Do you think this is worth considering about Ted Haggard?
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Yes, all evidence should be considered in any case before making a reasoned judgment.  But lie detectors are not 100% accurate, and so we cannot put all our faith in them.\n\nWe should also consider that the accuser had a clear motive to accuse the pastor.  He admits that he feels wronged by Haggard's preaching against gay marriage.  And with the voting coming up, the timing was right for him if he wished to make a statement.  He knows that the issue will not be resolved before the elections.  \n\nSo because of these considerations, we cannot be 100% sure that Haggard is guilty.\n\nBut there are of course good reasons to suspicion that he is.  He lied about buying meth before admitting to it.  The very fact that he bought an illegal drug means he is guilty of a crime and sin.  EVEN IF he didn't use the drug, just the fact that he bought it is illegal and wrong.  Why did this "man of God" even THINK about using an illegal drug?  I know some pastors who are totally genuine, and using an illegal drug would be the furthest thing from their minds.  \n\nThis shows that the man is struggling with problems of a serious nature.  As such, I do not think he was ever fit to pastor a church.  If you can not lead a life of integrity of your own, how can you lead other people?\n\nI am anxious to see how this case develops and how Haggard and his followers cope and recover.
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I am not sure what you are trying to say.\nBut, I am glad that Br. Haggard's sin has been revealed so it can be dealt with and he can be restored. God is a God of restoration and forgiveness.\nI once heard a statement that said " Gods' army is the only army that kills it's own wounded." I chose then not to do this. I love what one of his church members said "he is part of our family, and you don't throw family members away" because they do something wrong.\nI am a Christian, who as a Christian, got a divorce and was with another person in a relationship before I was married to him. I have suffered greatly for this, mostly at the hands of other Christians. Some, that I had known for years, walked passed me as if they never knew me. I was even at the point of killing myself because I knew I had betrayed God and sinned against Him. But in that moment, inches away from a cliff, He wrapped Himself around and spoke to my heart and told me that He did not require me to die, Jesus died for my sin,,,,,,,,,ALL OF IT. There is nothing that can snatch me from His grasp.\nWe need to pray for Br. Haggard and his family. What Satan intends for evil, God can use for the good.\nI agree with you about repentance, but only God knows the heart of man. I will let Him be the judge, because He is fair, and just and GOOD.
768765
No, but for an answer from one who really knows, maybe you could write to Rev. Ted Haggard.
711276
He deserves everything that will be coming to him.  I wouldn't want to be Ted Haggard right about now.
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I've read many of his articles on FindLaw, where he discusses some of the issues raised in the book. \n\nFrom what I can see, he's a very intelligent and loyal conservative who is saddened by some of the things being done to his party.
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I hate him so much and would not want to be in his presence as he strikes me as evil. I can't stand to watch him on TV and want to change the channel as I have a visceral response..I'd be scared he'd do something bad to me through his henchmen.\n\nBut if I could ask anonymously the following questions:\n1. I'd ask why does he pretend to be a Christian when he is no doubt a satanist and acts directly opposite of how Jesus acted and said to act? \n\n2. What does he really think of Christians?\n\n3. Does his conscience ever prick him about dropping all that depleted uranium in Iraq and all the deaths caused and will cause for 4 1/2 billion years..\n\n4. why did  he not care about that and Katrina victims yet rush to  :Terri Schiavo (like I don't already know)? Is only life that gets him votes worthwhile. \n\n5. Also can he imagine if his daughters were fighting in Iraq or killed or losing a limb..would it make him cry..I'd say don't you see that because of you other people are actually going through this..not just imagining it.\n\n6..Does it bother him that so many people hate him and how does he sleep at night. \n\n7. I'd ask is he glad for the suffering of those affected by the 50 billion in cuts to social programs during the reverse Robin Hood bill?\n\n8. What about the fuiture generations sadled with the deficit and global warming..does this bother you?  \n\n9. why is he always bragging about being a C student?\n\n10. Does all his money make it easy for him to ignore all the suffering on his head and bear all the hate..does vacation really refresh him or is his mind too feeble to thnk about this (like he doesn't give Osama that much thought) and that is how he handles the guilt..like out of sight and out of mind..\n\nThese are the 10 questions I'd ask.
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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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At best, I would say that this could be an interesting intellectual exercise.  It is more than a stretch though, especially since you have presented a series of half finished thoughts.\n\nA note to the first responder.  If you believe in the Bible as prophesy, it would not be unreasonable for there to be something about a foreign born man, who comes to a new country and becomes leader in one of its biggest states.  Or should I be even more cryptic?
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I think it's good that he has stepped down from his church and from the other organization he was leading, but Christians also need to cut out the gossip and gawking and pray for the guy. Check out the blog entry below that I just posted about Haggard.
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This is what I find unacceptable. Are there that many sheep in America that this question even needs to be asked? We have Evangelical leaders railing against Gays and then we find he is paying for gay-sex and taking drugs. \n\nAll joking aside, I am sick of all these moralists and 'god-fearing' people who turn out to be bloodthirsty, warmongering, sexual deviants. WAKE UP AMERICA.
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He is one of these electric preachers or TV Evangelists.\nwhat ever you call them.  He makes a lot of money he is a millionaire.  On Forbes 400 list of richest men in America.\nthink he is a pedofile.  They don't have to be moral just a good snake oil salesman.
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It was not just an "encounter", it was a 3 year paid affair! The male prostitute faced an ethical dilemma when Haggard began to push for the gay marriage ban in Colorado. He revealed the affair because he couldn't tolerate the hypocrisy of this Republican preacher and his movement to hurt other gays!
818822
Are you ready to invade ted haggard's rectum?
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Anything like this can happen to ANYONE who takes their eyes off of Christ and starts focusing on the things of the world. Pastors are probably the most vulnerable of all since they are in the direct line of fire spiritually. Check out my blog below for an entry I just wrote about Ted Haggard.
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Ha ha ha...Taco! You are obviously a Liberal. I mean you just threw in this question, just to watch the fireworks fly, didn't you? You had to have. Come on! I mean, no one would be dumb enough to ask a question like this unless they were just trying to stir things up. \n\nYou would have to be pretty blind to be accusing the Liberals of lacking morals. I guess you have not heard about Congressman Foley down there in Florida, have you? Or for that matter, Mr. Ted Haggard? Talk about your blowing the top of morality! Oye ve! \n\nSpeaking of Haggard, have you noticed how quickly and lovingly  his congregation forgave and forgot his "sexual sidetracks?" They all cried and said their sympathies for the poor man's personal problems. It was so touching. Did you notice that side of these churchgoers?  And yet these same churchgoing Conservatives did not even blink an eye when Ken Starr and his gang spent Millions and Millons of our hard earned money on trying to impeach Bill Clinton for a similar "darker side." They will say, of course, that Bill Clinton was the President while Ted Haggard was just a plain ole pastor of a church. As if Bill Clinton is not a human being and does not deserve the same love, kindness, understanding and Christian forgiveness. Talk about your double standards, eh!\n\nAnd then you are obviously blinded just like the Bozos in the White-house about the budget deficits? The war in Iraq? Osama still lose out there somewhere? \n\nNeed I go on?\n\nCome on, no one would be that stupid! But hey, good try there Taco. What a clever way to get people riled up! \n\nAnd oh hey Taco? Since I probably wont get your vote for the best answer, thanks for asking such a dumb question and letting me earn my 2 points anyway. \n\nHave a good day. I hope you get lots of laughs after the polls close today.
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I agree with what several here have already said, that likewise my focus isn't on any human no matter how long or to how many people they've been preaching the Bible. My focus is on Christ first and foremost. If what is being proclaimed in the name of Christ does not gibe with the Bible, I stop listening.\n\nWith regard to Haggard, I just posted an entry on my blog about him. Check it out at the link below.
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Not all of us evangelicals are in the GOP's pocket. I switched my registration to the Democrats because of the GOP's disdain for Jesus' message of taking care of the poor, the hungry and the sick. It's impossible NOT to mix faith and politics, because if we don't vote our convictions, doesn't that make us hypocrites?\n\nI'm an evangelical, pro-life Democrat and proud of it. I don't like the extreme positions of either party's leadership, but I hope that a lot of others like me can get together and annoy the leadership enough that they'll change.\n\nCheck out the blog entry I just posted about Ted Haggard.