Eddie Long

African Americans Must Shoulder Blame for Eddie Long

Morris W. O'Kelly | Posted 04.14.2012

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There has been no widespread public call within the African-American religious community demanding for Eddie Long to step down, be sat down or altogether shutdown.

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Messianic Judaism Beyond The Eddie Long Debacle

Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Posted 04.11.2012

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The theological claims of contemporary Messianic Jews are a potent reminder to Christians that Jesus of Nazareth cannot be properly understood outside of his own Jewish identity and context.

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Eddie Long Is Not A 'King'

Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Posted 04.03.2012

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The elevation of Long lifted in the chair by four men seems to have been borrowed from Jewish wedding festivities and has noting to do with coronation; there is no evidence of this practice among Israelite or Judean monarchs.

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WATCH: KING Eddie Long????

Posted 04.02.2012

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Eddie Long, the embattled pastor of an Atlanta megachurch, has always been showy in his pulpit demeanor. But will the ever-defiant pastor soon don a c...

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Herman Cain, Eddie Long and Powerful Black Men in the Pulpit

Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 02.04.2012

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Both Herman Cain and Eddie Long are birds of a feather. Their narcissistic disregard for the pain they've caused so many others should perhaps force us to ask ourselves why we gave these men so much power.

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Eddie Long To Take Leave Of Absence

Posted 02.03.2012

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Just days after his wife announced plans to file for divorce, Bishop Eddie Long, the embattled pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church near Atla...

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The Religious Sex Abuse Epidemic

Roy Speckhardt | Posted 12.18.2011

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Sexually repressive religions suffer numerous allegations of sexual abuse, which makes sense when you consider the effect that their scripture might have on normal sexual behavior.

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Bernice King Leaving Eddie Long's Atlanta Megachurch

AP | ERRIN HAINES | Posted 07.31.2011

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ATLANTA — The youngest daughter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. says she is leaving an Atlanta megachurch where the pastor has bee...

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Bishop Eddie Long Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Resolved

AP/Religion News Service | Adelle M. Banks | Posted 07.27.2011

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Eddie Long Trial Will Hit Light Switch At New Birth

Morris W. O'Kelly | Posted 07.15.2011

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There will be subpoenas for phone records, emails, financial records. Are you ready for this, New Birth? You had better be. The light switch is about to be flipped.

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The Slow Yet Public Demise Of Bishop Eddie Long

Morris W. O'Kelly | Posted 05.25.2011

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If you should happen upon Bishop Long standing on the corner of Peachtree St. in Atlanta with the obligatory "The End is Near" sign, don't laugh. From his perspective, he's probably right.

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Mr. Lee Leaves Washington: Tail Interrupted

Michelle Schweiger Schecter | Posted 05.25.2011

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There once was a rep named Chris Lee Whose bod none of us cared to see He showcased his pecs (More cut than Glenn Beck's) Guess he won't run for term ...

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Invoking Dr. King, Charles Barkley Stands Strongly for LGBT Rights

Dave Zirin | Posted 05.25.2011

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I am always astounded by Charles Barkley. It's not just that the NBA Hall of Famer-turned-announcer speaks without a filter. It's that Barkley actually has something to say.

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10 Good Lessons of This Decade

Randy Miller | Posted 05.25.2011

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Here is my top-10 list of individuals, from Brett Favre to Dave Chappelle, who provided us with valuable lessons this decade.

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How Spiritual Leaders Get Through What They're Going Through: Lie Or Leave

Iyanla Vanzant | Posted 05.25.2011

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I'm still not clear or settled about the real issue in Bishop Long's case. Is it that a trusted spiritual leader has engaged in sexual misconduct? Or is it that he has been accused

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No More Mr. Nice Gay: The Way New Homosexual Agenda

Mark Olmsted | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gays are tired of having our relationships threatened by the epidemic of straight divorce. Every 20 minutes, a neighbor or a sibling walks away from a lifetime vow to love and cherish. So I say, make divorce illegal.

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Atlanta Bishop Accused Of Sexually Abusing Young Men Says He's Not Going Anywhere

AP | GREG BLUESTEIN | Posted 05.25.2011

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LITHONIA, Ga. — A megachurch pastor accused of luring four young men into sexual relationships said Sunday that he won't be pulled into a street...

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Man Vs. Message: What We Can Learn From The Eddie Long Story

Ryan Mack | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bishop Eddie Long's actions, as wrong as they could be or are, should not detract from his empowering messages.

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Lessons From The Rev. Eddie Long Scandal: Some Historical Context

Wallace Best, Ph.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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To my mind, one of the most important lessons is this: If your pastor drives a Bentley and wears a watch with a value equivalent to your annual salary, it is time for you to find another church.

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Bishop Bling And The Gay Fling: Rev. Eddie Long's Downfall

Wayne Besen | Posted 05.25.2011

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It was obvious that Bishop Bling's goal was to create a smokescreen to obscure the alleged gay fling. His tactic was to cast himself as a victim of a cruel world that was out to get him.

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Bishop Eddie Long Proves That Being Anti-Gay Is Still Most Reliable Gaydar (VIDEO)

Bryan Safi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hey Bishop Eddie Long, who knew you had such creep potential? You're anti-gay and are adamant that homos are destroying the fabric of society. Don't you know by now that all this translates to one thing?

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The Eddie Long Scandal: Betraying The Memory Of MLK

David A. Love | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bishop Long and his supporters would maintain that his reputation is being dragged through the mud. But his reputation was already muddied via his homophobia and corrupt bling theology.

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WATCH: Eddie Long's Alleged Victim Speaks

The Huffington Post | Hunter Stuart | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jamal Parris, 23, spoke on camera about the alleged sex crimes committed against him by Atlanta-area Bishop Eddie Long. ABC News reports that a journ...

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The Protestant Clergy Sex Abuse Pattern

Valerie Tarico | Posted 05.25.2011

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Egregious violations by Protestant clergy have failed to generate the same levels of outrage as the Catholic sex abuse scandal. Why?

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Bishop Eddie Long: A Wolf In Chic Clothing? (PHOTOS)

Zandile Blay | Posted 05.25.2011

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I'm just a fashion editor. And while we may not be the first to spot a good liar, we sure can spot good style. And no one, but no one, makes a stronger style statement than Bishop Eddie Long.

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