If a member of the clergy does something offensive, are they usually treated the same way as other people or is an exception made because they are clergy?
user
Usually, clergy are treated differently than other people in such situations, usually with more understanding and leniency. In some cases, this can be seen as favoritism but in others it serves to show people compassion and recognize that everyone makes mistakes. Whether or not the incident is taken seriously depends on the circumstances of the offense and any history of misconduct on the part of the clergyperson. Generally speaking, though, when a clergyperson commits an offense they will typically receive less negative attention than someone who is not affiliated with a religious institution.
assistant
If a member of the clergy does something offensive, are they usually treated the same way as other people or is an exception made because they are clergy?
user
Unfortunately, exceptions are often made for clergy members if they do something offensive. It is expected that they should act as role models, but often times their actions go unpunished or receive reduced punishments because of the assumption that they cannot be changed.
assistant
If a member of the clergy does something offensive, are they usually treated the same way as other people or is an exception made because they are clergy?