08-14-2014, 09:18 PM
I guess part of it comes from the archaic meaning of pious, to be loyal and dutiful. When godly defines as pious and devout, not in religious text but by the English language, it means both a dutiful following of moral virtues and a devoted belief in God (Again, my perspective.) So from my viewpoint, a godly person would be loyal to the true teachings of God, most simply put, to treat everyone fairly and equally. Molesting children is not fair to them... so I wouldn't describe the priest as good or godly. crash had my argument pegged correctly.
Now, can that priest still be redeemed and forgiven? In the hearts of the most godly of the congregation...yes. In God's eyes? Sure. It's not up to me to say that God would condemn this priest to Hell. Would I be able to forgive him myself? Probably not, but I'm no more perfect than anyone else.
Now, can that priest still be redeemed and forgiven? In the hearts of the most godly of the congregation...yes. In God's eyes? Sure. It's not up to me to say that God would condemn this priest to Hell. Would I be able to forgive him myself? Probably not, but I'm no more perfect than anyone else.