Quote Originally Posted by Johnrudy View Post
It's true, churches (or houses of worship, et al) do want people to visit, share fellowship, learn, & even join. They honestly want to help. But it's also supposed to be a safe haven. Especially if there is a M-F school attached. Then there's Sunday school, evening activities. The list goes on.

At our church it's the same as others have mentioned here. EVERY volunteer (& they are church members) are fingerprinted, background checked, etc. This is now standard in our annual budget. The safety of our congregations children (& this includes teens) is of the utmost importance. It has taken a priority over the last 4 - 5 years.

Gone are the days of people in need walking in off the street to quietly pray in the sanctuary. It hurts to turn them away when they are in pain - it's in total conflict of what a church stands for in the community.

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The thought just occurred to me -- In Jesus' eyes, we are all sinners, so the Churches are always filled with sinners. What's the big deal if one or two sinners decide to conduct their sins in Church? Wouldn't they just be one step closer to getting help?

(Removing tongue from cheek, now.)