At first glance, I thought it was a joke until I watched the full clip. Many people have commented differently, with some accusing the pastor and others the LC2. Well, let us leave the rest for the law to judge, but I have a few observations. From what can be observed, the Reverend, the LC2, and the congregation each bear some responsibility for allowing the situation to escalate, although their responsibilities were not necessarily equal. The Reverend While exercising his spiritual authority, the Reverend appeared to cross the line by acting as though he had sole authority over the church proceedings. His intentions may have been right, but he should have excused himself when the LC2 appeared determined to speak to the people. A servant of God needs tolerance and calm when responding to a non-believer or an authority figure. Since it was the first time, the pastor should have controlled his emotions and avoided allowing the situation to escalate. Sometimes, exercising authority ...
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