Christians - would you allow a "born-again" child molester to babysit your children?

Question

Since being born again means that they have given up their evil ways would you be able to trust someone who admits to you that they have molested children before finding God to watch your own children?

Answer 1

No, I would not

I hope even christians would protect their children better than that!

Answer 2

I'd like to know whether bleevers would allow a "born-again" convicted criminal to babysit OTHER people's children.

I think it's not entirely reasonable to ask parents how they would protect their own children -- after all, the only correct and candid answer would have to be "Why, I would do ANYTHING that I had to do, naturally."

But, ask them how far they'd go to protect other people's children -- now their answer to that one would be revealing, doncha think?

Answer 3

Speaking as a Christian, no,  I wouldn't allow anyone I didn't know to babysit my children whether they claimed to be born-again or not.  Trust is something that is earned not to handed out like candy.

Answer 4

Just because someone has stopped doing something does not mean you should place the temptation in front of their eyes. Say if someone stopped drinking, you would not go to his house and put a six pack in his fridge.

If someone had a history of child molestation, you do not tempt him, even if he has changed his way.

Answer 5

God commands us to be forgiving. He does not command us to be fools.

Answer 6

No! Born-again Christians do awful things just like the rest of us, and just because a criminal says he's redeemed doesn't necessarily mean he is!

Answer 7

Nope. I won't take my chances. The only time that person would be around my kids is if hubby and/or myself were around too, and even then I'd be very wary. Born again doesn't mean perfect, and while I'd try to treat them like a brother/sister in Christ I still wouldn't trust them around my kids alone.  

Answer 8

How well do you know the person?  I asked someone I know who is a very liberal atheist the same question and she said, "No way.  Let him rot in h**l"  I asked a Christian the same question and she said, "Yes, if the person has had a lot of counceling."  You'll find a lot of opinions but if it's your kid, forget the question and answers and go with what you know.  How important is a baby sitter for a short moment of the childs life compared to peace of mind for life.  If someone is a registered s*x offender they can't be left alone with kids and if they are someone who wasn't convicted but had a past problem, why tempt them and take the risk of ruining your child's life and theirs as well as yours.  An honest person wouldn't want to risk it if they had a problem so be very careful.  You are the only protection the child knows.

Answer 9

if she's hot then she can spend all she wants with my sons, that would be my bday and xmas present for them for the next 5 years

Answer 10

If they're truly born again I wouldn't have a problem but it might be a difficult thing to verify.

Answer 11

No.  The Scriptures teach that we are to "Be as cautious as snakes, but as gentle as doves."

There are other ways that someone like that can serve God that doesn't require them to have close proximity to children.  

Answer 12

It depends on the person.  Some people throw the phrase "born again" around very loosely.  But if I know the person, I wouldn't treat them any differently than anyone else.

Answer 13

No I would not.

Even if God knows he has truely repented, I can't tell, so no.

Answer 14

h**l NO

Answer 15

Here's another question.  

If you have been delivered from pornography would you continue to go on p**n sites?  If you do, you put yourself in danger of temptation therefore falling into that kind of sin once more.  A recovered alcoholic should not hang around in bars.  Whether you are born again or you followed the 12 step plan.  Common sense.

So no, I would not let a born again child molester babysit my child.  I would wonder why they would put themselves in that situation in the first place.

The Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.    

Answer 16

No, no way.  And since you seem obsessed with children, I wouldnt let you either.

Answer 17

Of course not. We are humans and many of us are easily influenced by Satan.

Answer 18

Your question upset me so much that I dirtied myself.

Answer 19

No. I will leave it to God to forgive. I will protect my children. I know that people can cry "Lord, Lord" and be workers of iniquity.

Answer 20

No.

Having been a victim of pedophiles as a child, i may someday be able to truly forgive the men who harmed me. But even if they reformed and were pronounced "cured" of their sick ways, I would do everything in my power to make sure they never had private access to children ever again.

I know we are to "hate the sin, not the sinner", but I think that some sins are harder to look past than others. I have a difficult time caring about anyone who would harm a child in such a way.

Answer 21

Nope.

Answer 22

Trust and forgiveness are not the same thing

Answer 23

I never put to much faith in men, I trust in God. When we promise to leave our sinful ways, we still struggle. I think forgiveness encourages people to try harder in this new way of life

I would have to think about the situation, generally NO

Answer 24

No, and I wouldn't recommend a reformed alcoholic get a job behind a bar.

Answer 25

Sure, as long part of being "born-again" includes castration via blorching hammer.

Answer 26

No, absolutely not.  There is accepting that a person has changed and then there is putting your child in danger.

It would be completely irresponsible.

Answer 27

If he was truly born again he'd know better than to offer any sort of babysitting service..

Plus, his being born again doesn't mean he's still not susceptible to being tempted..So, no I wouldn't put him in a situation where he would have access to my children.

Answer 28

I'm not a Christian... but if I were, my answer would still be "no".

Answer 29

Theres no such thing as a born again child molester., if he's a child molester he's not born again.

Answer 30

No, I wouldn't. What a sick question. God does call me to forgive this person, I don't think I am called to trust them with my child.

Answer 31

I agree with Cuch...and Matthew.  I would forgive that person if they turned from that sin.  However, I would not try to tempt him either.  I protect my children no matter what!!!!!!