Predators, child pornography, molestation and sexual violence are subjects that headline the news. Accounts of men, and increasingly women, committing unspeakable acts are epidemic. Criminal sexual behavior is not limited by social or economic status. Over the past few years there have been countless reports of perversion among otherwise respectable members of society. We are living in a holocaust of sexual deviance.

When will it end? How will it end? No one seems to have the answers. Law enforcement is doing what it can to investigate, prosecute, and monitor sexual offenders. But it’s not enough. Criminal sexual behavior continues to escalate. The professional counseling community is at a loss for what to do. They work to plug the holes in the fabric of society as best they can. Yet the therapists I’ve talked with admit that they don’t have the answers. At one time religious organizations were looked to for help in curing social ills. Yet today the church has lost its ability to monitor and direct the actions of its own leaders.

I’m a pervert. I’ve committed criminal sexual acts. In 1982 I went to prison for my actions. In 2001 I was arrested again and have been on supervised probation since 2003. I’ve been to therapy, both voluntarily and by court order. I’ve tried religion and looked to the church for redemption. For as long as I can remember I’ve had an honest desire to overcome my perverse desires. But it’s only been the past six years that I’ve experienced victory.

One of the important changes in my life is that I’m surrounded by people who know the truth about me. I no longer have to hide in fear of what people will think and how they will react. Additionally I have men in my life, especially my pastor, who are willing to get their hands dirty. They love me in spite of my struggles. Not a weak anemic love – tough love. While fully committed to biblical principles of repentance and reconciliation they are equally committed to protecting the innocent from harm.

If you want to know more read the book “Samson of a Man: Saved Soul, Wasted Life.” It was written at the request of my pastor. In his words, “This book is going to save lives!” Sexual perversion is destroying lives. It’s epidemic. Unless people start talking about it openly and honestly it’s only going to get worse. The conversation has to start somewhere and it has to include the offender. If it has to start with me then so be it. I don’t like having my life exposed for public scrutiny. Yet I’ve witnessed first hand the pain and suffering, the despair and hopelessness, which flow from a life of perversion. So I’m starting this conversation. It’s up to others to continue the dialogue.

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