He sincerely repented and they forgave him. They can neither persecute and castigate further, discriminate or lock him away from what he was ordained to do. This is a most difficult task on the part of the Church, and it would seem on the part of society too. But, again, forgiveness is mandated, even in this instance. Far be it from the truth.
Church is where mistakes can be made .
The Lord provides for correction, not simply condemnation. But this is not such a world in which we live today, and that is not the present character of the Christian Church either. Solomon and Sheba committed more than just a moral error of grievous degree before God and the people, but God forgave Solomon. Peter denied Him three times. James and John sent their mother in an attempt to manipulate Jesus into guaranteeing them the lead position at the table of God.