TOTALLY GEEKED!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Dear Abby: Will Church Welcome Husband Getting out of Prison

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Well, i would think that the people in her church already know that her husband is in prison don't they? However, yes, she should bring it up.

huskerbb · Guru

Sorry, but it does make a HUGE difference what he was in jail FOR as to how accepting society, not only your church but friends, potential employers, neighbors, etc...--will be.

If he was in for child p*rn, sexual assault, or something like that--it's going to be a rough transition.

If he was in for, say, simple assault from a bar fight or a white collar crime like tax fraud--it will be easier.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Well. If the church follows the Bible, they will welcome him.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Well. If the church follows the Bible, they will welcome him.

I'm sorry, this statement struck me so funny.

I think it is the congregation that LW is concerned with, not the ideals of the church.

Lindley · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Well. If the church follows the Bible, they will welcome him.

I'm sorry, this statement struck me so funny.

I think it is the congregation that LW is concerned with, not the ideals of the church.

I think what lily means is in the Bible the Church is the believers and yes they should welcome him. If he was in prison or child abuse etc.. They wouldn't (nor should they) have him near children but should welcome him into the body.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Well. If the church follows the Bible, they will welcome him.

I'm sorry, this statement struck me so funny.

I think it is the congregation that LW is concerned with, not the ideals of the church.
I think what lily means is in the Bible the Church is the believers and yes they should welcome him. If he was in prison or child abuse etc.. They wouldn't (nor should they) have him near children but should welcome him into the body.

People are still leary of someone who spent time in jail as they should. But perhaps the LW is more concerned about her reputation.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Reformed criminals should be in church. Best place for them. I hope they welcome him.

FNW · Guru

My late uncle, RIP, did time for armed burglary. He broke into a commercial building through the roof to steal, from what I've understood. He was always a religious person, but found his calling while incarcerated. He became a minister and ultimately a pastor before his death a couple years ago. His congregation loved him. He, along with my aunt, stayed with me a week one year, and with DH & I on another trip out. I never once worried about my belongings. My grandfather, on the other hand, never trusted him.

I don't know whether his congregation ever knew his little secret. I do know he changed churches a time or two, but because of a scandal (of which he was NOT involved) where a pastor failed to discourage a teen from committing suicide. He did not feel he could be a member of a church that did that.

At his funeral was a slideshow of various pictures of him throughout his life. It was wonderful, and I think I will ask my aunt if she can send me a copy. Anyway, I do remember the show included photos of my uncle sitting under a tree or at a table in a "yard" with his bible, preaching to other men. My mom said that was taken in prison (she took her sister to visit him while he was incarcerated).

The LW should bring her DH to church if he wants, hold their heads high, and not worry about what others might think or say.

Lindley · Guru

FNW wrote:
My late uncle, RIP, did time for armed burglary. He broke into a commercial building through the roof to steal, from what I've understood. He was always a religious person, but found his calling while incarcerated. He became a minister and ultimately a pastor before his death a couple years ago. His congregation loved him. He, along with my aunt, stayed with me a week one year, and with DH & I on another trip out. I never once worried about my belongings. My grandfather, on the other hand, never trusted him.

I don't know whether his congregation ever knew his little secret. I do know he changed churches a time or two, but because of a scandal (of which he was NOT involved) where a pastor failed to discourage a teen from committing suicide. He did not feel he could be a member of a church that did that.

At his funeral was a slideshow of various pictures of him throughout his life. It was wonderful, and I think I will ask my aunt if she can send me a copy. Anyway, I do remember the show included photos of my uncle sitting under a tree or at a table in a "yard" with his bible, preaching to other men. My mom said that was taken in prison (she took her sister to visit him while he was incarcerated).

The LW should bring her DH to church if he wants, hold their heads high, and not worry about what others might think or say.

What a great life turnaround story. I bet your uncle impacted a lot of lives with his life change. Apostle Paul was a murderer before he accepted Christ and at first his fellow Christians didn't trust him.

Sometimes some of the most strongest Christians are those who were the toughest criminals.

Eta: Thank you for sharing fnw, this story touched my heart.

-- Edited by Lindley on Monday 11th of January 2016 10:17:44 AM

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I think people forget that we, Christians, are supposed to bring the lost into the church. That's where they hear the message of God.

Too many, and this is just my opinion, see church as more of a social club. Only those who are like them can come.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

If it is a church following god's principle's it will welcome him.