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Updated: 6:46 PM Jun 22, 2008
Former Pastor Ted Haggard Back In Colorado Springs
Mega-church former pastor Ted Haggard, who was forced out of his job after getting mixed up in a sex scandal, returns to Colorado Springs. Posted: 10:32 AM Jun 22, 2008Reporter: KKTV Email Address: news@kktv.com |
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He is still gay
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I would only go to church if Haggard were the pastor. I can listen to someone who has sinned and come through back to God for forgiveness. I forgive anyone whom is sorry even if they sin again. That is what my bible says to do. I know that the personal challenges that Haggard has been through has left him closer to God and lucky for him because when it is all said and done God is all we have left. Pat if you read this your faith in the pure love of God has brought me to have faith again as well. Thank you for your love of God. I believe if more people that have faced bigger challenges like this were to be the head of churches, people who really need to know God would go because the would 'nt feel like they would be looked down on because they messed up. Everyone needs to feel like they belong somewhere and I have never felt like church was a safe haven. Keep you faith sir and hold strong to your course. You are doing the works of God. Even if you dont see it. Sula
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As Christians, we need to show compassion and understanding to Ted and his family. Jesus said "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone". Yes, it is true that Ted sinned, and I am not defending that...but in God's eyes every sin is equally bad from a small lie to murder and every person on this planet is guilty. No person is "better" that the other, we have all just sinned in different ways. So my bottom line here is don't act like the Pharasees but understand humans are flawed and show love and compassion. At least that's my understanding of the Gospel.
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Rob, their are no kind words to describe your defense for what this beast has done and will continue to do with the support of people like yourself. He built an empire and used it daily to let people know they need to be good, honest hard working people, while he made them believe they were sinners if they did not follow God's teachings. I can assure that no where in the Bible does it say it's okay to be a malicious lying gay drug addict. If you are educated in homosexuality then you know a gay person will always tell you their lifestyle is not by choice. Haggard will never be anything else than he is right now. He will have learned to more secretive, he may quit the meth but the gay piece is there whether he admits it or not. Maybe he should come ut and stay out. I can't imagine how his wife stayed with him and kept the children near, but Hilary Clinton stood by and defended her misunderstood man to.It says alot about a man when he comes back pretending he's cured!Creepy!
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Don't waste your time talking about Ted or New Life...it's over and it's just not that important. I don't know about you guys but there are much bigger issues out there like illegal immigration, etc.
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Why does the media have the propensity of glorifying those who do not come close to such stature. For the last six months it has been Douglas Bruce and now Ted Haggard. Why does the media insist on continuing to elevate such people to "saint-hood." If one can not find anything else positive to report, my suggestion is to say nothing. Neither of these individuals have done "a service to our community."
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I think ted should move back,he would fit right in with most of religous leaders.he could open a used car lot or buy a tow company what ever works to get in every ones pants.Maybe he could start his own religous media empire.But lets not just pick on poor ted,he's not the only lieing cheating steeling hater christian in the springs.It's just tobad he uses the cross as a sheild.The only differance between hi and most of the preachers here is that he got caught.Someday they will all be judged by god and will reap what they sew.My ex employer hides behind the bible too and when its time to be christian,he bows down to the almighty dollar.What ashame.Well ted, will, dobson, pat Wake up it takes love patience honesty caring and giving to be agood chritstian.You guys missed the target bad.And ted you may want to go to trinidad,ihere they can do things to you there so that you dont have to be a man.
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I read all these stories about Ted. Look at what you right, no wonder there is so much hate here. Everyone is always in every one buisness. Saying things that are not even true about church etc.
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KM, I agree that it is the legalistic who place weight on sin. A sin is a sin, in the eyes of God, none is worse than another because He judges based on a single standard, do we live up to His standard for us. My comment was directed at the masses who have sensationalized this story of a mortal man who fell into sin. Granted his hypocracy carries weight given his position of leadership in the church, but calls for him to leave town? Not being welcome here?
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I believe in God ... but not in Church .. or Mankind ... and this is why. Ted H. is a joke and the people that attended and still attend his church must be unable to critically analyze situations or think for themselves. I enjoy watching people get upset about things like this because he isn't super-human, Ted H. is just like every average person, out for themselves. His niche/talent was conning people into giving him enough money to open up another unnecessary church. He's back to reap some more money out of fools that cant think for themselves. Just keep this in mind everytime you pass one of the many churches in Colorado Springs, they are all filled with people just like Ted. Have fun feeling better about a clear conscience knowing this. Its all a show and the tickets as much as you are willing to throw in the basket.
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Why, are Christians so angry? I thought one of the corner stones of Christian faith is to live peacefully and follow the golden rule. I see so called Christians in the front of the line to throw the biggest stones so-to-speak. Just from reading some of these comments here; to have morals you have to be a Christian, if you have a nice house your probably evil and dishonest ... watch any of these televangelists, and there are a lot to choose from, your committing huge Sins if you don't make love donations or give all that you can afford to the Church, even before you take care of other responsibilities like taking your children to the doctor..because if you help the Church God will help you. What does God need money for. so the televangelist can by a $750,000 home,or put up more satellites to reach a broader market.Come on,Christianity is a business anymore.Jesus didn't have a multi-million dollar mega-church.Why do people feel it necessary to follow these deceitful people? Any of them..
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With the Ted Haggard issue just a short while ago.. I don't know why people still attend Church. People cant see it for the money making scam it is? This isnt just a local issue, review national news, this sort of thing is in-fact very common. I think we can all agree there are too many churches in Colorado Springs, theres one on every corner. They are in many ways just like the Golf Course;There are many business contacts and deals made at New Life. So, perhaps worshiping God is an afterthought and making money is the reason for so many Churches (even multiple Mega-Churches) are here in Colorado Springs. Its a scam. People keep going and giving money to con-men at the pulpit, perhaps with the increase in gas prices and utilities people will reconsider there spending habits and invest less in waste and spend elsewhere as needed. As for this guy, this con-man having sex with his Son's Girlfriend.. How come no one is shocked, how come its so accepted? I guess people are just used to this.
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Don't you mean Average Colorado Springs?
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Nicole exhibits the typical hateful mentality of most Coloradoans. I'm sure if he wanted any c-r-a-p out of you he'd squeeze your head.
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Who cares. He was of no importance before and even less now.
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