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Should ministers be tranparent with their congregants about the sins they struggle with ? (Edited 07/05/08 01:16AM by )

| Closed on 08/05/08 at 05:00PM
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38 Fans
16%	a. Always
5%	b. Never
24%	c. Only regarding the issues they have already overcome
21%	d. I'm not sure
34%	e. I don't go to church

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#2 \| 64 days ago Michael (+)	+8 I say always, but I needed another slot or caveat. I believe ministers should and must be able to admit that they are sinners just like we are. In sermons and in group settings it is most appropriate for a minister to discuss or proclaim a sin that the minister struggled with but through the grace of God was able to overcome; otherwise the stuggle of life would be much more difficult. I do believe in a one on one situation with one's accountability partner a minister is required to open up and share the sins that they are struggling with at this point in time...but that is a private situation and not to be opened up to the public. Accountability partners share one anothers struggles in hopes of helping one and other and in hopes of keeping each other to the mark of Jesus. But just to proclaim an open sin....this could be dangerous for the community of the church. Always
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#1 | 64 days ago

derms33 (+)

I don't go to Church because I can't afford the cover charge!

I don't go to church

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#2 | 64 days ago

Michael (+)

I say always, but I needed another slot or caveat. I believe ministers should and must be able to admit that they are sinners just like we are. In sermons and in group settings it is most appropriate for a minister to discuss or proclaim a sin that the minister struggled with but through the grace of God was able to overcome; otherwise the stuggle of life would be much more difficult.

I do believe in a one on one situation with one's accountability partner a minister is required to open up and share the sins that they are struggling with at this point in time...but that is a private situation and not to be opened up to the public. Accountability partners share one anothers struggles in hopes of helping one and other and in hopes of keeping each other to the mark of Jesus.

But just to proclaim an open sin....this could be dangerous for the community of the church.

Always

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#3 | 64 days ago

nopichic123 (+)

Pastor are human. They are not perfect and they struggle with sin just as we do. If a pastor feels the congregation can benefit from his experience, I think it is fine for him to share his struggle and the victory to over come. However, I do not think he should open him or herself up for criticism. Some people put pastors on a pedestal, they are not God, they are only messengers from God. I think a pastor is held to a higher accountability due to his/her position in the church, but, as the scripture says: "All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God" and "He who is without sin, cast the first stone." "Be ye doers of the word, not hearers only."

Only regarding the issues they have already overcome

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#4 | 64 days ago

nebo (+)

In a few situations this has worked but on the whole people in church are not able to handle these confessions.

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#5 | 64 days ago

RichmondSpider (+)

Oh NO! They should stand up in front of their congragation and LIE - act like they are the perfect, infallable, holier-than-thou person that looks down on everyone. I mean, that has done WONDERS for religion over the years!

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#6 | 63 days ago

faithsports13 (+)

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Pastors are no different than us. I mean, we are both human and we both serve others (those who have already committed their lives to Jesus Christ {a relationship-not religion} and accepted Jesus, into their hearts). Pastors and the congregation, both have sinned...no matter how small or how large...Almighty God forgives and forgets.

The only difference...pastors are placed in an authoritative position, over certain church members and church attendees.

Always

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#7 | 63 days ago

derms33 (+)

derms33 wrote:

I don't go to Church because I can't afford the cover charge!

remember the Church wants 10% of your income...so go PQ that!

I don't go to church

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#8 | 63 days ago

mandisdad (+)

I tihnk it should be the pastor's choice. I am not required to go in front of the congregation and confess my sins to all. It is a personal thing...between me and God. The same should apply to ministers/priests.

I'm not sure

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#9 | 57 days ago

Big_Country78 (+)

its nobody's business. I'd say its been you and God.

will somebody explain to this catholic what pastor means?

I'm not sure

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#10 | 57 days ago

nebo (+)

Big_Country78 wrote:

its nobody's business. I'd say its been you and God.

will somebody explain to this catholic what pastor means?

Hi Big Country, The word "pastor" comes from the Latin word for shepherd. Since everyone in Bible times knew what a shepherd was and what his/her duties were it was often used in the Bible to describe Jesus relationship to those who follow him. Because sheep were not very smart and had to be led and cared for it was an apt word to use. Sometimes we humans don't act very smart either and that includes pastors . Since some are "called" to lead Christians on earth the word has been used to signify his/her role. I use the word "called" because some are in the ministry for the prestige and money and have chosen to be a "pastor". I hope I have helped and not made the meaning more cloudy.

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#11 | 57 days ago

AMAZINGGRACE (+)

Big_Country78 wrote:

its nobody's business. I'd say its been you and God.

will somebody explain to this catholic what pastor means?

Pastor is top leader of a church

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#12 | 57 days ago

mandisdad (+)

Big_Country78 wrote:

its nobody's business. I'd say its been you and God.

will somebody explain to this catholic what pastor means?

Catholics have pastors also. He is the priest that is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the parish.

pas·tor Audio Help [pas-ter, pah-ster] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun

1.	a minister or priest in charge of a church.

2.	a person having spiritual care of a number of persons.

I'm not sure

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#13 | 56 days ago

Big_Country78 (+)

right on, thanks

I'm not sure

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#14 | 32 days ago

irbe38 (+)

nebo wrote:

In a few situations this has worked but on the whole people in church are not able to handle these confessions.

You Can't handle the Truth...Jack Nicolsen.

Only regarding the issues they have already overcome

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#15 | 32 days ago

irbe38 (+)

It all depends on your Church, your Religion etc. When I go to church I am not there to listen to a Minister or Priest Confessions. They are all Human and deal with the same problems, well not all the same problems, these Catholic Priests and all the Child Molestation cases are appalling, but I am not really even sure what the point of the Poll is. Many people believe their Priests, Ministers, etc to be flawless Men Of The Cloth, they would be devestated to know the shortcomings that many leaders of the Church have.

Only regarding the issues they have already overcome

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#16 | 32 days ago

mandisdad (+)

irbe38 wrote:

"They are all Human and deal with the same problems, well not all the same problems, these Catholic Priests and all the Child Molestation cases are appalling,"

I would think that they all do have the same problems. I don't think that Catholic priests are the only religious leaders that have ever molested a child. And you are correct, those cases are appalling.

I'm not sure

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#17 | 32 days ago

irbe38 (+)

mandisdad wrote:

Sorry did not mean to imply they are the only ones just used that as an example. It just seems they make the news the most.

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#18 | 32 days ago

irbe38 (+)

mandisdad wrote:

sorry, did not mean to imply that they were the only ones. Just used them as an example. It just seems they make the news the most.

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#19 | 32 days ago

mandisdad (+)

irbe38 wrote:

sorry, did not mean to imply that they were the only ones. Just used them as an example. It just seems they make the news the most.

They do make the news the most. I don't think that the fact that the priests cannot marry helps them any.

I'm not sure

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#20 | 32 days ago

irbe38 (+)

mandisdad wrote:

They do make the news the most. I don't think that the fact that the priests cannot marry helps them any.

You are probably right.

Only regarding the issues they have already overcome

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#	Name	FanIQ	Answer (Red= You Disagreed)
38	Jahiegel 08/05/2008 04:47PM		I don't go to church
37	irbe38 08/05/2008 12:01PM		Only regarding the issues they have already overcome
36	TTTYYYLLLEEERRR 08/05/2008 01:52AM		I'm not sure
35	sportsfreak008 08/05/2008 01:36AM		I don't go to church
34	zskea01 07/12/2008 05:29PM		Only regarding the issues they have already overcome
33	Big_Country78 07/11/2008 07:53AM		I'm not sure
32	Nick S 07/10/2008 08:39PM		I'm not sure
31	Indydave 07/07/2008 01:21PM		Always
30	Anthonyg7575 07/06/2008 05:28PM		Never
29	barcelona2013 07/06/2008 03:09PM		Always
28	mavsoccer23 07/06/2008 11:00AM		I don't go to church
27	mavsoccer23 07/06/2008 11:00AM		I don't go to church
26	kramer 07/06/2008 12:45AM		Only regarding the issues they have already overcome
25	Jess 07/05/2008 10:25PM		I don't go to church
24	mandisdad 07/05/2008 10:07PM		I'm not sure
23	just_smile_12 07/05/2008 06:48PM		Always
22	YankeeDudeL 07/05/2008 05:35PM		I don't go to church
21	kocer26 07/05/2008 04:50PM		I don't go to church
20	G Money 07/05/2008 03:27AM		I don't go to church
19	faithsports13 07/05/2008 02:33AM		Always
18	towsongirl12 07/04/2008 11:20PM		I'm not sure
17	craign123 07/04/2008 09:15PM		I don't go to church
16	yankeebert 07/04/2008 08:51PM		Never
15	nebo 07/04/2008 06:11PM		Only regarding the issues they have already overcome
14	cbreezylvr 07/04/2008 04:49PM		I don't go to church
13	Kerri 07/04/2008 04:33PM		I'm not sure
12	KSbengals 07/04/2008 04:13PM		I don't go to church
11	vindog 07/04/2008 03:51PM		I don't go to church
10	ImmortallEyesz 07/04/2008 03:32PM		Only regarding the issues they have already overcome
9	theshrewdone 07/04/2008 03:01PM		Only regarding the issues they have already ov