Libs: Are you happy about seeing Rev Ted Haggard take a huge and hard fall from grace?
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As a registered Republican for the last 27 years I do not qualify as a liberal, no matter what radical fundamentalist may claim.\n\nAs far as Rev Haggerd, anyone who is happy about the situation is being small and petty.  I do find a certain amount of ironic amusement watching people who rail against behavior in public be exposed as participating in that behavior in private.
969481
I don't know, this is going to be very interesting.  At least he did admit that he was disapointed.  However, someone else must have wrote his speech on how he is looking forward to a bi-partisan relationship... I can't believe he said that.  He was congratulating the Dems, but inside he was probably thinking, Oh My God, why did you put me in Hell.  He no longer has his republican government backing him.  He is like the little schoolboy... one that was taunting the bully with his gang of big friends, then suddenly found himself all alone and about to be beaten, big friends no where in sight.  \nI think we may finally see our much needed change in government, I am excited.  I am sure Bush is about 5 seconds away from having a meltdown.
779893
How sad?  Please!\n\nTrust me hon, its not being wasted!  I'm sure he has a great man at home from the way he worded his coming out.  Saying, he was "living happily a "fully productive" gay male life."
852040
Yes, his true feelings of contempt came to the surface in a moment that his awareness failed.\n\nHe's a liberal elitist and he actually believes that he's superior to everyone else. You can tell just be lookng at him.
94416
the current hullabaloo is the hysterical last gasp of religious whackos trying to impose their own opinions on the rest of us. soon enough, the sham of the "ex-gay" movement will be widely known--because of the numbers of "failures." and as more and more people get to know perfectly normal gay folks, there will be fewer and fewer people who can find it in their heart to justify what is clearly illegal discrimination. and Pat Robertson won't have a leg to stand on when god doesn't smite down the countries who welcome and celebrate gay folks as full citizens. \n\ntwenty years ago, did anyone even think that gay marriage could be on the public agenda?
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I think he has been punished by being shown to all as one of the people that he spent years preaching against. The closest thing to punishment I would like to see is for him to realize the harm he has done with his words demonizing gay people.
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Growing up in a heteronormative society where being gay is considered inherently evil, Ted Haggard suppressed his sexuality. In an attempt to change, he turned to God and even spoke out against gays and lesbians. In a bid for normalcy, he married and had a family.\n\nReverend Haggard now knows firsthand that sexuality cannot be changed. His own denial landed him in a relationship that could never bring him sexual satisfaction, despite what emotional bonds he may have with his wife. Unfortunately, it ended with lies and infidelity. It is probably his frustration and self-loathing that drove him to drugs.\n\nReverend Haggard has hurt his family terribly and there is no excuse for that. But the problem is not simply that he is gay -- the problem is that he succumbed to societal pressures and drew other into is fragile, fabricated lie.\n\nIt's not too late for Rev. Haggard to do something positive for society. He knows, perhaps better than anyone, that no amount of prayer can change someone's sexuality. He should admit that his political views were misguided. He should speak out against the pressures of heternormativity and speak up for committed, loving, honest relationships, gay and straight.
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Amen! I pray that I won't stop boasting in the Lord Jesus Christ, no matter how unpopular He is today.  God Bless You.
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I couldn't stop cheering last night! I think he's an awful person, in general, and he surely doesn't represent me or my values, so yes, I was quite happy he lost his job. In addition, I really like Bob Casey. His family is from my hometown, and they really are good people, so I feel like we got a double blessing. We ousted a total jerk, and elected not the lesser of 2 evils, but a really decent man who I think will work hard for us.\n\nI loved how huge the margin of victory was, too! 60%-40%
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Wow-very very true! I can't believe you picked up on that.I thought I was the only one. \n\nyou are very perceptive. Don't Libs understand that it's Christianity that makes them act that way?\n\neverybody listen to this guy-he knows what he's talking about.
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Better not use the word EMBRACE, Ted Haggard will be knocking on your door.\n\nTo answer your question, these people are nothing more than Godless, murdering, warmongering buffoons. The think is us Liberals have always known this. Cut and Run when things are not going well for you.
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You mean his search for the truth has flaws??  It's really hard to believe that idiot could lie to all his followers.  He could have been a preacher, has all the qualifications, I think there's a church in Boulder that's right down his alley.
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been wondering about him myself, haven't seen him in a while..maybe he is hiking and preaching in the wilderness?\nGOD BLESS!
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what kind of sick f*ck does something like that? for a "born again christian, a compassionate conservative, a uniter - not a divider" he sure seems hell bent on destroying just about everything. but, i guess the idea of the biblical apocalypse might be something he'd like to bring on.
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Jonathan Edwards was a dynamic preacher. All of his sermons were graphic. However, he did get his point across with great force. Personally I like his style, and he doesn't ALWAYS preach about the wrath of God, I'm sure he knows Gods nore loving then bitter with us. He just wanted to show the seriousness of sin.
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Yay!  I love your post!  It's true, nobody has EVER (get it?!), nor ever will come close to doing the things He did.  Oh sure, there have been good people, but were ANY of them perfect?  NO!!!  I forget what the statistic is, but I think it's really cool how the chances of someone fulfilling all of the OT prophecies that Jesus did are only one in a few million!  Jesus is alive and well, and will be coming back to reclaim this corrupted, old world for His own once again!  Oh, to imagine that day!
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Haven't you heard we already have him.\nhe has been our guest now for the last two weeks.\nWe could not tell you because of all the do gooder's out there who might wanna check up on his health.\nlet us reassure you he is fine and feeling very repentant at the bad things he has done in the past. and he has also denounced his religion in favor of becoming an Atheist.\nJust a few points For the Do gooders Out there.\nTrust me his toe nails and finger nails have been replaced through medical means. Unfortunately his Testicles were lost during an intense electro therapy session we endeavoring to locate them for him as we speak. let me assure those people who are worried for he is well. and will be released soon.