More about Ted Haggard

[Jennifer Smith]

oldtimer, you are right in many ways. And his sin was

very egregious...drugs, sex with a prostitute, homosexuality, a double life.

He betrayed the trust of his congregation and he lived a lie before them. It isn't excusable. I hope he is sincere and that he makes a new start.

[Jennifer Smith]

This article, from Charisma magazine offers quite a different perspective
from the one I posted previously:
http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/fire-in-my-bones

I'm not sure if I totally agree with all that was said, but I thought I'd offer this one for comparison and some valid points are made. How do churches deal with sin today when sin is rampant in the church?

[oletimer]

Jennifer after reading the article I'm convence that Ted has more to do to prove himself. Some may feel that he doesn't need to, but remember that had a possition of trust and honor. His sins were of great preportional in the view of God and he helt his position while he was doing them.

My how sad and I don't think that he did himself any good with this movie.

[Dr. Ron]

Gary,

I guess I should have posted the obvious.

I based my assessment solely on the documentary. I have not followed ....nor do I usually ....this situation.

If I saw the documentary correctly, I saw a man living out of a U haul. He was trying to get a job to feed his family.

If that is flawed, then I stand corrected.

My assessment was based totally on what I saw.....

Oletimer, I undertand what you are saying and I agree for the most part. A lot of times the issue being dealt with was not the "sin" but rather the person. That person's family name might be given some "slack".

It is never easy for these things to be handled. But they should be handled with Grace and Mercy.....not legalistic tenents.

Since I know nothing of the by laws of that church, I cannot speak to all of that.....I was referencing the documentary.