Padre Rob Fletcher
padrerob.bsky.social
Padre Rob Fletcher
@padrerob.bsky.social
Military Veteran, Priest, Colonel, Padre to the Armed Forces Community & the homeless. Advocate for those whose own voices cannot be heard regardless of political affiliation
Thank you very much
January 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I couldn’t agree more. They were told the truth but didn’t listen to it, instead they believed the made up hype that DJ Rump and his butt kissing criminal friends were saying
January 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
become quite adept at being able to cater to many different denominations and different faiths when talking about religions ,but only if they want to do so, even if previously someone had wanted to but on the next visit with them they don’t.
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
different denomination or faith entirely.
I’ve even witnessed some getting into arguments over it because they are closed off to other denominations or faiths. Whereas my approach not only builds trust it allows for the topic of religion to be brought up only when they want to.
Over the years I’ve
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
trying to help them due to being let down previously.
Those that want ro talk about religion / faith, that’s when we do so. I’ve witnessed so many try it the other way around and get nowhere with those that they are trying to talk to and it’s even worse when they are trying to talk to someone from a
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
in the local drunk tank before being dealt with the following morning).

When I’m out on the streets it is people first, religion second or you do not build up a trust with those that are homeless or work the streets.
And that trust very important because a lot are very wary when it comes to people
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
an agreement with a cab driver to take someone home who has had too many to drink and getting them home safely in a cab is better for everyone instead of them getting into trouble for being drunk and disorderly (publicly intoxicated / or whatever your local phrasing is for someone who would end up
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
the emergency services, is not one where I try to force my own beliefs on them rather treat them as an equal individual. Yes they know I’m a member of clergy by the dog collar and Hi- Viz vest that I wear but the priority is ensuring that their physical needs are met, even if that’s just coming to
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I can see why you think that but I am not a secular humanist I’m a Christian. I do work with a lot of secular organisations though. My essential approach to those I encounter on the streets whether it be the homeless, prostitutes, those out to have a good time in the bars or even those who work for
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
See my reply to your previous comment
January 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
through to giving evidence in court against the ones accused of committing abuse.

I am willing to do what is right to protect the vulnerable whether child or adult because that is part of my own personal creed in life and not necessarily part of my duty as a faith leader to report abuse
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
again if it was needed in a case brought by the authorities or even a civil case brought by members of the family.

My willingness to see any abusers whether child or vulnerable adult has in the past led to threats being made against myself not those threats did not stop me from seeing the matter
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
personal belief system, etc.

I also protect those that are classified as vulnerable adults, of any age, again reporting any kind of abuse to the authorities and have given evidence in court in the past regarding the spouse that I witnessed or was brought to my attention and would give evidence
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
even if that is one that differs from my own. And I do that and would do that in the future because faith or no faith should not be something that stops anyone from enjoying their basic human rights including the right to be treated with respect, the right to food and shelter, the right to their own
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
world. So while I may disagree with your viewpoint regarding faith and different religions around the world I will stand up in protecting your right to have that belief because that is your right, just as I would stand up to protect the right of someone to have a religious faith that they believe in
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
believe in or not without prejudice on my part, they are all treated equally by myself and are given the same level of support no matter what faith they have or don’t have because I believe that we are all equal in terms of the basic human rights that are protected in most jurisdictions around the
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
believe in the same way that it protects the rights of others in the US to believe in religious faith.

To clarify the situation, the majority of the work that I do is out on the streets with the homeless, those that work the streets (in any profession) whether they have a personal faith that they
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
base ideals that fit nicely into your life even if that is just the Constitution of the USA, the Bill of Rights that goes along with the constitution as well as the State laws of Arizona and the Federal laws of the US. Which if so the 1st Amendment of the Constitution protects your right not to
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
have a faith that they believe in even if that is not one of the recognised religious denominations but their own version of a faith that sees them through their life giving them hope.
It is your choice not to have any religious faith and personally I respect that because I assume that you have some
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
evidence in the trial of 8 of them, the others are still under investigation.
I was abused myself as a child so I am well aware of the damage that it can do emotionally/mentally as well as physically.

You do not believe in religion and that is your choice but equally it is the choice of others to
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I don’t protect any kiddie diddlers as you term them, any that I come across either within the Church that I part of or any other Church or outside of a Church setting I immediately report to the authorities, in the last year I have reported 25 such individuals both male and female, and gave
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I’d really appreciate being included in one of your starter packs
January 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM