I have never gone down this path before and I may be opening myself up for a can of whoop!!! but I feel compeled to speak and maybe one of you far wiser than myself and say something to ease my mind.

I was not raised in a church enviroment. My father played professional bluegrass and traveled the country with legiondary bluegrass pickers. My life was one of being around hard livin music folk. I was never exposed to religion. As an adult, I chose to explore the world of religion and found my niche in a fundamental religion.

Now the problem I'm struggling with is that I have seen 3 pastors that I have sat under commit adultery and therefore, have to step down from the pulpit. I know they have committed this act because all 3 went before the church to resign and give an explanation.

It rattles me. I know that none are perfect but the clergy are held to a higher standard or am I wrong? If you can't trust your pastor, who can you trust? If anyone can offer words of encoragement, I'd appreciate it.