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Pastor who gave eulogy accused of murder

When I read the headline about the pastor, it sparked my interest because many pastors have been known for illegal acts in the media. I am not stereotyping the pastor, but only bringing up a true fact. It seems that the only time that pastors are discussed in the media is because of negative actions they have done.

The problem in this article is the pastor's conviction of killing his friend, Frank Craig. They don't know forsure that the rev., Douglas Porter, is guilty but have come up with conclusions leading to the murder. He was supposively attempted to kill the family friend a few years back when he drove their car into a tree stump. No one put enough thought into the situation and consequently it led to Frank Craig's death.

Statistics show that over 2,000 crimes were committed in 2004 alone. Personally, I think it's horrible knowing the fact he was a pastor of a community church, a prior high school wrestling coach, and a friend of Craig's. The evidence shows that priests are sometime stereotyped but I also think that some of it is true. I think that the requirements for priests should become more strict and also that every few years, someone looks into the status of the priest.

Also in 2004, 1,092 priests had accusations against them for sexual abuse. I think that the law against marriage should be changed. Without companionship from a loved one, the sense of urgency and indifference on life and long becomes a problem. Our religion, government, and country should look into changing the law.

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posted by Anonymous @ 11/30/2006 09:58:00 AM