Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Arsenokoites

…Of megachurch pastors who are involved in a scandal involving arsenokoitēs (read “homosexuality”, in this case, with boys). Bishop Eddie Long is a prominent “health and wealth” preacher who is apparently in big trouble, since 4 men who are currently in their twenties have laid allegations against him, accusing him of using his power and spiritual influence to coerce them into a sexual relationship. If the allegations are true, this “pastor” (read “false teacher”) of 25,000 people in Atlanta has brought the gospel to shame, brought substance to criticisms of those in ministry, victimized and abused those who have trusted him in the Lord, and damaged thousands of lives. Sadly, this he joins the ranks of such prominent health and wealth ministers and ministry celebrities as:

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