Pastor Admits to Crime in Front of Church

[@benner1320]

The "You didn't tell us she was 14" was actually genius. It forced him to actually say the number 16 out loud, lest he looked even worse.

[@daniellelopez3342]

@@puregameplay7916 which is SO disgusting. We need reform.

[@benner1320]

@@puregameplay7916 That is correct, but the law aside, many consider it unethical if the age gap is so large. It would at the very least be considered very weird and creepy, especially from a pastor. I would also make the argument that he was an authority figure to the girl, which would make it illegal.

[@zay8899]

@@puregameplay7916 which is fucking lunacy

[@TezalTube]

@@daniellelopez3342 He literally lied.

[@broccolisoub9888]

@@puregameplay7916 we found him guys....we found the pedo, regardless of whether or not she was of legal age she was not consenting...plus 16 is literally still a child, even if it is legal, trying to defend that shit is kinda telling

[@hunterkiller1440]

Woman: You didn't tell us she was 14! Pastor: Um, no no no no, she was 16. Was he expecting: "Oh understandable. have a nice day."

[@MrUssy101]

Hey guys it’s critical: Today we are taking yet another clip from my live stream watching a KZbin video that someone else made and getting millions view for very little I add with my boring and dry tired voice. Also for the comedic effect I will stretch the image on the KZbin thumbnail for the billionth time. Please laugh !!!

[@forgivezharion6989]

Ratio + yb better + nobody cares + this you 🤓🤓👨🏼‍💻👨🏼‍💻👶🏽

[@minerpig64]

@ahhh the girl was with him for 9 years. That's 16 to 25. She isn't a victim lol

[@S1D3W1ND3R015]

If you watch enough Chris Hansen or other pedophiles catchers. They all say that. As if it's any better. Same with lying about their age and dropping 10 years off from like 45 to 35. As if it's better. This guy is a pedo.

[@mrtoast244]

@ahhh you have 3 videos Edit: I love Terraria though

[@austism1]

You're missing the huge part.... he didn't go there to confess.... SHE WENT THERE TO EXPOSE HIM, and he must of seen her in the crowd so he decided to reveal his interpretation of what happened before she could out him. if she didnt have the courage to go, this would have never happened. Brave girl.

[@noremac7216]

Yup he wasn't confessing he was doing damage control

[@Ivan-M]

Make me remember to Ellie of The Last Of Us

[@JCTBomb]

Oh my God. You’re fucking right. His tone of voice was not repentant, it was declaratory. It was like saying what he ate from breakfast. He didn’t care. You’re so fucking right. Underrated comment. He kept defending himself and correcting the people in the audience. If he really was sorry he wouldn’t have been able to stand on that stage or look the members of the crowd in the eyes. He probably would have resigned weeks prior if he actually had been convicted of his crime. But no. He didn’t care. He was anxious he’d be ratted out like you said. This makes me so sick to my stomach, having grown up in church this kind of thing could have happened and I wouldn’t have known what to have done as a kid. This makes me so sick how twisted they use the scripture. It makes me sick to my stomach to see how they disregard justice just to save face and appear godly. Using “forgiveness” as a means to sweep it under the rug and dismiss the whole thing of responsibly for his crimes. 100% fucking pure evil. God has a special place in hell for this guy. That’s biblically endorsed too. Just read Matthew 23. Jesus literally would be disgusted and condemn these kinds of people. Half of Jesus’ ministry was **against** the so called “Pastors” of his day and age, the Pharisees and Sadducees. He literally warns people to “do what they teach you but not what they do” because he wanted to make a distinction between actually following the law and acting unjustly and lawlessly as the hypocritical teachers would do. If Jesus was around today I bet he would fucking disown Christianity. 100% These fucking hypocrites defend their faith more then they do their fellow man. Disgusting what people will do when you dangle eternal life on a string in front of them.

[@Blood_Boltz]

Okay, that explains A LOT to me. I will take down my comment of "why was this lady, AND her husband still going to the same church, with the SAME preacher who repeatedly raped her as a child?" Thanks for the clarification.

[@goobernator50k21]

@@JCTBomb I didn’t read all of this but understanding the gist, It truly is horrible that stuff like this happens, we can’t let it get to us to much though. God deals with it all in the end of it and he’ll get his due-diligence in the end.

[@TheBestSam42]

Him saying “I committed adultery” is like saying “Officer I was only 5ks over the speed limit” when you rear ended a family of 4

[@feraltaco4783]

And the family is scarred for life.

[@darkflux]

heh..."rear-ended".

[@Natevan_25]

@@darkfluxnahhhhh

[@darkflux]

@@Natevan_25 you say that, but...BUTT! hahahaha! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Natevan_25]

@@darkflux wow

[@piccolo54trunks2]

I once had a pastor who told me that he once had a woman come to him and basically admit that her husband was viciously abusing her, and she wanted to seek religious guidance since she believed that men were to be the head of the household. The pastor immediately called the cops and the husband was arrested. I wish there were more pastors who could separate from religion just for a second to do the right thing. So many of these people use it as a way to abuse their position of power. edit: As many people have said, it was a poor choice of words to say "separate from religion." This specifically referenced how people use religion as a shield to do whatever they want.

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

I am so glad that situation went well. It is unfortunate how we can be so into our faith that we forget that there are legal systems in place for situations like this.

[@kylos1999]

Good on that pastor for doing that because that’s what any rational human being should do

[@providence160]

It’s not seperate religion from doing the right thing, it’s separating greed and power to do the right thing. God tells you to turn the other cheek to be patient and loving, to not act back in a hateful, not to flagellate and hurt you. If someone is continually abusing you, you have to leave. (Also usually priests and pastors don’t call the cops due to the person asking not to, which I think is fair to be honest.)

[@dakotatrue12]

I agree with your point, but doing the right thing is not inherently separating it from religion at all.

[@politicsiswack8925]

My pastor is liked that he is a very respectable and inspiring man.

[@pickledbuns]

That woman is so insanely brave. Not only to speak out in front of her abuser but in front of all of his supporters.

[@BJGvideos]

She's got him on video now to take him to court too.

[@renegadepyro726]

3 bot comments on your one comment. These bots are crazy

[@localoni4305]

@@devenmaldonado8362 Dude is actually out here trying fan flames, don't mind his dumbass.

[@pickledbuns]

@@renegadepyro726 ikr and the bait comments. wild

[@shlawgb0b]

@Savetion Xi 😈 thats so fucking disgusting to say. ik ur whole personality is being a troll, but thats low bruh

[@reginamurad3892]

Imagine calling child rape "adultery" just to minimize it to only later be called out by that very brave victim the next minute. wow.

[@hyperv1016]

Far Cry 5 in a nutshell

[@schnuffelpuff3923]

Im suprised that nobody stood up while he talked and called him a fkn childf*cker.

[@yungsouljah2012]

@@hyperv1016 ?

[@hyperv1016]

@@yungsouljah2012 Yes? Like, what do you mean what? I literally just said Fc5. Are you illiterate?

[@cocobean3996]

@@yungsouljah2012 poopoo

[@utry_daniel438]

As a Christian, you couldn't be any more spot on about the "worshipping pastors more than Jesus" part. It's kinda sad.

[@thesinfulyogini2073]

I can’t deal with it!

[@GodsGoofiest]

i hurts to see people infect our churches

[@valeriekatampoi216]

It's even worse in some countries here in Africa. The false pastor uses the ToUch nOT My anOiNtED oNe, Do mY pRopHeTS nO HarM bible verse to intimidate anyone that tries to question them. It sucks. There's the honor that, biblically speaking, pastors should be given. But then there's this. Complete manipulation

[@luisr0987]

Im guessing the worshipping is due to the trust they put on the pastors.

[@bagbunny]

It's the pastors, it's the ones that want to go up and testify the most. I was called to Christ about twenty years ago, but I also started working at the county jail. The number of church folk I saw come in and out of there was horrible, the things they were doing showed that they were not following what they preached. I believe now that was a test of my conviction and I failed. I denied myself a relationship with God because of what I saw others doing, the same ones that prayed with me and laid their hands on my head. I feel that calling again and pray that my character is strong enough this time, whatever test may come.

[@curtisberg3028]

Imagine being a dad with a daughter who goes to this church. Then imagine how little self respect you must have to give him a hug after

[@schnuffelpuff3923]

His son, Jeremiah Lowe also is a child rapist. He raped Jessi Kline when she was 13 and he was supposed to babysit her, her family also were members of John Lowe's fucked up church.

[@sovietsid9452]

It's not a matter of self respect. They are likely just stupid and brainwashed

[@mikey_gc8]

Dude, yes

[@kendram6579]

So true. I'd be disgusted and honestly feel unsafe in my own house. How could anyone hug a person after you find out he did such a horrible thing?!?

[@jakefinnicum3278]

The good thing is if you watch the whole thing a lot of people left

[@batbabe1507]

I stood up in church when I was much younger and "came forward" about being sexually abused, when my abuser was in the congregation. Didn't mention him by name but it was a terrifying experience. I can't even imagine directly confronting them. The absolute strength of this woman.

[@charlesm.2604]

And also a room of people that were cheering him seconds ago ! Thank god they saw the distress and stood up for the victim because it could have went a complete other way, and the poor woman would have to reconsider her own life because people minimized the trauma even more. But let's not talk about it I'm just glad it went the way it did !

[@crazychase98]

Stupid go to the cops and name drop him. But you didn't that a you issue now.

[@younggangstah8357]

Sorry that happened to you flaming corgis

[@freezy2755]

Man up

[@joshg6792]

​@@freezy2755 😂😂😂

[@1andonlyneo]

this man should be in jail. imagine being the victim and telling your story and there goes the whole crowd hugging your fucking abuser that's a fucking slap on the face.

[@kevinoneill7837]

sadly abusers and rapists often get off very easy

[@Jankz23]

I mean then call the cops

[@postbloom9767]

@@Jankz23 pretty sure shes taking him to court

[@Jankz23]

@@postbloom9767 doubt it

[@postbloom9767]

@@Jankz23 he was given the death penalty

[@sorabaidya6067]

He calls it "adultery" but she wasnt even an adult 💀

[@scazab6408]

church in a nutshell

[@normified]

childery

[@WaaWaainnitbruv]

Infantery

[@AAAZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAA]

Adultery still applies for both adults and underage people

[@thenonsequitur]

@@AAAZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAA Good job, you're now half way to understanding the joke!

[@Mcgif21]

It was kind of smart on the part of the lady who said “you didn’t tell them she was 14 years old.” In doing that she had him admit verbally that she was 16

[@noodlyboi101]

But the age of consent is 16 in Indiana.

[@Mcgif21]

Well it doesn’t really sound like this lady consented

[@plexyglass429]

@@noodlyboi101 oh so it's ok to abuse your power then 🤡

[@Unmarketable]

@@noodlyboi101 Your litany of comments defending pedophiles and animal abusers is telling

[@noodlyboi101]

@@Unmarketable Not defending a pedophile and don’t know where you got animal abuse from, I would never hurt either of my chihuahuas. She was 16 at the time, the age of consent in Indiana is 16, there was no problem unless it wasn’t consensual, which we don’t know. In France it’s 14, but no one is claiming that French people are pedophiles over there.

[@rats1045]

bro imagine how awful and helpless she felt after spilling her heart out after so long of hiding it and thinking "oh yeah theyre finally gonna get to see how awful this man is and his life is over" just for people to CLAP FOR HIM and HUG HIM and FORGIVE HIM

[@coreythepeanut]

@Molly McDade I want to believe, in the end, he’ll get his comeuppance. Maybe someday.

[@alexanderleonardi3625]

@@coreythepeanut no one ever does. that would be justice, and justice doesnt exist

[@callidusvulpes5556]

@@alexanderleonardi3625 Many don’t receive it sadly, but justice exists still. Just because it isn’t objectively (it’s impossible for it to be objectively perfect) perfect doesn’t mean it isn’t justice.

[@alexanderleonardi3625]

@@callidusvulpes5556 if it isnt perfect, it isnt justice

[@callidusvulpes5556]

@@alexanderleonardi3625 “iF iT iSnT pErFeCt, iT iSnT jUsTiCe” Get out of here with your “No True Scotsman!” fallacy bullshit along with the nihilistic behavior where you only think in negative absolutes. I’m not asking you to be all happy and cheery all of the time, just to accept the fact that even though a large percentage or even a majority of the population (depending on how you define it) doesn’t receive justice many still do. Fairness is subjective. Say there is a scenario where a length has to be determined for a sentencing, boom you can’t objectively choose an amount of time that would be appropriate.

[@UCanCallMeJesus1]

My church's Pastor commited adultery, and he was kicked out of the church. Seeing them give him a standing ovation for this is uncomfortable.

[@indiesunflowers]

this wasn't adultery, it was child r*pe. he should be in jail. but kicking someone out for adultery is actually going against the bible. cheating is not a reason to kick someone out of a church, the place of forgiveness and "come as you are". that makes zero sense.

[@icu3869]

What on earth prompted this? The victim said , “ I’m a prisoner no more”. I’m interested in the catalyst or motivation here. ?

[@Words-of-encouragement.-.]

@@icu3869 I'm speculating here, but maybe he has been trying to keep her quiet about it, and she reached a breaking point. I think she probably gave him an ultimatum and told him that he either confesses to everyone or she will just out him. Most would choose to do it themselves so that they can frame to not be as bad as it actually was. That's exactly what he did, and although for a brief moment he seemed to be in hot water...it basically worked...

[@PeachDragon_]

In Italy this shit wouldn't fly, Americans are very picky about the rules they want to follow, despite screeching "god bless America" every twelve secondd

[@noahparker50]

Is God not all about forgiveness? You forget that in God's eyes all sin is equal except for one. Would you forgive someone for lying? Would you kick him out for lying? If the church doesn't want him as pastor anymore that's definitely reasonable, but to kick him out of the church is not right in my opinion.

[@Gruurp]

The fact that She steps up to the stage to say to a crowd of people that she was struggling to not kill herself, just for them to go and hug theguy like he's done something great is fcking vile.

[@awelshwhale]

Religious people can be terrible

[@livelaughloath]

they are betas aka sheep aka npcs they dont have brains dont be mad at them be mad at the person who abused their power

[@aurograce2983]

At my church the pastor would not have good consequences... you do not mess with children

[@Muni_Puni]

The victim is the only one who is allowed to “forgive him”, not this fucking crowd that had nothing to do with it.

[@alexanderleonardi3625]

i imagine forgiving him would just lead to him doing it to her again

[@Kudeshka]

Only God can and I assume word got out that's why he confessed to it

[@Ironica82]

When the leader falls, it affects all the followers. Leaders are meant to follow a high standard to set an example to the followers on how to live. Thus, when he failed that high standard, it does affect everyone else.

[@alexrider6646]

Facts

[@johnhallow]

I get where you're coming from but that's not how it works in this case

[@Tyluw]

Imagine how the girl must’ve felt seeing all those people go up there and offer forgiveness… I hope for nothing but the best for her and her family

[@tomioka8405]

Yeh what a cesspool of freaks

[@uzisbaked]

Unbelievable.

[@zach8474]

Well I mean they are in a church. They doing what the bible teaches. She should take legal action if she wants him to be properly brought to justice. They have a confession and everything on tape. But I do agree forgiving that so quickly is crazy especially because it was done in his church office and 20 years of hypocrisy later after he can take a pension he reveals all smh. They are better belivers than I am.

[@zimton539]

@@zach8474 "They doing what the bible teaches" This is the dumbest shit I heard this week.

[@Deathstar21991]

@@zach8474 If this is what being a good believer looks like, then I don’t wanna have anything to do with it.

[@hanks1263]

The fact that he has the ego to stand in front of the crowd, say “Ya I molested a minor, but now you’re going to forgive me because I’m undergoing the biblical recovery process” is somehow so suprising and yet almost expected

[@alaskaone]

Wasn't at all surprising tbh

[@greenlightxbpg]

Bruh why he is using the Bible to justify his extremely unholy actions

[@wyattjohnson5181]

I'm pretty sure the Bible says to stone adulterers. Anyone good at pitching?

[@AmberyTear]

Knowing religious bigots this isn't surprising at all.

[@maddy8328]

@@greenlightxbpg that's what Christians do

[@raphraph995]

Imagine how heartbreaking it must have been for that poor woman to see people from her congregation HUG the predator who sexually abused her, minutes after she mustered the courage to talk publicly about it. And then people wonder why victims don’t speak up smh

[@CouncilOfBadDecisions]

Well, us Christians always forgive even when it’s extremely hard. What this person did is extremely horrible, but Jesus would forgive him, and that’s why half the church forgave him.

[@DiscoPanic3]

@@CouncilOfBadDecisions you're no christian, you're delusional

[@blademoralusven1657]

@@CouncilOfBadDecisions And that's why people hate Jesus

[@CouncilOfBadDecisions]

@@blademoralusven1657 I personally find it extremely hard to hate Jesus.

[@VenusFuentes-v8r]

@@CouncilOfBadDecisionsthat’s what u ppl like to think in ur head to condemn ur horrible actions saying “oh well Jesus will forgive me” when that’s not true in the slightest listen to NDE’s people go to hell for their evil actions and u will find out pal. :)

[@noahhecker6672]

“Pastors are worshipped more than Jesus.” 100% agree. I went to this youth conference called Generation Unleashed when I was in high school, and I swear, every pastor there had the typical hipster look (Jean jacket, brown shoes, skinny jeans, derpy beard etc.) and they were all treated like one would treat a celebrity. It’s crazy man

[@forgivezharion6989]

Ratio + yb better + nobody cares + this you 🤓🤓👨🏼‍💻👨🏼‍💻👶🏽

[@jaceangel9916]

"Lovers of men, and not lovers of God."

[@hinglemccringleberry9389]

stuff like that is the reason I don't go to church, or even really believe in going. You're relationship with God is your own, and you shouldn't need to gather like that, especially when there are so many false believers that are head pastors or priests. I also notice that a lot of people at church are super judgemental, and like to call out others on bullshit to make you feel like shit, and make themselves seem "holier than thou"

[@arr3business939]

@@hinglemccringleberry9389 the pastors at my church are bomb, they just preach out their lungs out and the crowd loves it, including me.

[@MontySlython]

@@hinglemccringleberry9389 that depends mostly on the reason they go to church, an interesting study found that those who went to church for materialistic reasons such as relationships, food, connections were found to be the most racist or outwardly judgmental while those who solely wanted to improve their relationship with God and pray were actually some of the least racist people in the population or something like that

[@jackrose5077]

"You didn't tell them she was 14 years old!" "No, she was 16." The woman recording is legitimately a genius for that, got that perfect confession.

[@shane_kai1983]

Dude pulled an “achually”

[@SnootDog]

Timestamp?

[@kill_h_er]

@@SnootDog 7:28

[@Hey_Its_Dom2818]

the guy is a POS but he could have said "she was not 14" and left it there

[@Arcsin27]

i just scrolled down to say that! i choose to believe she weaponized the concept outlined in a screenshot i saw once: the best way to get accurate information is to say something incorrect and wait for people to correct you

[@ProdArbitrary]

I like how the woman filming says “You didn’t tell them she was 14” and he says “she was 16” as if that makes the situation any better

[@Thebrianweissman]

Well, depending on where this was filmed, it could be the difference between it being essentially legal and being statutory rape.

[@ThunderWolfUE]

İt does make a difference one is straight up rape the other is pedophilia

[@kempolar9768]

@@Thebrianweissman I feel like the legality of it isn't what people should care about here, but the fact that he has tried to make that distinction clearly shows that he knows what he did is illegal.

[@johnathanwalker8395]

@@Thebrianweissman all rape is illegal

[@1takesidd995]

one of those situations where it doesn’t make it any better at all but the aforementioned is definitely “worse” in a sense

[@johnsuarez1404]

Name a more iconic duo than pastors and sex scandals

[@shelby5809]

corn on the cob

[@jamesrumer7935]

@@shelby5809 true

[@SwaggyDawggy]

Pringles can and latex glove 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnsuarez1404]

@@SwaggyDawggy WHAT

[@nyabreezy4038]

@@SwaggyDawggyI’d be better than that

[@fklmrek437]

Imagine being sexually assaulted as a teenager multiple times by a pastor and then watch him admit it and be forgiven because he is a pastor

[@tendaTBH]

and then watching ppl go hug him and comfort him while ur sitting there crying after telling everyone how he raped you. that is some sicko shit.

[@robot4268]

@Savetion Xi 😈 you do realize that nobody loves you, right

[@brandoncook6190]

I am the God of earthworm's and homeless people.

[@Xbitxx]

was it sexual assault?

[@spiritbx1337]

This your brain on ideologies.

[@livingcorpse5664]

People need to stop forgiving people who do not regret their actions because it just encourages them. This guy doesn't regret his actions, he is not confessing. He is bragging.

[@MrUssy101]

Hey guys it’s critical: Today we are taking yet another clip from my live stream watching a KZbin video that someone else made and getting millions view for very little I add with my boring and dry tired voice. Also for the comedic effect I will stretch the image on the KZbin thumbnail for the billionth time. Please laugh !!!

[@forgivezharion6989]

Ratio + yb better + nobody asked + this you 🤓🤓👨🏼‍💻👨🏼‍💻👶🏽

[@pineapple2.041]

FACTS

[@justpeachy7812]

@@MrUssy101 twitter copypasta

[@cory6940]

Don’t you have a gelbooru account?

[@Vambrayse]

That victim was so brave, so very brave to stand up for herself infront of her abuser. I hope the girl is okay.

[@dontspikemydrink9382]

eh, woman. agree with you otherwise

[@dontspikemydrink9382]

@@Bwdabawdy yes

[@duckified.]

@@dontspikemydrink9382 "girl" doesn't have to be an age-specific term, it can just mean a female person.

[@Crooked_g]

@@duckified.if it did mean that woman wouldn’t be a word

[@CSWdenji69]

I don’t

[@threebeanmaraca]

hell is too kind for people like this pastor

[@CSWdenji69]

Cry

[@koalaplays8855]

Yet atheists go there automatically 🫤. Such a sadistic religion.

[@YemTin-c1b]

@@CSWdenji69you a pedo too?

[@katrinaaverage-potato5828]

@@CSWdenji69you’re not good at baiting

[@AW-xc1xc]

@@CSWdenji69Here three months later just to laugh at your bait attempt

[@ratt6176]

“I told you I committed adultery.” “YOU DIDN’T TELL THEM SHE WAS 14 YEARS OLD!” “Uh, she was 16…” Yeah man that makes it MUCH more reasonable, absolutely vile human.

[@Europa_GG]

@@puregameplay7916 and?

[@matthewgrimaldo5556]

@@puregameplay7916 but not in this country

[@ninevehgrey]

@Pure Gameplay I mean lots of horrible things are legal in lots of places, doesn't make it ok.

[@ML-hl1uh]

@@puregameplay7916 Romeo and Juliet law applies to most states.

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

@@ninevehgrey I mean i mean i mean.. I mean.. I guess.

[@Thatonebrownhuevito]

The nerve of this disgusting human being to call it an “affair” and “adultery” is absolutely mind boggling- Like no you creep you took advantage of a innocent 16 year old girl and I’m sad to say that I have feeling that she isn’t the only one but I hope I’m wrong.

[@kindafreexp1415]

Well, saying "I r***d a child" wouldn't have got him nearly as many hugs or near as spectacular a standing ovation. ...but yes, if he was willing to do it once and accepted everyone's undying love for him after he handcrafted the narrative to get off the hook he most certainly has done it and/or is willing to do it again. But after that you won't see many others come forward to tell their story, sadly.

[@WillEnj0y]

Literally the least holy thing I can imagine. If there is a god, dude will burn.

[@dflaming1371]

In the Bible, it talks about how you forgive to be forgiven by God in turn. That letting go of the bitterness in you frees YOU, let's you move on and practice what you preach. What you desire, you also give. It never says to not lock up a POS

[@mmarage1]

He was mainly hoping to avoid the details getting out that he had abused a child. He was hoping to take a smaller L and hoping to leave with his dignity and reputation mostly intact. Had she not spoken up about his bullshit, everyone would've still mostly respected that piece of sub-human refuse.

[@MrOnetedify]

in Australia 16 years is legal age. ii dont know what you on about.. how ever if he raped her thats a different story and ofc he cheated on his family which is wrong

[@hallieeramos]

"What I've never understood is why pastors, themselves, are treated like gods." This. This is one of the biggest reasons I stopped going to Church. Senior members and leaders of the Church are treated like gods who can do no wrong, while everyone else is judged and belittled for every, tiny little move. The hypocrisy in Church is rampant and ridiculous.

[@obama_man9933]

That’s mainly just mega churches for some reason

[@DellenoftheDell]

@@obama_man9933 You’d be surprised… many people treat their local pastors the same way and it does a great deal of widespread harm.

[@hallieeramos]

@Obama _man9 Nope. Grew up in a tiny town going to a church with a population of less than 100, had the same problems. People talk about these issues mainly in reference to megachurches, but I've seen and heard about these problems at churches of all sizes and denominations.

[@Brucifer2]

Church has a strange parasitic community. The good news is that for the most part its like twitter, they only have power over you if you're in the community...until it comes into politics.

[@anitachamberlain3391]

@@hallieeramos I can vouch for that too. It's sad that it seems to happen regardless of size. I do t know who's actually safe from that.

[@xoxjae]

as someone who is a christian, this is so messed up. this is actually disgusting.

[@Hugs_is_where_its_at]

As a Christian as well, I 100% back up your opinion.. this is gross

[@CowboyCaleb64]

as a Christian i also agree this man needs prison time

[@valeriekatampoi216]

Everything from the abuse to how they handle it is so sad and outrageous

[@m4ke_yourself]

I’m also a Christian, Charlie did a really good job explaining this and adding good points, even though he’s not religious. It’s disgusting honestly!

[@a.elsagonzalez6824]

As I Christian I agree with you

[@xio1062]

“for years i thought i was a horrible person having suicidal thoughts…” not only was she put through the physical abuse of molestation, she was put through the emotional abuse and trauma of her religion demonizing her mental health struggles that were caused by her PASTOR. disgusting. i hope he gets what he deserves, and i hope she gets a chance to begin a healing process.

[@supremesalsa3257]

Umm I’m a Christian and it is certainly not demonized. Maybe by shitty people in said religion but that doesn’t make the whole religion that way

[@sneery9677]

@@supremesalsa3257 ❤

[@alexbush714]

@@supremesalsa3257 thats so awesome that that's what u got out of that comment that was so cool thanks

[@PA-1000]

@@alexbush714 I mean, their comment wasn't off point. Don't know why ur acting so sarcastic

[@eggey434]

@@supremesalsa3257 okay, I think I got it. So your saying that yes it happens but it's not all Christians. Which is a given? I mean yeah, it not all Christians but it's a noticeable amout of christens that do this kind of thing. And it is important to address and talk about.

[@SuperMatthew345]

Calling what he did "adultery" is like being upset about a scratch on my car that's completely totaled.

[@THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE.]

But what he did was adultery

[@ketchup_lube]

​@Jesus's name was Joshua you have to ask yourself what's worse, SA of a child or adultery.

[@jackcinephile7554]

TO BE FAIR, the word "adultery" in the Bible covers many things. Even premarital sex is considered adultery. So, if you wanna be technical about it, assaulting a woman is adultery, by biblical definition. However, he deliberately uses very broad vocabulary in order for people to not understand the true gravity of his sins.

[@heckingbamboozled8097]

@@THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE. It wasn't JUST adultery, you r*pe apologist. He took advantage of an underage girl.

[@killjinxx]

@@THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE. yeah, technically, but it wasn’t JUST adultery. that implies that he just cheated on his wife with another woman, not that he molested an underage girl?? fucking obviously are you okay

[@oscarwb3046]

I feel so bad for this girl. Imagine coming out and telling everyone you were sexually physically abused as a child and then the people you just told this to basically dont give a single f

[@BigBrosFilms]

That's usually what happens in the south. They just blame the victim no matter what.

[@Kizamo]

@@BigBrosFilms this wasn’t even the south tho, it was Indiana. This shit can happen everywhere

[@bluebleo9762]

@@BigBrosFilms Indiana is about as far north as you can get in the Midwest without going into Canada.

[@PiperAtTheGatesOfYourMom]

@@BigBrosFilms baseless & untruthful claim just to bash on the south. This was Indiana. It has nothing to do with the state, but house to house. You can meet terrible people in Texas, or great people in Cali, but then go down one house and you’ll meet great people in texas and awful people in Cali.

[@sarahamira5732]

@@Kizamo to be fair I've been to Indiana. It may not physically be in the south but it sure as hell is the south mentally speaking

[@angelicsystem7026]

i went to this church and was in the room when this all happened, the pasture had bribed the family with "church protection" as long as she hadnt said anything. i knew the victim decently well and she was the sweetest person id ever met. i know families who still continue to go here, they removed John and replaced him with his son.

[@Clutch_Kick187]

Fellow Indiana resident here.. born and raised in a Christian church.. this place looks familiar, where is it located?..

[@cocobutter3175]

Church protection? Protection from what? Y'all got the Italian mafia running around robbing people, or something? Or did he mean, like, "spiritual protection"? Are they gonna pray extra hard so none of the family gets possessed? I'm genuinely curious what exactly he was trying to bribe her with. Most people dangle money or the promise of a career, but it seems like his bribe was as BS as his "confession".

[@glory.shared]

Once this guy's known to the whole world, he's gonna have so much fucking rednecks coming after his ass.

[@blaiddfumbler]

​​@@Clutch_Kick187They won't tell you because they're lying about going to the church lol

[@Clutch_Kick187]

@@blaiddfumbler You could be right, I googled it myself after no response, but TBH most the congregation were psychopathic as they went and hugged the sick SOB after the heat breaking, sickening truth that came out..

[@dragunyahov]

fun fact: according to biblical law, if a pastor commits adultery he is no longer allowed to be a pastor

[@Taylor_mamaof2]

Yup. My grandpa was an elder at his church and was kicked out for leaving his wife for an old flame. Married his old flame. Southern Baptist btw.

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

cant believe they made them have no bitches 😭 thats amazing

[@lalotime]

That's catholic, or some other church that functions like catholics. In most churches, if you committed adultery but repented, you can still be a pastor. As long as it doesn't effect the church in a negative way. However churches like the Catholic Church, have all these rules and regulations that are more about business than worship. A recent priest has been saying lines wrong when baptising. So all these people think they aren't saved anymore because of a simple mistake. Dumb A lot of people think of Catholics when they hear christain. But really most christain churches in the US don't like Catholics. Not the people, just their beliefs. They have idols that step between them and God. A lot of abuse happens in the catholic church too. Bad rep for christains

[@edithputhy4948]

@@lalotime Catholic priests can't even marry so how would they divorce

[@hilairebelloc3368]

@@lalotime The Catholic Church, being the oldest institution in the world, with over a billion members across the globe, necessarily has an extensive Code of Canon Law that, ideally, guarantees a degree of oversight and provides channels for conducting business and addressing abuses. However, the form of the Sacrament of Baptism is not a matter of canon law; it is a matter of sacramental theology. So you are wrong to connect the baptismal formula with "rules and regulations that are more about business than worship." On the contrary, the sacrament itself depends in part upon the proper words being said, which principle may be seen in embryo in the New Testament; the baptismal font is not the place for personal ingenuity. The priest in question did not make a "simple mistake"; regardless of his intentions he was either extremely careless or willfully disrespectful of the Church's instructions. Finally, to say that the invalidly baptized are not "save[d]" is to misunderstand the Catholic doctrines concerning salvation, which see a more or less gradual human progress toward beatitude, in cooperation with the divine grace normatively received at Baptism. In other words, if you're going to call something "dumb," I suggest understanding it first.

[@yungmonsterxs8929]

I love how the lady who screamed at the man for doing that to a 14 year old and he so blatantly corrects her by saying she was 16, like it makes it any better.

[@MrUssy101]

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[@popk0rnshr1mp]

What the fuck is happening in these comments?

[@jamesfoxx564]

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[@forgivezharion6989]

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[@MysteryFaceX]

This is absolutely disgusting. Good for this victim for standing up for herself. This man deserves jail time.

[@kirbo7184]

@UrMom how doesn't he?

[@KFWinterblue]

@@kirbo7184 he’s just another average pastor using church to do harm to children

[@randominternetbro6562]

@UrMom how not? 1. It's fucking disgusting. 2. It's a felony.

[@paltil]

@UrMom I felt like I got a seizure trying to read your comment, but anyways, he committed an actual crime. He deserves jail time 100%

[@NorthAyase]

@@randominternetbro6562 I haven't watched the full video, did he assault her?

[@TheAndrewj96]

I’m pretty sure this is where The Boys got that scene where Firecracker tearfully admits to having sex with a teenage boy, but because she frames it as “I was in a dark place and it brought me to God’s light,” everyone in her fanbase supports her completely.

[@ImNotEnoch]

Same, bro same

[@isabelringing4627]

what a slap in the face to the victim to have dozens of people go up and embrace your offender after you explained what happened in an extremely vulnerable way. i'm disgusted.

[@salvie777]

THIS!!! I can’t believe no one and Charlie haven’t mentioned that part specifically. That is seriously just a WHOLE new layer of trauma dumped on top of what was already there

[@teapeaa]

@@salvie777 he did, stated that everyone started to hug him as forgiveness as if he was the victim. its evil. poor girl.

[@tamaracheyenne7861]

I cant even imagine the feeling she got while watching that...so fucking sad.

[@KingM119]

sounds like some form of manipulation for a lack of an better word.

[@youngeeneden1594]

@@salvie777 really? I’ve never expect people to come and comfort me as a victim. They’re leaving their lives, they’re being deceived by others, I mean it’s tough to hear him praised, but jeez

[@Timsimon11]

The way the woman talked about "hiding this for so long" and the general animosity in her voice is what makes me think she was probably going to bring it to light on her own. The way the pastor tells his side feels like he knew he was going to get exposed and chose to confess first in an attempt to control the situation as best he could. If not that, what else could have possibly prompted this confession?

[@Deathstar21991]

That’s what I was thinking. The pastor only confessed to save face. Otherwise it would’ve been a much bigger scandal.

[@Blue_Guppy]

Yeah from watching the video I believe the person recording was with the girl because after he thinks he’s in the clear a blond girl gets up and walks in front of the camera to the front. Makes me think they confronted him and planned this out to ensure he told the truth but then took matters into their own hands.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

That makes a lot of sense. I didn't think about that until I read your comment but I bet you're correct.

[@crywolf826]

Too true lol. That's probably exactly what happened. He had a panicked defensive tone when people were yelling at him.

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

There is little else that could have prompted his reaction other than an outside party somehow finding out about the situation. Damage control before the rumors start. But kudos to her for speaking up regardless. I cannot imagine listening to my abuser being applauded and still having the confidence to speak the truth up on stage. Just wow 👏👏👏

[@babykay6261]

I can only imagine how that girl feels watching them hug that monster. I’m absolutely disgusted. You’d think they would have him arrested. I pray she gets the justice she deserves and heals.

[@maddy8328]

Agreed, it's so nasty

[@backpackpepelon3867]

Fascinating to see the Will Smith slap event type of behavior from the crowd in that church. Not a surprise tho, just very interesting to see it captured in the video like this.

[@gabiferreira6864]

@@backpackpepelon3867 Are you really putting sexual abuse of a minor on the same level as a slap?

[@BigBodyBiggolo]

Since he is admitting it on video now she should press charges

[@angel-nv7jk]

Christians 🙄

[@jadelin2866]

her voice & message was so strong. i hope she continues to heal

[@DoflamingoDonxiquote]

I don’t

[@Gunkerjunk]

@@DoflamingoDonxiquoteropemax

[@WriterBug192]

​@@DoflamingoDonxiquotego to hell 😊

[@Morosiss]

@@DoflamingoDonxiquote Ruh roh here comes the incel

[@DoflamingoDonxiquote]

@@Morosiss get a life

[@anguilla12]

Pastor: I am simply a humble sinner Woman: actually she's so brave revealing so many details about a horrific crime to a congregation that just cheered for the guy

[@98loud]

This should honestly be shown to people who may have experienced something but haven't come forward about it, seeing the narrative change so quickly when her side came out is somewhat encouraging.

[@MGVK2277]

@Kavetion no

[@dazedglownut7535]

“Pastors are worshipped more than Jesus Christ” This man is speaking the true-true.

[@feanor7080]

As a Christian, this a very sad and accurate assessment of many modern churches.

[@jarofsake2356]

@@feanor7080 As a non christian idk what happens in churches except the stereotypes

[@followeroftheway6930]

@@jarofsake2356 that honesty is refreshing

[@jarofsake2356]

@@followeroftheway6930 Thanks

[@sugoi3211]

Well of course, he's jesus himself, of course he'd know.

[@the_shadowphoenix]

Lifelong Christian here. I agree with Charlie, pastors are lifted up WAY too high. And this guy needs to answer for his crimes. This congregation had likely been taught false teachings by this pastor to make himself look better than he is. Absolutely disgusting, using Christianity to try to justify his actions and get away from them.

[@lilzenwi6714]

Pastors have been exalted higher than Jesus it’s sad to say

[@kelvyquayo]

Biblically: This guy NEEDS to step down. He is DISQUALIFIED. He’s a fraud. If he doesn’t step down he’s even a bigger fraud.

[@kelvyquayo]

@@hoffer_moment Check out the channel THE SUPERIOR WORD 🙏🏼. That’s my congregation now.

[@Satellaview1889]

@@hoffer_moment Yeah, so many people can get disconnected from what’s important, and they just focus on what the pastor says. Open your Bible and come to your own conclusions for once!

[@editorproductions5238]

nono he hasn't taught them anything different, its just how the Christian community works

[@lcs-salam]

Baptist pastor here. A lot of problems here. There's a passage in 1 Timothy 5 which calls for a pastor guilty of such sin to be rebuked publicly. This isn't a confession. I'm glad the woman confronted him. A shame the church didn't have more discernment. The Bible does equip us to handle these evil things.

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

A rebuke would be more like publicly punished or condemned or called out, not bragging like this guy is doing. He’s doing nothing but stroking his ego

[@GippyHappy]

“I got baptized twice just cause I was afraid God might have missed the first one” Is the actual funniest sentence to come out of this man’s mouth for me. I was not expecting that at all.

[@kill.me.1212]

RIGHT 😭

[@celestexo1999]

To trust in God so much and believe he's this out right almighty being that can do anything but then say some shit like that. Like oh, so God does mess up then I guess? Not shitting on anyone's belief. Just pointing out irony. It's funny.

[@mepd3350]

@@celestexo1999 well... he kinda did mess up since his perfect humans didnt listen and became imperfect

[@santaclause760]

@@mepd3350No, we are made perfect but our actions are imperfect, that is the gift of free will and it is in our nature to do evil with our will, God does not want us to sin but it is His gift he gave so gracefully.

[@mepd3350]

@@santaclause760 so basically still no, we aren't made perfect because if we were we wouldn't have that nature of "doing evil"

[@hwtvi3466]

As a Christian myself, I can’t wrap my head around the fact that not only does this pastor admit to committing a horrible crime and he doesn’t seem guilty about it at all, but the fact that the people in pews applaud him and give him hugs. If the priest at MY church did that, it would completely change the way I view him for the worst.

[@cablemccraft880]

Totally agree. I was expecting a tearful apology at the very least, but it definitely came off as him doing his best to downplay it. Based the first part of his story I do understand the congregation forgiving him. From their perspective he made a big mistake one time 20 years ago. Biblically there is a separation between forgiving a sin and lack of consequences. He can be forgiven by God/Man, yet still deserve prison. In the same way, his congregation can forgive him, while still not wanting anything to do with him ever again.

[@O-bearer-mine]

Man deserves a restraining order, imprisonment, firing, put on a register for predatory and sex offense conducts, fired again and exiled from the church, as frankly if he is capable of committing harm on people on its premises, he should not be allow near said premises This is only the professional response to such a crime and confession, victims, survivors and witnesses will probably do other unprofessional shit, but the professional and legal response is the bare minimum The monster doesn't deserve rest, enough said

[@saulstein9560]

at my brothers church recently the pastor either got caught or came out to the church that he had an affair in the past year or so and he was called to step down and leave the church not applauded and told how good he was for coming clean.

[@tbducky4136]

@@saulstein9560 my previous pastor was confronted for having 17+ affairs. He was then brought up in front of the church had to admit to what he did an was then also asked to step down from the position.

[@zombietoothache]

I am a Christian and I would gladly drop what I am doing and help this kind of person meet God... whether they're ready or not. The fact that no one felt the need to break this guy's knees is troubling. I don't ever want to look at someone like this and be able to instantly forgive them because they read the bible to me once a week.

[@nam6128]

7:25 this woman in the crowd is actually so smart for overstating the age difference as to make the pastor confess to the actual age of the girl..whether she meant to or not she got the confession out of him that "no, ackschully she was 16" not only does this open up the fact that she was underage it also tells that the pastor was very well aware that he was sexually involved with a minor.

[@Mr12Relic]

He's holding that point because the age of consent in their state is 16, so he's not facing criminal charges for statutory.

[@PistenDeer]

@@Mr12Relic I hate that so much, people will hold onto State ages of consent as if the federal age of consent isn't 18 for a very good reason, and as if that somehow makes it any less creepy. A 16 year old in California is still the same age in Indiana, still a minor no matter what some sleazy laws say.

[@Person01234]

@@PistenDeer It's not. The vast majority of countries and US states choose 14, 15 or 16. The US federal government didn't magically get the right age over everyone else, nor did california. Your cultural norms are YOUR cultural norms. What's sleazy is that this relatively old man manipulated and abused this young girl from a position of power into having sex with him. Just because the age of consent is 16 doesn't mean "relationships" like this shouldn't be heavily scrutinised, Age of Consent doesn't actually matter that much in itself because even when it's lower you don't get a big rush of teenagers wanting to have sex with middle aged men and women. I think quite clearly age of consent or not, there wasn't consent here. As the replier states, the guy wants to make sure it's 16 because 16 is not underage where he's at and he won't face statutory charges. This would force her to prove rape rather than just sex (the latter of which he's admitted to).

[@MrPainisCupcake]

@@Person01234 A lot of countries with age of consent below 18 specify that if someone under 18 has sex with someone that's over 18 it could still be classified as a crime even if the underage person consented.

[@fabledlight908]

@@Mr12Relic statutory works anyway, age of consent (if it's under 18) usually means with *other people who are under 18*. 16 yr old with a 30yr old is still (statutory) rape

[@janeadams8355]

He's not repentant. He should be on his knees begging his victim for forgiveness

[@Ellie60091]

This type of “forgiveness” mindset is so sick. I’ve had a close family member who was abused as a teen, and that man still was forgiven and accepted in church. A crime is a crime. And if it happens again, and it almost always does, it’s too late for it to get the punishment it deserves.

[@Bodacious_Crustacious]

Well of course it may depend on the crime that was committed. Sezual abuse or misconduct however is unacceptable.

[@MrUssy101]

Hey guys it’s critical: Today we are taking yet another clip from my live stream watching a KZbin video that someone else made and getting millions view for very little I add with my boring and dry tired voice. Also for the comedic effect I will stretch the image on the KZbin thumbnail for the billionth time. Please laugh !!!

[@Anonassassin]

First hollywood for Will Smith and now this. Honestly I would have gotten my belongings and walked out.

[@STEIN470]

that is how religion works. pray for forgiveness, forget, rinse and keep doing you sickly deeds. Nobody cares what terrible crimes you commit if you're part of religion. even my grandpa, completely catholic. is a terrible sick, abusive man. but he's religious so it is alright to those around. gross isn't it, well I suppose that's how the world works nowadays.

[@iamhereblossom1588]

@@MrUssy101 4chan copypasta? Also, that's cool man.

[@PrincessNiq]

As a rape victim, this whole thing is just totally unfair. It's not the church's place to forgive him. That power belongs to the victim. I don't understand how they could possibly go up to hug the guy after finding out what he did.

[@ryanwalsh5019]

@@waclac sounds like a big old excuse to me.

[@juliadesoto7374]

@@waclac That's a very old testament thing to say. You need some serious mental help, hun.

[@waclac]

@@juliadesoto7374 everything I just said is from the New Testament. and that’s crazy you mention “mental health” could you actually imagine everything I seen and went through that made me believe in god was all fake? that’s an interesting thought. I’ve seen some dark things in the night, I’ve seen paranormal activity worse then the movies in real life. I call upon Jesus for help and watched these things coward in fear. i never stop believing in him sense

[@Retro_A.M]

Luke 17:4 “Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.”

[@cosmicj-6480]

@@waclac bruh

[@Boom-hh7gf]

The man doesn’t need forgiveness, he needs to be thrown in prison.

[@StevePerez2900]

Calm the fuck down

[@robot4268]

You spelled meat grinder wrong

[@brandoncook6190]

I am the God of earthworm's and homeless people.

[@BornByDaBlood]

thrown under the prison*

[@brandoncook6190]

I am the God of earthworm's and homeless people.

[@sophia44404]

The anger she must of felt when they clapped

[@nietzsche1432]

The "yes WE did it" after being asked if HE did it makes this even more disgusting. Trying to put part of the blame on her like this. 🤢 I don't know if it's the same in America as it is in Germany, but if it is, he won't even have to face consequences, as the church has their own laws and they will likely not sentence him for his crimes. Its truly sickening 🤢

[@batsbatsghost8757]

It's different here in the U.S., thank God. Church figures are held under the same law as the rest of us. That being said though, the Catholic church is notorious for hiding evidence in cases of SA.

[@magnus6609]

He definitely won't be punished, by the law at least. There's a thing called statute of limitations in most places, meaning you can't be arrested for a crime after a certain amount of time has passed. Sad, but true.

[@ryanwalsh5019]

@@magnus6609 even if that weren't the case I doubt he'd be charged unfortunately. Cops here are very corrupt.

[@EvilOverlord1662]

The church here in America does not have its own laws, buuuuuut the people enforcing the laws here are very corrupt. So if he did go to prison, he's probably out already.

[@draytonfant8765]

@@magnus6609 not legal justice but justice can be brought all the same spreading his misdeeds and making sure it can never happen again is the first step and may god strike him down with a vengeance unseen before

[@bruhmoment-me2hw]

As a Catholic, this makes me enraged. We do not boast our sins, especially in this manner. When we seek forgiveness, we are told to do what is right. If this man actually felt sorry for what he did, he would admit to his crime and turn himself over to the police. A simple "sorry" is not enough; one must repent and reap what he sews.

[@alexanderleonardi3625]

anyone who could do what that thing did is incapable of remorse. kill it

[@KrakkenXXX]

I’m sure you were touched too

[@dominator80053]

@@KrakkenXXX 🤓

[@GreebusBleeb]

This is standard behavior for the church in most of the country

[@getachew.]

@@GreebusBleeb 🤓 do some research

[@micah459]

Imagine your abuser getting up there and getting a standing ovation when admitting to abusing you publicly. That woman was brave to stand up to him because as someone who used to be apart of the church, a lot of people will dismiss things or say your lying for speaking the truth. I totally agree with Charlie about certain people not deserving to be forgiven

[@christiancastro434]

As a Christian who's seen the worst side of spiritual authorities, I've always kept this saying in my heart: "Everyone is deserving of forgiveness, but no one is exempt from punishment"

[@teamorcas]

So true. I'm surprised the crowd turned so quickly on the pastor

[@themisfit9465]

@@christiancastro434 yeah and this is where the church gets it wrong a lot of times from my experience. Many leaders interpret forgiveness as no punishment and no justice for the victims and their flock simply follow. Very opposite of Jesus.

[@Screwby_Jones6200]

trump:lets drain the swamp Midwestern pastor:I admit to raping a minor Everyone:👏👏👏💩

[@jackoberhansley]

in our town if any adult confessed to child rape they would "disappear" and the local sheriff would look the other way.

[@oxiepidge]

I told the person who raped me as a teenager that I had forgiven him, on the advice of my therapist. Because I was told it was the only way to "let go", not only from her but society. Years later it haunts me on a daily basis. Thanks for the ending Charlie. And to anyone who has been in this situation, you absolutely do not have to forgive anyone who wrongs you in this way. Do not believe the bullshit about forgiveness is moving forward - some things are unforgivable.

[@tikimillie]

Yea, you dont owe anyone forgiveness. But, you do need to give up on the anger to move on. You should contact them and be like “you know what? I don’t forgive you.”

[@saylorc4647]

I'm sorry your therapist told you to do that. It frustrates me when people say to "forgive and forget" because how can you? That's something that's stuck with you from then on out. I was sexually assaulted and told by my family to forgive him that same day. I just said it to make them stop, but years later told him to his face that I didn't mean it and that I would never forgive him for what he did to me.

[@salekhossain1582]

I am sorry it happened to you. But at some point you have to let go of things beyond your control. Forgive yourself for letting it haunt you on a daily basis. Forgive yourself for saying I forgive you to the person who raped you. I hope there comes a time where you don’t think of it anymore.

[@kayladawn1094]

Things like abuse and sexual assult should not be forgiven and if the victim does want to forgive that is all on their terms and no one else's

[@carlosvsiguejugando3102]

Forgiveness is simply letting go of revenge, having inner peace. You don’t even have to say it aloud, you can just tell it to yourself. And by the way, forgiveness doesn’t mean trust or being friends with who ever wronged you. Forgiveness does not exclude punishment. Evil has to be stopped and wrong actions have consequences. Anyways, forgiving is up to you. At least in my experience it has helped me.

[@spectre5766]

"Pastors are worshipped more than Jesus". I love that statement. Far too common and so damn shameful.

[@laynepieri4214]

I don't know where this happened, but I wish 16 was considered a sexual minor everywhere. I was assaulted at 16, the jury was convinced I wanted it, the 30 year old man only did time in jail because he provided a gun and tried to hire someone to kill me. He was in jail for two years. I hope she gets some sort of justice, for herself and for the rest of us.

[@lilgreenslimecat]

Oh my god I'm so sorry this happened to you. I hope you recover from this 🙏 By the way I totally agree, remembering myself at 16 years old I was a completely batshit insane person and I can't imagine someone this age could give clear consent

[@hungry_khid1007]

Skill issue

[@kalleb1530]

​@@hungry_khid1007 bro chill, not the right place 😬😂

[@slimely9758]

god that's horrible... the system really is fucked up. I honestly don't know what to say other than I hope you're doing okay. stay strong💕

[@MammalianCreature]

@@hungry_khid1007 Lose some weight.

[@lowlife1115]

she was so brave in telling her story, just imagine how terrible that girl would feel if she saw them all hugging him

[@WrecklessEating]

Religious leaders not only always get a pass they are often awarded for their bad behavior. Never understood that.

[@Eikorunu]

They have a mindset of the "good" and "bad" people. Pastors are always seen as "good" and therefore are "allowed to repent". Its fucking disgusting the guy should be in jail.

[@4xdblack]

It's the same reason why corrupt cops get defended and awarded by other cops.

[@TheLocomono9]

Oh hey wreckless. Big fan. This shit is wack. That is all

[@asherwilson4848]

I personally have a theory that it helps justify the shit that they did. If a pastor did that I can be forgiven too.

[@moxxy9249]

​@@asherwilson4848 that's just assuming that all religious people are pedophiles and rapists, which is not true. that's just a dumb way of thinking and really ignorant

[@brizwastakened]

"I committed adultery" Crowd: WOOOO YEAHH BABY "She was 16" Crowd: WOOO.. wait a minute that is a federal crime "But im sorry" Crowd: WOOO YEAH BABY HE APOLGIZED FOR HIS SINS THATS WHAT WE BEEN WAITING FOR THATS WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS ALL ABOUT!"

[@saherking2707]

what the comment section fails to understand is they probably didn’t react because 16 is the age of consent in their state so her saying that does not describe a crime, her saying he raped her does, but 16 by itself does not make it a crime

[@T1nyRuby]

Reality is often dissapointing

[@DellenoftheDell]

@@saherking2707 Many states have Romeo and Juliet laws that still make it illegal for an adult with a certain age gap to have sexual contact with a minor of a certain age. In my state, that’s also the age of consent, BUT if there’s an age gap of more than four years then it’s statutory rape. And regardless of the law, it’s still disgusting that he took advantage of a child from a position of power, and he should be entirely condemned. He should have been run out if that damned church.

[@ebola52]

So you think people shouldn't smoke weed?

[@magnarcreed3801]

@@ebola52 Rape is way worse than weed. He’s red weed used by people under 25 can lead to mental delays and issues.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Just think about how many other pastors like him have done something similar that we’ll never know about, because we all know that this isn’t just an isolated incident and it’s only a matter of time until other victims start speaking up. Just because he took accountability for his actions, it doesn’t make it any less of a crime, no matter how hard he tried to sugarcoat it, I’m glad the victim spoke up and told the entire story. It’s absolutely ridiculous how the crowd actually cheered for him committing adultery, then turned against him for like a split second, and eventually “forgave” this man even after witnessing a confession of a crime and even started hugging him... People are too easily manipulated. All we can do is hope the best for the victim.

[@GordonLambsauce870]

💯💯

[@ashtonkinser3689]

No mustache imagine

[@insight1239]

Not even just a pastor, all the people who are just walking freely who have committed this act

[@marcosdanieldemelofraga23]

Bro, that's not how forgiveness works, that's disgusting. This man did not regret the crimes he committed, if he really wanted to redeem himself (in some way) from that crime, he would go to jail (actually receive punishment for his actions) and stop preaching. For every action there is a consequence, when God forgives us (and only forgives when we REALLY repent) he does not exempt us from the consequences of our actions, but saves us from going to hell by the merit of Jesus. Whatever a man sows, he reaps (Galatians 6:7-8)

[@nocause5395]

His son did it as well and their family helped push out and lie about the accuser and their family. The son did it to someone much younger as well.

[@moroam]

The fact the victim was there to see people praise him is appalling

[@reesespieces2390]

"I told you I commited adultery." Wow, who'd have thought cheating on your wife with a willing participant is not the same as cheating with someone you forced into it.

[@isabellamccann7395]

AND who's a child, which makes it even worse.

[@Czar_Moss]

"you didn't tell them she was 14!" "no, 16 🤓"

[@avagintz]

Yeah, like that's any better 💀

[@jagerbehaviour7007]

@@avagintz still disgusting, arguably still better

[@heckingbamboozled8097]

@@jagerbehaviour7007 No, not arguably. They can't consent either way.

[@pi_dev]

right? its still so terrible.

[@kelzie]

@@jagerbehaviour7007still under the age of consent.

[@wil.d_sage]

“God will forgive him” -well, I’m not God. I’m glad she was able to stand up and say that, that took guts. At least everyone can know what kind of person he is

[@seasonedmind914]

@@novaangle2183 I'll never forget reading about God/Yahweh/Jehovah/whatever striking a man down, for not impregnating his brother's widow. Out of all of the kills that I know of, that one just sticks to my memory the most.

[@captainpep3]

@@novaangle2183 I mean God is a forgiving God, don’t try to spread false information here

[@L.ysergicSD]

@@novaangle2183 ofc. They're all clones walking to the of there rope being controlled and manipulated by this idea of Santa Claus in the sky. Truth is all these religious zealots are gonna die off and the rise of the newer gens will focus on spirituality NOT corrupt RELIGION there is a difference.

[@L.ysergicSD]

@@captainpep3 was god forgiving when that door was propped open in Uvalde? Was your god forgiving and loving and spreading his plan when those 10 year olds Lost everything? That's the reality of your governments "plan" you religious people are so tied with the very thing you are enemies with. It's soooo ironic. Like if only you knew the lost wisdom of this place. We are the only gods

[@patgardner1614]

@@novaangle2183 and your wrong and have not a clue about what you are saying.but it's okay when you seek forgiveness there will be none for you.

[@depressedcapuccino3554]

That pastor needs to be fired and arrested, not forgiven and have his CRIMES ignored because he said he's sorry.

[@pancakesbf2704]

As a Christian myself, this is disgusting. The Bible teaches forgiveness, but it doesn’t say to praise bad actions. That’s messed up. He should not have gotten a standing ovation. And if you’re really innocent, you don’t need to tell everyone…

[@sneakymilkman4203]

🙏🙏

[@PeachDragon_]

God forgives those who repent and feel the pain they inflicted on others, not those who simply ask for forgiveness. Forgiveness is to be earned, not begged for. Of course as an atheist i think we should just cut his nuts off and be done with it, but i digress.

[@Assimandeli]

I don't think they were really praising him for his bad actions. At first they were clapping because he came clean about a sin he commited in the past. I think it just makes people think "you're honest, you admitted a fault and you're like us normal people." I can understand that. However, once it turned out that the sin was raping a minor... Yeah, the fact that so many people still went for a fucking group hug and forgave him is nuts.

[@glen7137]

@@Assimandeli I believe anyone can change even sexual predators but the fact they forgave him so fast just blows my mind away

[@razzledazzledorito6552]

​​@@glen7137 and yet if you're an athiest or do anything deemed as ungodly they will basically smite you off the earth. So fucked how forgiveness only matters when it's convenient, but justice doesn't. Even Jesus flipped a table over in anger when he felt an injustice, and it's largely doubtful he would condone or celebrate child rape. These people are fucked, plain and simple. If the pastor really gave a crap he would have turned himself in, not argue about what age she was when he raped her. They act righteous for celebrating child abuse and completely ignore the one person in that room that actually needs support.

[@MetaDHedge28]

There was a pastor at my church who was caught cheating on his wife (the one he was cheating with wasn't underage btw). He admitted it to the congregation, lost is pastoral status and was asked to leave the church not long after. The fact that there are churches who congratulate pastors admitting to adultery, and that it seems pretty common at that, honestly disgusts me

[@Mrseriousdude]

Become Catholic Christian..

[@MetaDHedge28]

@MythMakesTV Bro thought he had something here

[@psychicbyinternet]

A lot of churches operate like cults with the pastor being a cult of personality. It's very twisted.

[@CasualMMAFan]

I’m your 420th like

[@XIIIthSpirit]

True forgiveness has never been a human quality... It is forgiven if it is buried in the past. But when it happens in the current moment in time, it becomes unforgivable.

[@philspaghet]

As a Christian, this disgusts me. This is not what Christianity is about. I grew up in an Indian Christian church, this kinda shit would get you banished from the church

[@komradekokonut1571]

@Savetion Xi 😈 cringe bot

[@arr3business939]

same, hope the pastor gets fired

[@14vim]

or promoted

[@philspaghet]

@@14vim No, no it wouldn't

[@unorthodoxpickle7014]

Christianity is really fucking weird

[@mrboots11]

I had a pastor who just randomly said he committed 2nd degree murder and explained everything. It was nuts.

[@kaiaclementine2806]

elaborate omg

[@mrboots11]

@ The guy was like 58 or something and was midway through preaching and and just said “hey so for any newcomers I committed second degree murder around 20 years ago” and keep in mind this was my first time here with my parents so we were a bit surprised. But as it couldn’t have gotten worse he explained the EXACT way he killed the guy and explained that he repented and stuff. It was a weird day.

[@corvetterules8047]

"It is what it is" are the words of a person who feels nothing for the situation and doesn't care about the psychological trauma they caused to their victim. It's sad to see his audience being too enamored with his holy, modest image to see the travesty standing right in front of them. Praying for the poor woman.

[@comradedyatlov4143]

That's exactly what my boyfriend said as he dumped me. He had cheated on me before and I only recently found out

[@landonkam6727]

@@comradedyatlov4143 My condolences, I hope you're doing well for yourself.

[@Baggerz182]

repent to God

[@Galdenberry_Lamphuck]

@@Baggerz182 God is the only one who needs to forgive you. The only thing abusers shoulf get is a trip to meet him

[@Baggerz182]

@@Galdenberry_Lamphuck everyone will meet God but as God tells us leave the judging to him

[@thespidermanoftheottomanempire]

What infuriates me is the fact he ‘confesses’ like he’s a victim of some sort of trauma.

[@CATGUTZ]

@Savetion Xi 😈 who even are you

[@BerryFunChannel1]

@@CATGUTZ a turd burglar

[@scozzbaggs9224]

Facts

[@chitas3335]

Right, isn't it completely insane? Acting like he wasn't the perpetrator.

[@Metallic484]

The guy should serve time in prison for that. Why does he get a free pass for child molestation just because he's a pastor? That's fucked up.

[@noahgillihan7251]

She would have to file charges or testify in court at the very least and most victims like to distance themselves as far away from the incident as possible

[@Metallic484]

@@noahgillihan7251 it seems she's brave enough to tell an entire congregation about it, and confront him. She doesn't seem like the one to not press charges or do something. Also, if you openly admit in public, and on video, to a serious crime can nothing really be done? The guy admits to child rape but it just doesn't matter because she didn't press charges? That's fucked up. People would just target those they know wouldn't press charges and take advantage of them.

[@halinaqi2194]

@@Metallic484 if you do not testify in court you cannot really press charges. For example, a cop can have a video recording of you speeding, but if he doesn't go to court that day, you will not get charged with speeding.

[@CodyCLI]

Rape culture.

[@peepeepoopoo8498]

@@Metallic484 police dont do shit, as we know

[@abdullahqavi1465]

They proceed to hug the pastor. Wheres the victim's hug? Absolute travesty

[@WestonNey]

Guy in the crowd: “Did you do it? That’s all we need to know.” Pastor: “Yes WE did it, I told you.” Disgusting how he put the blame on her and not solely himself. There’s no way she consented to that.

[@archivelibrarian6818]

even if she did "consent" she really didnt. thats the worst part. 16 year olds just cant

[@mmefett5122]

@@archivelibrarian6818In many places the age of consent is even lower than 16

[@archivelibrarian6818]

@@mmefett5122 in america though? i dont think theres a single state is there?

[@darlingmei6600]

@@archivelibrarian6818 Many states have a 16 year old age of consent. I don't believe any go under 16, though, and federal age is 18.

[@archivelibrarian6818]

@@darlingmei6600 ah i see. i feel like thats 2 years too young but either way what the pastor did was wrong

[@JuMiKu]

Hell no, forgiveness has to be earned! He clearly isn't truly sorry, as he tried to paint the abuse as positively as he could. Has he paid for her therapy? Apologized to her? To his wife? Most importantly, has he confessed to the cops and his worldly superiors? No? Then you just want a get out of jail free card, not to make things right.

[@zavierroberts503]

In terms of biblically forgiveness is not earned. But if you are going off secular reasoning then yea sure it is. Now he still needs to take full responsibility, including jail time imo but forgiveness is still biblical.

[@kuzakabob746]

quiet liberals

[@greatcesari]

The coward had no empathy for the woman and made his entire “repented” in the most meaningless selfish KZbinr apology format ever.

[@FM-lo9vv]

Everyone has many shames in their lives, can even a single person earn full forgiveness for all their misdeeds? We don't even know the full weight of our actions, if each had to fully pay for everything we might find that we cannot pay our debt, especially when life itself was already given to us for free. It's probably best to give everyone unconditional forgiveness so that we get the same and we can be at peace with ourselves and others. That's not to say that there shouldn't be consequences, but I life itself is already enough of a burden and we could all do with more peace.

[@senatorarmstrong2100]

@@greatcesari we live in a strange world tbh

[@JaggedBird]

As a rape victim myself I say fucking fair play to that woman for smacking down the truth to the public about what he did to her. Well done mate. I'm glad it's over and you're free from him. Lets hope he stays in jail for what he did.

[@waterbottlefilms6563]

Hope you're doin ok dude.

[@mnty2464]

Hope ur recovering well stay positive

[@jaxsonwaite4181]

L + bozo dont care

[@Brcyx193]

Ik rape is terrible I amagine the terror I'm sorry that other males are doing this it's disgusting but I don't know what rape is anymore ppl say it's being called a slut or being fun of ect

[@lunecker]

@@Brcyx193 wtf do u mean. rape is rape

[@masyester]

He confessed and they filmed it. He should be in jail

[@kuribo04]

The woman is brave for telling him to his face, in front of an audience. Unfortunately they're all brainwashed.

[@MrUssy101]

Hey guys it’s critical: Today we are taking yet another clip from my live stream watching a KZbin video that someone else made and getting millions view for very little I add with my boring and dry tired voice. Also for the comedic effect I will stretch the image on the KZbin thumbnail for the billionth time. Please laugh.

[@forgivezharion6989]

Ratio + yb better + nobody asked + this you 🤓🤓👨🏼‍💻👨🏼‍💻👶🏽

[@thelastlightz2606]

@@MrUssy101 You sound boring

[@Regun3x]

@@MrUssy101 this isn't a professional edited video that is he is watching and speaking of. It's not like it's content made by another KZbinr, it's just a video someone filmed. If anything, I'm sure more people will go watch the OG video after watching this. I don't understand what you're upset about.

[@sirknightj3094]

I cant imagine what she went through and for everyone just to so quickly sway it aside was honestly sickening

[@Sitsoc]

The fact he’s trying to make himself into a hero by admitting to this is disgusting. I honestly hope he rots in whatever hell he believes in

[@titfry]

this wants to make you throw up?

[@sylviabennan]

@@titfry so if ur daughter got groomed or molested youd be ok? dont ever spawn

[@uthergoodman401]

Oh he will

[@youngeeneden1594]

@@uthergoodman401 He’s a man of God going to hell, this is what you call an anomaly, a demon perhaps

[@oldben1800]

ya he thinks there is a way out of what he did

[@Amber-jb8su]

As a real Christian, just because God forgives you of a sin (no matter how bad), that doesn’t mean you get to escape the consequences of your actions. This man should be in prison.

[@good-tn9sr]

exactly i don’t think charlie showed the rest because the congregation turned against him in the end

[@Major003]

Hello, sibling in Christ. To this I say, AMEN.

[@purefoldnz3070]

at least it wasn't a fake Christian.

[@aaronlandry3934]

@@good-tn9sr Good. That pastor was a devil in disguise. What he did was evil. Let’s hope these good people find a better church

[@RapstarDara]

What is a real Christian

[@braziliancuber4916]

I don't think the congregation was applauding the fact that he did it, but they were applauding the fact that he had the courage to go up in front of everyone and admit that what he did was wrong

[@camdyn476]

“She was 14!” “No she was 16” THAT DOESNT CHANGE ANYTHING

[@DoflamingoDonxiquote]

Kind of does. It’s a big age gap for a child. Objectively.

[@altarred]

it doesn't change what he did

[@bluekitty7838]

@@DoflamingoDonxiquote still horrible as heck

[@DoflamingoDonxiquote]

@@bluekitty7838 don’t @ me again

[@finestsickman216]

@@DoflamingoDonxiquote 14 to 18 is a gap 14 and 16 is not 16 and 20 is gap stop trying to mitigate being a pedo bro by your profile pic you look like someone attracted to highschoolers

[@albertss4517]

If the victim doesnt forgive him then no one should.

[@kyoudaim603]

not even the Lord would forgive him, Matthew 18:6 😂

[@shelby5809]

I mean... No? even if the victim did we'd still be shitting on him. Like farming is crazy

[@iggy9226]

@@kyoudaim603Matthew 6:15

[@OfficialHaloBelle]

@@kyoudaim603 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. (this is also in mathew I believe)

[@morgan_____4290]

@@shelby5809lol exactly

[@chastideakaelea4530]

Where the fuck were the hugs and prayers for the woman that was assaulted?!?! She should be the one getting those hugs and prayers, not her abuser. She was immensely brave for coming forward especially in front of a huge group of hypocrites like that. Wishing nothing but the best moving forward for her, her partner, and her family. Amen to that.

[@Hibernial]

We straight up went from the conclusion of the JD/Amber trial, to this. What a trip man.

[@satoshimori5130]

I mean just because we didnt see it happen right here, doesnt mean it didnt happen overall. And i would not touch, much less hug someone who went through sexual abuse willy nilly

[@solarbell9990]

@@satoshimori5130 the fuck?

[@Zheviche]

@@satoshimori5130 shitty take, the pastor should have been chased out of the church for refusing to suffer ANY consequences for the pain he caused. He didn't even apologize to the victim... The crowd fucking HUGGED him and joined in prayer. Freaks.

[@draculaque1396]

@@satoshimori5130 bro what

[@tylerthompson5859]

I'm so glad she went up there and spoke out against him. I'm actually impressed that the rest of the congregation eventually decided to turn on him. He deserves no sympathy.

[@tylerthompson5859]

Nevermind. I spoke 5 seconds before I should have.

[@majorpwner241]

"He deserves no sympathy." Neither does she. She totally consented to that and now wants to be a victim 20 years too late. Typical 'me too' BS.

[@sweett3253]

​@@majorpwner241if you are under 18 you are not mature enough to consent. Stop defending pedophila

[@sevvalkurt2348]

"Consented" SHE WAS 16. MINORS CAN'T CONSENT

[@sevvalkurt2348]

If you blame the victim , you are just like him. Minors can't consent. Of course she just spilled her heart out , can you imagine the amount of trauma??? Do you really think a teenager can consent? HE IS THE MONSTER HERE NOT HER.

[@mitchellcrazyeye]

Hey there, I've watched your videos for a while, crazy I didn't see this sooner. I work at a news station nearby here and we were the first to cover the story. Giving some context, I'm not sure how much Charlie went into but here you go: 1. The church cut it's live stream before he confessed. I'm not sure if he realized the victims friend or family was gonna stream it, but there was an attempt to not have this publicized. 2. People from the area said this church has reportedly had issues with this kind of thing in the past, but it was covered up (hence the forgiveness part) 3. There are protests ongoing to shut down the church. 4. The Indiana State Police have launched an investigation into the matter. 5. Other victims HAVE indeed come forward with their stories. We honestly didn't intend or expect for this to reach such a national audience. I'm impressed, this needed the attention. The city of Warsaw is glad it has been noticed too, as a lot of families had no idea, even those who had kids in the church are sickened by this news. Keep up the great content Charlie, love the videos.

[@Froge4291]

Can you do us a solid and update any news coming about that manner

[@thegingerjew8998]

doing the lords work thank you for sharing

[@JimboJuice]

@@thegingerjew8998 I hope they aren't on this one.

[@clydecraft5642]

@@JimboJuice im not christian but your words are concerning on a purely moral standpoint

[@JimboJuice]

@@clydecraft5642 i am a vicious and brutal sex offender with no remorse for age or lives in ruin. A real twisted fucked up character who will do anything to get their way.

[@s-b9ifjry7732]

Not only did this man cheat on his wife, he did so with a teenager. And his audience is applauding this. I’m baffled that a person can be like this, let alone a religious preacher. Edit: I guess he wasn’t proud of it, but it doesn’t change the fact that he did it, knowing full well that it was a huge sin.

[@PippyPopsSelfHarmMonica]

I am not... makes perfect sense that a person who spends theyre entire lives telling people what to believe in thinking they know right from wrong, is a piece of shit.

[@Hetalia973]

When you consider how prevalent this is in churches, and how p***philia has been going on for decades in churches, it is not that surprising. Doesn’t make it any better, but it seems weird to me how people want to cling onto this idea that religious groups somehow means those people are “naturally sin free”, when it really seems to be the opposite.

[@pro-choicemom]

Have you ever been in a religion? They're ALL corrupt hypocrite creeps.

[@kenos911]

Historically, religious hierarchy has been like this

[@Keawe]

They applauded not knowing he had cheated with a child. The audience also didn't applaud the fact he cheated but that he admitted it and was "sorry". But yea what a disgusting person he is

[@cloroxbleachultimate5659]

As a Christian, what Charlie is saying regarding pastors is so true. I couldn’t agree more.

[@Ariticuu]

Agreed

[@godzillaboi123]

Yo you've gotten me through some extreme loads where the throw up stains wouldn't have gone away if it wasn't for Clorox Bleach ULTIMATE you are god!!

[@schlimmerfinger1202]

thats why religion specially christianity is pure evil and lies and people eat it with a spoon. delusional...

[@plokijum]

Do you think he was right to think that God might have missed his first baptism. Is it okay to do it twice just in case

[@wi11ow8]

@@plokijum baptism doesn’t make you christian man, people just do it to show devotion

[@Otissssssssssssss]

Why would he even try to admit this if he cant get away with it

[@baronreeves9232]

That pastor should go straight to jail and get beaten up there. He doesn't need "forgiveness", he ruined someone's life permanently.

[@Midnight_Ruby]

@Savetion Xi 😈 damn u in every comment? What have you accomplished besides disappointing your parents?

[@calebkent6706]

Big bubba about to get a new cellmate

[@w3w3w3]

How do we know the legal age of consent was not 16 in that state? legal age of consent is like 14-16 in Europe lol...

[@kingpin08918]

@Savetion Xi 😈 How's the attention meter for you today? Are you getting your fill of attention? I see you trying hard.

[@shiver2291]

@@w3w3w3 this happened in indiana

[@MagicalGirlContractor]

The way I wouldve screamed to all the people hugging the disgusting priest, "WOULD YOU STILL HUG HIM IF IT HAD BEEN YOUR DAUGHTER? OR IF IT WAS YOUR SON?" God if she was still around to see that I feel so bad for her.

[@alexanderleonardi3625]

"KILL IT!"

[@sophiaredwood5825]

This 👏👏👏

[@somefuckingretard8289]

You would've been annoying

[@sophiaredwood5825]

@Saltybucko I think justice is the better call here actually

[@jwatts94]

@Saltybucko HE DOESN'T FUCKING DESERVE FORGIVENESS

[@diablos58]

If he feels bad enough to admit it in front of everyone at his church, why doesn't he admit it to law enforcement and face prosecution in a court of law?

[@SirDinielFortesque]

Because he knows some people in his Cult Followers would forgive him where the law enforcement would through his worthless in jail with others like him.

[@diablos58]

Just forgive and forget huh? That's your solution? God never intended man to have his own laws? He never intended man to have order? He never intended for us to be civilized? You're a bit off, my friend. Maybe you ought to contact your therapist instead of trying to prophesize on my KZbin comment. You ask the majority of society, they won't be okay with a grown man sexually abusing a child. Pull your head out of your rear end and really take a long hard look at your own life and lifestyle. We're never going to have peace and harmony in the world thinking that way.

[@diablos58]

@Papicornio thanks for your insight. Judge ye, least ye will be judged.

[@CowToes]

@@diablos58 ok, boomer. Way to twist God's will.

[@hahahahahahaha1983]

it was over 10 years ago

[@matthewvalentyn751]

The woman he abused when she was a CHILD deserves the hugs, not the degenerate who hurt her. I do not understand how things progressed to this. That poor woman has been through so much and it's been completely minimalized by her abuser and those around him AGAIN. I cannot imagine the pain she must feel in that moment and she deserves so much better than ANY of those people.