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Old 04-01-2008, 04:21 PM
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Actually neither, I guess I didn't make it clear enough that he has been accused of stealing from the church like from the tithe and such. Mainly some of the accusations are from former and some disgruntaled members. Nothing has ever been proven or reported to police. So it might be just pointing fingers at the man because people do not like him or whatever. I try and stay out of it.
But my question is: do most of you think that that this kind of this is the exception to the rule? Don't most of you think that pastors for the most part would be more honest than this kind of a situation?
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Old 04-01-2008, 04:40 PM
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But my question is: do most of you think that that this kind of this is the exception to the rule? Don't most of you think that pastors for the most part would be more honest than this kind of a situation?
I will say that I hope this is true.
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Old 04-01-2008, 04:46 PM
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I will say that I hope this is true.
I hope so, too, Dizzy. My experience might be different than some, but having had 5 different UPC pastors, I have to tell you that 4 of the 5 were wonderful men of God. I don't think the other guy was crooked. Just a jerk. I know I'll take heat for "attacking a man of God". But frankly, I don't believe that just because someone tells you that they are called to pastor that that always means that God is really the one who called them. In that guy's case, he came to a wonderful church, was there less than a year and basically destroyed the church. It has still not recovered.

Does that mean I think all pastors are bad? No. I don't even believe that MOST pastors are bad. I do believe that SOME pastors are
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Old 04-01-2008, 04:55 PM
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I hope so, too, Dizzy. My experience might be different than some, but having had 5 different UPC pastors, I have to tell you that 4 of the 5 were wonderful men of God. I don't think the other guy was crooked. Just a jerk. I know I'll take heat for "attacking a man of God". But frankly, I don't believe that just because someone tells you that they are called to pastor that that always means that God is really the one who called them. In that guy's case, he came to a wonderful church, was there less than a year and basically destroyed the church. It has still not recovered.

Does that mean I think all pastors are bad? No. I don't even believe that MOST pastors are bad. I do believe that SOME pastors are
Margie, you'll have to PM me with the name of this guy! I might know him, lol.
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But my question is: do most of you think that that this kind of this is the exception to the rule? Don't most of you think that pastors for the most part would be more honest than this kind of a situation?
In a perfect world this would be the exception not the rule, but remember the love of money to the root of all evil.
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In a perfect world this would be the exception not the rule, but remember the love of money to the root of all evil.
I'm firmly convinced that the majority of pastors are honest men. Unfortunately, we only hear about the dishonest ones.

I'd love for someone to start a thread about an honest pastor. But, unfortunately, you don't turn on the evening news and hear that "Thousands of planes took off and landed safely today", you only hear about the one that crashed.

And even more unfortunately, many people will say "Air travel is SO dangerous, I'm NEVER flying".


And, unfortunately, when people read these kinds of threads, many of them will say, "I'm NEVER paying my tithes now, because ALL preachers are dishonest crooks with huge homes".

Sorry, but I HATE the broad brush, folks.
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I'm firmly convinced that the majority of pastors are honest men. Unfortunately, we only hear about the dishonest ones.

I'd love for someone to start a thread about an honest pastor. But, unfortunately, you don't turn on the evening news and hear that "Thousands of planes took off and landed safely today", you only hear about the one that crashed.

And even more unfortunately, many people will say "Air travel is SO dangerous, I'm NEVER flying".


And, unfortunately, when people read these kinds of threads, many of them will say, "I'm NEVER paying my tithes now, because ALL preachers are dishonest crooks with huge homes".

Sorry, but I HATE the broad brush, folks.
Me, too. Thanks for your post.
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Me, too. Thanks for your post.
You're welcome. I'm looking for a logo of a huge paintbrush with an X across it, lol.
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Me, too. Thanks for your post.
Well, I've been saying that for weeks!!! So there!!
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I'm firmly convinced that the majority of pastors are honest men. Unfortunately, we only hear about the dishonest ones.

I'd love for someone to start a thread about an honest pastor. But, unfortunately, you don't turn on the evening news and hear that "Thousands of planes took off and landed safely today", you only hear about the one that crashed.

And even more unfortunately, many people will say "Air travel is SO dangerous, I'm NEVER flying".


And, unfortunately, when people read these kinds of threads, many of them will say, "I'm NEVER paying my tithes now, because ALL preachers are dishonest crooks with huge homes".

Sorry, but I HATE the broad brush, folks.
Start a thread... I'd like to read the responses. I think many people here could say great things about their pastor. I know I certainly could!

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You're welcome. I'm looking for a logo of a huge paintbrush with an X across it, lol.
Ask The Mrs. She could probably make you one. She's very talented and creative in doing things like that.
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