"... the reformation itself was not so much about theology, but morals among clergy
or lack thereof. some priests were living in open relationships with women and some
church historians believe the pope himself may have fathered children.
"... one study found that 12% of the 300 protestant clergy surveyed admitted sexual
relations with parishioners (r.a. blackman, unpublished ph.d. dissertation, fuller theological seminary, 1984).
"... pastors are in a unique role in terms of trust, charisma, patriarchal privilege, and power. they are often viewed as 'god's representative,' whose
authority are also above reproach. concomitant with the position is a sense of trustworthiness and moral admiration that may be embellished by personal
charisma and charm.... if the church does not monitor itself, who will?"
- rev. les wicker (01/10/2007), senior pastor, first congregational church of naples, FL (florida). "is there a double standard for clergy?"
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm? ERD=2605&dept_id=592840&newsid=17688826&PAG=461&rfi=9
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