Brothers,
Christianity Today recently published another article addressing the issue of Sex Offenders in the pews.Though the challenges associated with the task are more than monumental,we must think through the implications for the local church so as to jealously guard the weak and vulnerable among the flock of God.
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In April 2010, Christianity Today International conducted a survey of 2,864 people, including ordained church leaders (15 percent), church staff (20 percent), lay leader and members (43 percent), and other active Christians (22 percent).
Respondents were drawn from the readers of CTI publications and websites, including Leadership.
The purpose of the "Sex Offenders in the Church" survey was to explore attitudes and beliefs on whether to allow sex offenders to participate in faith communities. The survey explored what practices churches use to keep their congregations safe when sex offenders are welcomed.
....8 in 10 respondents indicated that registered offenders should be allowed to attend church, although under continuous supervision and with appropriate limitations
Do They Belong?
In your opinion, do convicted sex offenders who have been released from prison belong in a church?
* 79% Yes, as attenders, under supervision, and subject to appropriate limitations
* 24% No, if one or more of the offender's victims attend the same church
* 21% Yes, as a member
* 5% Yes, as an attender (no limitations, no supervisions required)
* 4% Yes, as a leader
* 3% No, convicted sex offenders do not belong in church
http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/communitylife/discipleship/sexoffenders.html?start=1
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