Those whose voices were silenced in Denver still have the power to reform their convention. Dozens of ministers vow to withhold their congregations' donations to the convention until Lyons is removed from office and serious financial reforms are adopted. Convention members who contribute generously to their church deserve the assurance that they are truly supporting the Lord's work, not the decadent lifestyle of a minister and his friends. Many of the religious faithful in Denver genuinely have been moved to forgive their president's transgressions and attempt to put this episode behind them. Their sentiments are commendable.
Forgiveness is divine.
Still, forgiveness does not require gullibility. With his words, Henry Lyons asked for forgiveness. But with his actions, he was working cold-bloodedly to hold on to the power he has abused. Yet Henry Lyons has shown himself in Denver to be a man who intends to keep on doing things his way until somebody makes him stop. St. Petersburg Times.