Can a church protect children and minister to convicted sex offenders? This is a question that every church needs to consider. Of course, we know that no one is outside of the reach of God’s grace. At the same time, our primary responsibility in these situations is to the victims within the church and to those who could potentially be victimized. Simon Bass addresses this issue with clarity and offers a place to start for those faced with offenders wanting to join their congregation.
Read: A careful grace: Accountability for sex offenders in the church – Rhymes with Religion
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I hate to admit this but I struggled through the entire article. It is as fair as you can be to an abuser I guess. They also need Christ. But my heart is still bitter I guess. I kept thinking, ” just let them rot in hell”. How horrible am I to think that? Continue to pray for me.
Yes, I agree but they do need the gospel as much as anyone. Our primary concern though should be for the victims.
I’m with you Marie. And yet we all need grace.