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Haggard's Overseers Squash Fundraising Letter

He'll be seeking secular employment, not ministry, they said.

Sarah Pulliam | posted 8/30/2007 04:18PM

Ted Haggard's recent request for money to keep his family afloat while he attends school was "inappropriate" and "unacceptable," according to a statement Wednesday by the group that oversees the former ...

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The Ringo Kid

Posted: September 12, 2007 9:46 PM

UhmHmm!!Somehow,Ted Haggard's plea for money sounds like nearly every other disgraced Evangelist from Jim and Tammy to Jimmy Swaggart!! Basically,it's"I Did Wrong Folks and I'm Truly Sorry!!Now Won't You Help Me To Get Back On My Feet Again??". While I truly beleive in forgiveness,on the same hand,like the old Willie Nelson song goes"Forgiving You Was Easy,But Forgetting Seems To Take A Long,Long Time.". I mean,he has a home worth $700,000.00 in Colorado,so if he's truly in need,why not sell the house and move your family into a smaller dwelling?? If the Reverend Mr.Haggard truly wants to help the down and out,instead of asking for money from your followers,humbly offer your services to Homeless Shelters and Halfway Houses. And if he does,don't ask for a humongous salary!!Instead,take a small salary that will be enough to care for your family!! Look,Jesus didn't wear Armani Suits;Rolex Watches and drive a Lexus!! Nor did he get his hair styled weekly!!

Anonymous

Posted: September 09, 2007 6:46 PM

Can someone please tell me where it says in the Bible that we are to treat are fellow brothers/sisters in Christ like crap when they confess to sin? Yes, Ted Haggard sinned. But so what? Those overseers have sinned! Every person in New Life Church has sinned! Yet, they are practically treating him as if he's just some criminal out to get their money. Well, in my opinion, I think they all need to quit being such pompous toe-rags, get rid of their happy Christian masks, and be real for once. That is a brother in need! There is only one perfect person, and that is Jesus Christ. And guess what, HE WASHED THE FEET OF HIS BETRAYER!! He knew perfectly well what Judas would do, but he still did it. He didn't stand up and tell Judas to wash his own feet, He did it for him. This article is clear: If you're a sinner or you were caught in some sin, don't ask for help. And I agree, that aritcle is just gossip.

tommy

Posted: September 06, 2007 6:58 PM

i thought that the bible does mention something about homosexuality being wrong......it doesn't matter to me i don't hate people who are gay because what you do on you own time and how you live you life is your choice. i kinda think it's stupid when people disown individuals because they are homosexuals, thats like hating someone for liking a certain band or proformer or even because they drive a certain cars....... what a buch of crap those hard core bible thumpers need to lay off because guess what JUDGING IS A SIN!!!!!!!!! IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! read the bible and PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson J. Breton

Posted: September 03, 2007 2:20 PM

I am realizing how out of touch with Scripture most professing Christians really are. It may be that the truth is somewhere in between these attitudes expressed above. While we should not be gleefully gloating over the misfortunes of a fallen brother, neither are we to condone what he has done, or the misplaced feelings of others...and we are told in Scripture that restoration is available to those who submit to it. Put your own thoughts aside and read God's thoughts.

Gene	Posted: September 01, 2007 12:54 PM

It's all about adaptation and expediency. In the 1950's preachers like Swaggert railed against rock and roll, now Christians embrace it. The Mormon Church changed its public condemnation of inferior races ("black" people) just in time for the impending civil rights legislation. Examples abound but until homosexuality becomes mainstream (not too likely) Christians will ram their subjective beliefs down the throats of everyone else. Jesus never said anything about homosexuality and if he ever saw the hatred and violence that resulted in the few words in Leviticus he would feel the same way that all objective, caring and open minded people do. There's money and votes in hating homosexuals and there will be money and votes when their accepted. Organized religion will never change but it will always adapt. Haggert will be back as soon as he can generate money for others.

Linda

Posted: September 01, 2007 12:52 PM


I am appalled that he would ask individuals for money for his college degree. I don't wish this man any harm, but the rest of us Christians manage to get by on what we honestly earn and he needs to get with the program. I think his asking for money took alot of nerve.

Ralph

Posted: August 31, 2007 6:05 PM


....but his time for leadership is over ....this is good wisdom, and disernment

Lee	Posted: August 31, 2007 5:15 PM

Whether "left" or "right" let Scripture be our guide. Luke 6:37: "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." Then, Ephesians 4:32 offers, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you." To those who cheer when one such as Brother Haggard falls, I offer these words of God. May He bless you.

Hoosier

Posted: August 31, 2007 4:53 PM


Great to see a Hoosier with such a great heritage in journalism contributing terrific articles like this one to _Christianity Today_!

Mike B

Posted: August 31, 2007 2:52 PM

I feel sorry for Ted Haggard. What he did was wrong and he got what was coming to him, but there are a whole bunch of people like him we all meet on a daily basis. People who are wrapped in sin. He needs our prayers for his life and God's direction. I hope that none of us wish evil for his life. I am relieved that he has some finances that can take care of his family for a while. I would hate to see his wife and children suffer even more. I hope he comes out on top and brings glory to God.

Harry

Posted: August 31, 2007 12:59 PM

Several thingsa re dubious with ted haggard. He says he has been struggling with same sex attractions for his life (or something like that), then he gets a few pastors together, and instantly- he's heterosexual. Then the words are redefined or changed in what was supposedly meant. If he has those attractions, he needs to own up to them fully, and go to groups that specialize in it, like Exodus International (an umbrella organization for groups that deal with those who have same sex aractions, helping them, and those who know same sex attracted people). Then he can't say anything about his fall, and the issues in it. Now this. The New Life pastors should have not stifled him like they did, and they should have brought in Exodus Int'l people and materials. This new issue is just on top of that. Very unfortunate & dubious.

Dave	Posted: August 31, 2007 12:55 PM


Maby it's cus I am a a member of the "Religious left" and can't stand mega church leaders and televangelist, but is it bad that I get such pleasure from whatchiung this guy crash and burn?

Anonymous

Posted: August 31, 2007 11:13 AM


Most of this article amounts to nothing more than gossip.

Colby Kinser

Posted: August 31, 2007 4:14 AM


What a strange combination. On the one hand, he's off the reservation. On the other hand, he's still submitting to the authority of his overseers, as he should be. Most of these guys who go rogue would never be willing to submit to any oversight. So, kudos for enough humility to keep himself under their counsel, but thumbs down for not enough humility to understand what ministry is really about.

Patrick Gann

Posted: August 30, 2007 5:29 PM


Thank God his overseers put a stop to this. I don't know what Haggard is thinking, acting as a rogue independent after the way he betrayed the entire community. I have a feeling that Haggard and his overseers, below the surface, aren't getting along very well... Good reporting, CT.

ted	Posted: August 30, 2007 5:17 PM


what a shock! i always that that true followers of Jesus gave up material goods, themselves and lived a simple life. heres one that would attack the catholic church while he lived in a 700,000. home, more and more hypocrisy

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