in the first place we are no angels too, each of us through certain part of our life have done bad deeds or evil thoughts. the precepts are there for us to follow and not for us to judge others.回头是岸,立地成佛
If we follow this logic, then we should abandon the judical system and remove all judges. Forgive all murderers, rapists and embezzelers. Trust all insurance agents, used car salesmen. Believe politicians.
What is true is that all have done evil deeds or thoughts. Thoughts are not deeds. It does not carry the same impact as deeds. An adulterous thought will not carry the same devastating impact as an adulterous deed. To be so angry as to contemplate murder is not the same as the act itself. Thus the treatment is different.
Even though the monk can be a person who is high in ranking in the Buddhist spiritual world, it does not mean he is immune from judgment if he does wrong. His concern for the sick and poor is balanced by his belief that religious work he does is money-enriching and money-rewarding.
The problem as always, concerns the love of money.
Are his good deeds empowered by Mammon?
Thus the case here is not about Judgment - if he is evil or innocent.
It is about asking "Can This Religious Leader be trusted?"
If your answer is 'yes' or 'no' or 'maybe', that's your decision and you live with your consequences - if he is indeed a good man or he use your gifts to enrich himself. Or if he is a worshipper of Mammon in heart.
In conclusion, it is my opinion that it is very important that we question the motives of all - irrespective of the branding they give - from religious leaders to politicians to judges - and that such questionings are not only useful but
neccessary in today's society where Mammon wraps his hands around the hearts of her leaders and elites.