Lourdes Torres-Manteufel Rule 5: Or why Doug Phillips deserves it good and hard…

TOM notes the alleged and twisted tale of Lourdes Torres-Manteufel and Pastor Doug Phillips. Whether all these allegations are true or not (or greatly exaggerated to facilitate a civil law suit), I do not know, but Doug Phillips admits he engaged in an “inappropriate relationship” so some of it is undoubtedly true. I am not commenting if it is something warranting civil liability (if it started when she was 23 and was consensual, it may not warrant civil liability–but it certainly creates a problem for a Christian minister and married man to deal with).

Hey, all of us are sinners. We all have failings. But there are some jobs involving public trust (such as religious and political leaders) where if you stray you should probably take an extended time out (at a minimum). Yeah Doug, I would be directing that comment at you.

And never let a Rule 5 opportunity pass by.

x posted at BSC News.

Update:

TOM: Doug Phillips Cannot Be Forgiven (or perhaps a better title would be “Karma: It can be a real bitch!”).  Phillips “isn’t just an adulterer, he’s an abusive narcissistic sociopath”
American Power: Doug Phillips gets sued…
X Men Director Accused of Drugging and Raping Teenage Boy 
TOM: Alleged Jerker and admitted philanderer Doug Phillips' Attorney says she just wants a pay check (of course the attorney gets a pay check for saying that)

Old School?

Fortunately for you Doug, there is John 8:1-11 for you to reflect upon…
For the rest of us: Matthew 7:15