Haggard

Ted Haggard was a powerful and influential evangelical pastor.

He hob-knobbed with presidents.

He founded a mega-church in Colorado Springs. Made major bucks.

He was a star. A bright, shining light for God.

First time I saw him and every time after that, I thought the dude was one of the most self-righteous pricks I'd ever seen. Like so many JW elders too many to number.

Then he got caught in a sex and drug scandal with a male prostitute. He'd been living a double life. Truth, pressed down, bubbled up.
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I do not describe myself as a Christian. I do not. I question the bible god's very existence. Hownever... Haggard FOUNDED A CHURCH whose purpose was to help people struggling with issues. Sin. He helped one or two make their way.

Does the bible not say that the CHURCH is about healing? Is not the CHURCH solely, mainly, for sinners?

Did not Jesus say that he came for sinners... for the diseased? Not for the healthy? Did he not ask "what use do the healthy have for a doctor?"

The documentary pissed me off, really. Dude fell far and hit hard. He is a family man and at 50+ years old can't find a job. Somehow the State of Colorado was able to kick him out of the state. His family are vagabonds.

Dude said he was a loser.

He got slapped down, but my goodness. How much is enough?

Should I be like god and punish people for their sins FOREVER? Or should I forgive?

Like I said... I got pissed watching. God knows better than me, I guess. He is a more successful father. All I can say is, if I was in charge, I'd let up a lil' bit on my son, especially if he'd asked me for forgiveness multiple times.

I'd give the guy and his family a break but then... I ain't god.