Bishop Eddie Long Settles Out Of Court

[trialedbyfire]

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/0...with-accusers/

Atlanta (CNN) – Bishop Eddie Long, the Atlanta-based megachurch leader, has reached an out-of-court settlement with four young men who accused him of sexual coercion, representatives for both sides said Thursday.

B.J. Bernstein, the attorney representing the men, said in a statement that the lawsuits against Long and his church have “been resolved.”

Bernstein's two-paragraph statement said that neither she nor the accusers would talk about the lawsuits “now or in the future.”

Art Franklin, a Long spokesman, said Thursday that the pastor settled because it “is the most reasonable road for everyone to travel.”

This was definitely expected. Opinions.

[Truthseeker]

I thought he stood by his pulpit saying he was going to fight this, something about having so many rocks left or something.

[canam]

The dollar rock is always the best rock !

[Austin]

Originally Posted by canam

The dollar rock is always the best rock !

Isn't that the truth!

[Cindy]

Not surprised.

[trialedbyfire]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

I thought he stood by his pulpit saying he was going to fight this, something about having so many rocks left or something.

I watched his "sermon" live on the internet the week after the first boys came out with allegations before I went to church because I was interested. I'm glad my church has late services, HA!

Anyway, generally it was the "smart" move for a guilty man. It will go away, people will still give him their money. If they lined up to give it before they'll line up again.

It can be rest assured no matter what Eddie Long does, there will still be opportunities for him to exploit people and their money. He does pride himself on being a "business man", a business man indeed and a good business man knows it's always BEST to settle out of court (one of the most handy lessons I learned being a part of Future Business Leaders of America in High School).

[Austin]

Originally Posted by jokotokojutt

Do you think this is true of Eddie? Do you think he gets a thrill out of hiding a secret right in front of everybody

I not sure whether he has a secret life in regard to what recently surfaced.Or if it was one of those things where the flesh got into the way. If a man of God falls into temptation with another woman it is regarded as not good, but in this case now Eddie is corrupt in everything according to the judgement of some people.It is actually sad because now the non-believers who trusted what he was saying are thinking, just another phony preacher.

I personally believe he started out in the right frame of mind and his intentions were good. I have watched him for a long time and have seen the changes in his TV ministry and then at one point it became so obvious that I stopped watching.
It is similar to going back to the Jim Baker thing. I remember Jim Baker and his first TV appearance. He was very sincere and humble. As the years progressed and money came into play then he started to show signs of change.
This is what the apostles warned us about when it comes to money. They said many become defiled through the deceitfulness of richness.

And another lesson in this which I learned a long time ago.
People who get their eyes off of Jesus and the true apostolic message as once delivered by the apostles. Then begin to follow men's doctrines and fine speech. It isn't long until they become prey to convincing doctrines of new revelations and mysteries in the bible. Then down the road to destruction they go singing all the way.

Believers need to follow the voice of the Holy Ghost and forget about what men are doing. My shepherd I shall follow and none other shall I hear.

[UnTraditional]

Has anyone considered that the man settled to try to clear this out of the way so he could focus on his ministry? That maybe he got sick and tired of the mess, and the sleazy attorneys, and just wanted these allegations out of the way so he could go on living his life? I am not making excuses for the man, I think his doctrine is abominable as a prosperity pimp... I mean preacher, but I also think that we become too cynical over such matters and maybe need to exercise some grace and mercy, even when dealing with false prophets.

[coadie]

Originally Posted by UnTraditional

Has anyone considered that the man settled to try to clear this out of the way so he could focus on his ministry? That maybe he got sick and tired of the mess, and the sleazy attorneys, and just wanted these allegations out of the way so he could go on living his life? I am not making excuses for the man, I think his doctrine is abominable as a prosperity pimp... I mean preacher, but I also think that we become too cynical over such matters and maybe need to exercise some grace and mercy, even when dealing with false prophets.

Paying for indulgences is not a new doctrine.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by UnTraditional

Has anyone considered that the man settled to try to clear this out of the way so he could focus on his ministry? That maybe he got sick and tired of the mess, and the sleazy attorneys, and just wanted these allegations out of the way so he could go on living his life? I am not making excuses for the man, I think his doctrine is abominable as a prosperity pimp... I mean preacher, but I also think that we become too cynical over such matters and maybe need to exercise some grace and mercy, even when dealing with false prophets.

Your position is very contradictory, Bill.