Interesting discussion.
When God forgives a repentant sinner He sees them as if they never sinned, showers them with His grace and love, and brings them to His family giving them a new identity in Christ. On the other hand, human beings will still want to look at the individual's past that is why some offenders that are released from prison or rehabilitation are stigmatized by society because of the crime they committed. Some stay unemployed for an extended time period or do menial jobs, homeless, face segregation, lose friends and trust from people and it takes a while to re-establish that trust. The legal system will most likely ban a former child predator from mingling with little ones, i.e. teaching in school and daycare. These people should not be surprised to be ostracized by society, after all people reap what they sow. Some actions we take in life come with negative long-term consequences that's why it is important to think before acting. If one ploughs and sows the seed of evil, they will reap evil, shame, and scorn.
As believers it is important to practice forgiveness just as God forgave us but we should also exercise caution. Exposing an ex-pedophile to children could pose as temptation and in addition we should submit to governing authorities, so if these folks are prohibited from associating with children then they should not be allowed to teach Sunday school classes. However if they have given their life to Jesus Christ and the law permits them to associate with kids, then I think they should be forgiven and allowed to teach the classes but under supervision.
When God forgives a repentant sinner He sees them as if they never sinned, showers them with His grace and love, and brings them to His family giving them a new identity in Christ. On the other hand, human beings will still want to look at the individual's past that is why some offenders that are released from prison or rehabilitation are stigmatized by society because of the crime they committed. Some stay unemployed for an extended time period or do menial jobs, homeless, face segregation, lose friends and trust from people and it takes a while to re-establish that trust. The legal system will most likely ban a former child predator from mingling with little ones, i.e. teaching in school and daycare. These people should not be surprised to be ostracized by society, after all people reap what they sow. Some actions we take in life come with negative long-term consequences that's why it is important to think before acting. If one ploughs and sows the seed of evil, they will reap evil, shame, and scorn.
As believers it is important to practice forgiveness just as God forgave us but we should also exercise caution. Exposing an ex-pedophile to children could pose as temptation and in addition we should submit to governing authorities, so if these folks are prohibited from associating with children then they should not be allowed to teach Sunday school classes. However if they have given their life to Jesus Christ and the law permits them to associate with kids, then I think they should be forgiven and allowed to teach the classes but under supervision.