All of this, and more - the most important factor being, the sincerely repentant would refuse to be left alone with children, of his own decision. This has not been an uncommon statement on this forum, even specific to JMast.steve-in-kville wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:46 pm I think what T1 is implying is... there's a line between what is legally allowed, and what is practical, safe and reasonable.
Not unlike a recovered/recovering alcoholic refusing alcohol.
He may have the legal choice+opportunity to drink, he regains trust by self-imposed restrictions IN ADDITION TO whatever other legal and church and social requirements.
i’m glad to know. i would have never guessed.
i see the book as helpful in understanding God’s response to sin of any description. it’s been increasingly important to me over years of confusion and disbelief (on my part) about what it’s saying.
now, above, the added note that JMast’s sins were known before marriage brings more - to think about.
altho, i will say, if sinners were not allowed to marry, marriage would be quite a rare thing.
thing is about marriage contracts/vows, they represent a new beginning. they are not meant to underwrite sin.
they specifically preclude fornication and adultery, carnal sins.
i would not presume anyone marrying a sinner would be expected to marry the sin.
