Haggard Resigns
by: Rev. DanTed Haggard, one of the most prominent evangelical pastors in the nation, resigned today as president of the National Association of Evangelicals amid allegations that he carried on a three-year sexual relationship with a male prostitute.
Haggard, founder of the 14,000-member New Life Church, has denied the accusations but said in a statement released by the church today that he could “not continue to minister under the cloud created by accusations made on Denver talk radio this morning.”
He has placed himself on administrative leave pending investigation, spiritual counsel and a decision by the church’s board of overseers, the church’s legal counsel said.
“I am voluntarialy stepping aside from leadership so that the overseer process can be allowed to proceed with integrity. I hope to be able to discuss this matter in more detail at a later date,” Haggard’s statement said.
The former prostitute, Mike Jones, 49, of Denver, went public with the accusations on Tuesday, saying he felt compelled to do so because he believes Haggard, a strong opponent of same-sex unions, has been hypocritical.
“I made myself cry and I made myself sick,” Jones said about his decision to come forward. “I felt I owed this to the community. What he is saying is we are not worthy, but he is.”
From The Denver Post.
His fat, lazy bitch of a wife forced him to do it.
One less member of the National Association of Evangelicals.
The sun is a little brighter.
Christians are a little freer.
The world is a better place.