you touched on is
Which only brings me back to my original reply - are you a paedophile? No? Then that's why you think it's that easy.
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