Gimster, I think you are right on. We need to remind ourselves that following another human being without question is not a good idea. And, I think we need to talk a lot more about leadership and what it means (could be another topic).

This would also help protect our children from sexual misconduct by leaders. If we teach them that clergy are human beings with a calling to minister, as opposed to God's representatives on earth, will that make a difference? I think so.

Dotsie, I don't believe that anyone should be comparitively "judged," if that makes any sense. Each case has to be treated differently. What I do believe is that they should be immediately removed from positions of leadership. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case.

I wonder how we do this?