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Old Crank

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4. We need new procedures for ministers

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Tue Jul 11, 2023, 05:36 AM

Jul 2023

Background checks for starters including finger prints.
No minister can be alone with any minor, have to have at least one witness.

I know it won't fly because that is regulating religion.

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California Youth Pastor Accused of Revolting Sex Abuse [View all] ItsjustMe Jul 2023 OP

That is one creepy photo! Haggard Celine Jul 2023 #1

The whole concept of "youth pastors" temporary311 Jul 2023 #2

John the Baptist made his living washing nude young boys in the Jordon river Major Nikon Jul 2023 #3

Yeah, but Johnny wasn't concerned about the boys' health. Did John check to see if the boys had 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #7

If I remember Old Crank Jul 2023 #11

Probably not for that Major Nikon Jul 2023 #12

We need new procedures for ministers Old Crank Jul 2023 #4

if the churches dont start doing it themselves mopinko Jul 2023 #6

Background checks aren't enough. lees1975 Jul 2023 #9

Pdf: dalton99a Jul 2023 #5

And, "Nazarenes for Peace." 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #8

Not a drag queen, just a bible totter.. republianmushroom Jul 2023 #10

I saw 'Youth Pastor' and the auto-fill in my head provided the Aristus Jul 2023 #13