Reading through these posts,  it is so obvious to an outsider what a horrific state this small community is in.  It hasn't been proven in court that this pastor is hurting anyone,  but it certainly does seem like many within this congregation are very disturbed.  These are not the responses and statements that would come from a normal loving church... A good and moral leader would never encourage or allow to continue this level of deterioration and unrest within the families of his church.  I hope this community can find some peace.

Generally,  when a pastor is no longer effective within his community,  he leaves and allows someone else to step up,  for the good of others.  There would be no shame or blame in that,  and sounds like that's what should have happened long ago.  

#122: - So sad..... :( 

 Well said #122....it is sad. Impressive anyone would go out today to stand up for what is right on such a frigid cold day.  

I can't believe the comments from the people in this church on this petition. No one else would talk like this...they are obviously guilty of something. They are  re-victimizing the poor victims again.   Good Christians would not behave this way.