Banning Sex Offenders From Church

Is there any evidence to suggest that convicted and registered sex offenders pose more of a threat to kids at church than the pedophiles and perverts among clergy or even church membership that haven’t been discovered yet?  Being aware of  a convicted sex criminal attending your religious institution would arguably make him less of a threat than the hundreds of other folks about whom you know absolutely nothing .  Much has been written on this site about the Idaho teacher Kari Atkinson. If she were to show up at my church tomorrow, I know that she would be embraced and cared for. Make no mistake, however, that eyes would be on her at every moment. No gesture, glance, or comment toward a young boy would go unnoticed/ Kevin M. Wrathson , Idaho Falls Today. More here .

Question: Would you be comfortable attending church with convicted sex offenders who have served their jail or prison time and seek fellowship?