*So maybe now, finally, Bishop Eddie Long will get to hurl the rest of his five rocks he supposedly has at the ready. The first rock of mediation missed the mark, or so it seems. Given the breakdown of settlement talks of the four sexual coercion lawsuits confronting Long, a fall trial looms on the horizon. If you think Bishop Long is comfortable with the idea of exposing himself (no pun intended), his ministry, and the questionable intersection of both to public scrutiny, you’d be wrong.
There will be subpoenas for phone records, emails, financial records. You can also bet on testimonies from current and former employees, current and ex-wife (of the bishop), proving texture and color as to why Long felt the need to lavish gifts and spend the night in the room with minors. Who knows what bombshells they will drop.
Who is to say there isn’t a Monica Lewinsky-esque incriminating piece of evidence looming on the horizon?
Are you ready for this New Birth? Mo’Kelly is.
As they say, sometimes when you turn on the lights, not only do the roaches scurry…you find out you have rats too.
The lights are about to be turned on at New Birth ministries.
Are you ready for this New Birth? Mo’Kelly is.
Who knows what this protracted legal battle will unearth? Are New Birth members ready for the eventuality of court documents being posted online, complete with graphic testimonies of the four accusers?
Mo’Kelly is. Turn on the lights.
The court of law will address the issue of culpability. The court of public opinion addresses the issues of believability. Two different standards of proof.
Court of law (civil) – Preponderance of evidence.
Court of public opinion – Who offers the lesser amount of BS.
The court of law will determine whether Long used his power and influence to seduce adolescent boys into sexual acts. The court of public opinion will determine whether who is more believable and sincere. The court of public opinion will decide whether the sex happened at all, irrespective of the supposed inducements. Long could have engaged in the sexual acts and still be found not liable of the charges.
Just “beating the charges” will not be enough to save Bishop Eddie Long or grant him the victory in the court of public opinion.
Think Michael Jackson…or R. Kelly. Or even O.J. All beat the charges but received life sentences in the court of public opinion.
Long, if he is to save face must beat the charges AND be found without spot or wrinkle in the process. Given the fine-tooth subpoena comb on the horizon, not to mention the many unflattering and likely graphic testimonies from his accusers on the way, it will be a tremendous uphill battle.
In the court of public opinion, Long needs to be able to prove that EVERYTHING in which he has been accused is untrue.
Not just some or most of it.
All of it.
Every bit of it.
One sex act with one adolescent on one occasion convicts him in the court of public opinion. It calls into question the authenticity of his foundation, his ministry, his marriage and the possibility of other victims who then may not have come forward over the years. It would be irrelevant in the court of public opinion whether he would have seduced the boy(s) in question with power and influence, only that it occurred at all.
Every allegation by every accuser, must be proven untrue.
Are you ready New Birth? Mo’Kelly is. Turn on the lights.
The court of public opinion is eager to hear Long’s explanation on how and why spending the nights with minors should not be received in the questionable light it presently and rightfully is.
The court of public opinion will gladly listen to Bishop Long explain the supposed normality of a married heterosexual bishop, sending baby-oiled and Under Armour bathroom mirror pics to other men, under the guise of Christian fellowship.
To the point…
The revelation of ONE sex act, with ONE adolescent male on ONE occasion is all it takes for this married, anti-homosexual preacher to lose it all.
One.
If Long loses the case or is forced to admit to having engaged in a homosexual act, one wonders how his remaining congregation will look back upon his initial sermon of defiance; chastising the media (Mo’Kelly included) for how he has been portrayed.
It would be a bitter pill for any “New Birther” to swallow. The person who has baptized your children, performed your wedding nuptials, et al. would have been living a lie. There’s room for forgiveness for everyone, but pimping the Lord to help sell the lie in the process is just not meant to be taken lightly.
This is the reality confronting Eddie Long if he loses or even if he prevails in the case.
Bishop Eddie Long needs to hit a bases-clearing home run to save his ministry, his livelihood and ultimate legacy. This will only be possible if he is truly without spot or wrinkle. If he is, he has nothing to worry about and his accusers’ will be summarily defeated and lies subsequently exposed.
If…if…Long is without spot or wrinkle…
The lights are about to be turned on at New Birth. Depending on what happens when they are…they just might end up turning the out the lights too.
The Mo’Kelly Report is an entertainment journal with a political slant; published at The Huffington Post and EURweb.com. For more Mo’Kelly, http://mrmokelly.com. Mr. Mo’Kelly can be reached at mrmokelly@gmail.com. twitter – @mrmokelly
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You don’t understand his flock, MO’Kelly. They would follow him off a cliff. I know a few of them and it’s “Bishop said this” and “Bishop said that” and not “The Bible says ___” or “Jesus said ___”. They’ll keep his slimy azz. They wouldn’t know what to do without him.
Why is he so eager!! I do believe that what is done in the dark will come out in the light, as it should, but dang, do you have to froth at the mouth in anticipation!!?? How sick!! If any of it is true the reaction should be of disappointment and emphathy for all those who has been victimized, and if you are a “believer” sadness and prayer for Gods guidance and will to be done, NOT rubbing your hands in glee waiting for somebodies downfall!! Can’t wait to pounce!! SIT YOUR AZZ DOWN and keep your own yard clean…but then all yards have dirt!
Absolutely I’m eager. The lawsuits were filed in September of 2010, they’ve been unable to be resolved by mediation. They are regarding acts more than 6 years old.
Absolutely I’m rooting for justice in these issues, and it has been anything but swift. Absolutely I’m rooting for the victims, clearly you haven’t kept up with my editorials.
Absolutely I find fault with members of New Birth who have been complicit and have in part allowed this to come to this point.
Absolutely I want and desire a public unveiling of the truth to help ensure this doesn’t happen again in this church or others like it. I have no shame in saying it whatsoever. The public trial is the only thing we have in this world to orchestrate any measure of justice. If the man is innocent…let’s get on with it. If he’s not…
Let’s get on with it.
If the man were a murderer…the same would apply. I don’t celebrate stall tactics to avoid justice in this world.
Let’s get on with it. I want justice for the victims NOW, or absolution for the accused NOW. And ain’t about to be ashamed for saying it or wanting it.
Yes, and it shows! Which is sickening… Biting at the bit….this becoming publicly “unveiled” isn’t going to “ensure” a thing, BUT sickening satisfaction of those who seem to revel in others failings! If any of it is true, justice should prevail, but who said justice has to be a side show for ALL to sit back and throw judgement stones!!! This just perpetuates more fodder for the media to feast on, and minimizes the so called “justice for the victims”. And how does that translate to resolution? I am all for “justice” but have a strong distaste for those who revel in the roadside show. How your backyard lookin?
My backyard is just fine. You will not fine anything criminal or morally indefensible in it.
The problem with your contention is that you suggest we should not actively strive and seek justice relative to our own backyards. That’s simply ridiculous.
Newsflash. Sometimes people have to be embarrassed and shamed into doing the right thing. If it is determined that Long is a pedophile, then the public shame is necessary for him to stop and stop being supported. This is NOT a criminal trial, there is no jail deterrent here…only shame and embarrassment.
Yes, chomping at the bit and proud of it. Justice delayed is justice denied (for all parties).
Let’s get to it.
I think the author’s comments are spot- on given who we’re talking about. Eddie Long. This man professes to be pro- this and anti- that. When in reality it is possible he’s a complete sham. So, yeah I am eager for this to all come out too. You can still pray for all involved and be eager for the lights to shine on E Long. Most people know how to multi-task.
If we were talking about a more humble man, then i would be more sympathetic to the accused.
Are you a New Birth member? That is a very relevant question to ask.
I meant to be specific. “Justsayin” are you New Birth member…
No, never met the man a day in my life. I just feel that it is sickening to feel such jubilance in the expectation of someone’s (alleged) sickness. If it is all true, that man WILL be dealt with! As a believer, God is going to dig all in that A** (lol) He doesn’t need an audience sitting in the peanut gallery, eating popcorn watching the public flogging, especially when those doing the flogging has their own internal sins. you don’t have to be a murderer, to have a dirty back yard, only human’s measure sins, God, don’t. A sin, is a sin, is a sin, so who are YOU to point and click (your teeth)!! Never said that there was anything wrong with justice being served, IT SHOULD, but for principle, NOT PLEASURE! Not even against it being done publically, however I just don’t like the tone of your commentary which seems to pre ejaculated excitement in the possibility of that man being “flogged” for your viewing pleasure.
Yes, I would love to see an alleged pedophile embarrassed mightily if guilty. Yes, I would love to see an alleged pedophile fully exonerated if that is the ultimate truth.
Unfortunately, from what we all know, he doesn’t look anything approaching innocent. As explained, four unrelated guys from churches in different states have come forth to present their lawsuits.
It doesn’t look good at all for the bishop. And yes, I get excited at the thought of justice being done. The idea that a pedophile who possibly would have victimized these four men (then boys) and likely countless others be publicly defrocked is a-ok with me. I will sleep like a baby feeling it and will not have any problem in my spiritual relationship feeling it. It’s funny, because you are FAR more animated than me.
Let’s get to it. If he’s innocent, then he should revel in expediency. If he’s not…then oh well.
Amos 5:15 Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the Lord God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph. ( Who do the Jews prays to? Mary was chosen of God, and the pope was dug up from the grave to be worshipped by the dead in spirit.
What gets me about this case is four guys who don’t know each other come out with this story. Right now I’m in the middle as far as an opinion goes. I will say the pics of him don’t help his case but there are two sides to EVERY story. Bottom line somebody is lying big time.
Without blaming either side, something has to be wrong if you are a preacher who decides to purchase a Bentley. It is said the appearance of sin is the same as sin itself. I thought we as Christians are supposed to abstain from the appearance of sin? I include myself in that. But my preacher dont have any spandex and daggon sure dont have a jheri curl wig/piece/animal. Regardless of the boys motives, Preacher man looks REAL BAD. To me he should have stepped down until the dust settles. Only right. He has never once been humble about any of his dealings. Very arrogant.
Not sure how owning a Bently is “sinful” God rewarded a many with riches because of their faithfulness! Their is absolutely nothing wrong with material things, if you do NOT idolized them. That is the sin, Idolizing others and things before GOD. God could care less if your driving around in a Bently, what he cares about is if you are being obediently to his word. Are you being obedient to HIM! People always get it twisted when it comes to money and serving GOD, nowhere does it say you have to be PO’, but you do have to be humble, and you do have to be obedient, and you do have to put HIM first! When you don’t, Their lies the sin. BTW, that’s how they style where he froms (LOL) Don’t know how arrogant he is, cause I never had a conversation with him, which I suspect NONE OF US on this site has!
Yeah, I get that and everything but think of what he could do with that money to help people. I have a problem with ministers who live large like that, too. I really do. I have the utmost respect for Rick Warren of “The Purpose Driven Life” because he donates ALL of the money back to his ministry except enough to afford a modest $250,000 home and live modestly comfortably. And he does not collect a salary from his church. And he is PAID from his book/workbooks. P-A-I-D. But he gives it all back. THAT is the example I respect. Not these prosperity ministry clowns with Bentleys and mansion(s) and private jets. Ridiculous.
Do you have a clue as to the MILLIONS that man does to help people? What you read (negatively) is a small portion of that man’s life and contributions. Again, never met him in my life, but I do know just as I have read about his “alledged” flaws, I have also read about his favors that he has shared with others. Is he corrupt..??!! Don’t know, does his money make hime corrupt..!!??, ABSOLUTELY NOT! What makes you think that GOD requires his children to be poor, humble…yes.. poor…NO! Being poor IS NOT a criteria for being a child of GOD, if that is the case, ALL who believe should be POOR! Let me tell you, a part of my prayers almost every night is to be successful and prosperous, does that make me sinful/unworthy, because I desire to be prosperous….? Especially since it is GOD who said that he would supply ALL my desires/needs. It might not be his will that I ever be rich, but who are we to say that it isn’t his will for the next man to be? And should I be mad at the next man because he is? Listen, it is not my duty to scutinize what that man is doing with his money, because if it ain’t right, it will come out in the light and be dealt with, does that mean I should stop giving, stop believing, stop being obedient, because of what the next man has or doesn’t have, do or doesn’t do?. Don’t know Rick Warren, so I can sit back and admire his style and the way he chooses to serve God all day long, but does that make him “holier” than the minister that drives a Bently? That to me is “ridiculous” My respect goes out to any man/woman whether they be poor or prosperous who dedicate their lives to God and his people, cause I recognize that is no easy task! And a part of being humble is recognizing that I CAN’T judge others, cause I SHO don’t want to be judged! So I accept that HE will work it out, according to his will. If it is his will for that man to fall disgracefully, than so it shall be, but I humbly recognize that it is HIS WILL, not MINE! I shall get NO satisfaction from watching it.
Everyone can’t be rich. If you are praying to be prosperous, you need to learn how to pray. I pray for God’s mercy, grace, discernment, understanding and other things. Prosperity?? Never..
Regardless of your works if you willfully turn your back on God he will let you know “you stink in his nostrils.” When you have that mind of a Reprobate you are essentially turning your back on God. An arrogant prideful spirit will lead to destruction. If Bishop was wrong in his actions he will hang himself. I don’t mean that literally. God is dealing with the leaders of the church as predicted..
Mister Bishop has not one humble bone in his muscle shirt.
What preacher you know wear’s a muscle shirt in the pulpit? Discern maybe?
I didnt say he sinned buy driving a Bentley. Please re-read my statement. It has a certain APPEARANCE!
His arrogance is displayed by his sermon immediately after the charges. Not one humble statement. You must be one of the sheep..
Who ARE YOU to tell someone how to pray!!?? You made my point exactly, your right don’t have to be my wrong, and vice versa, however, arrogance is believing just that! HUMBLE YO’SELF! You might have a certain “appearance” does that make YOU wrong!? Driving a Bently doesn’t give off a “negative” appearance,unless you have negative thoughts in the first place. Who should he be humbling himself to? YOU!!?? The media!!?? You live by that standard all you want. You have no idea what he has disussed and the manner in which he has discussed it with those who he influences daily, all you know is what is “chosen” to be displayed in the media, I hope that is not your reliable source!! Futhermore, I am neither defending him or convicting him, my point is, NEITHER SHOULD ANYONE ELSE cause you DON’T KNOW for sure either way. And if it is determined that he did do what he is accused up, your scorn ain’t gonna effect him or his outcome one way or another, and it certainly aint gonna compare to that of God’s, so why waste your energy! a
Taking it to the extreme by interpreting what I said as everyone being poor. That makes no sense. Sounds like you live by the Creflo Dolla prosperity gospel.
Never said that is what you said, the extreme is saying that the appearance of one’s riches is sinful! Extreme is, implying that because he has a Jhree curl, and wears a “tight” shirt, he shouldn’t represent GOD (laughable) And for the record, I don’t follow or live by any of them and “their” gospel, but I do believe prosperity is only sinful when it’s intent and motivation is used sinfully! And you can be a man/woman of GOD and be prosperous, and it is NOT sinful to desire to be prosperous… How does THAT “sounds” to you?
Are you like 18?
You do know that gluttony is a sin, right? A 450,000 car might qualify.
A haughty spirit is sinful. If you don’t know how arrogant he is, I would advise better reviewing the subject before offering an uninformed opinion. He has sermons and interviews everywhere.
And since when did “meeting someone” become the litmus test for the obvious?
Let’s use your own words. Long has put HIMSELF first and not God by not stepping down when the charges came forth. It caused confusion in the body of Christ. You keep making our arguments very nicely for us. Thanks. I didn’t need to “meet” the bishop to see the obvious. That’s why we were given spiritual discernment.
I haven’t met Donald Trump either…but…
Whew thanks for that. Gluttony is totally sinful. So is a prideful spirit.
No.. a bit more (than 18)judging by your responses, you may be a lot less!
@justsayin, well your responses show your maturity.
You seem to be biased in this matter. The sermons show the pride.. That is all…
ALL things in excess CAN be sinful! He might have a 450,OOO vehicle, but GODS rewards are limitless….. where does it state that there is a dollar limit on what you can be blessed with? His 450,000, could be like my $45 dollars, it is all in the INTENT and MOTIVES! And you are right, I am uninformed, because I don’t follow any of them, thanks for pointing that out and highlighting my point, I am UNBIASED, and because of that, my position on this is unjudgemental, cause I don’t AS YOU DON’T, know all the facts, and even when they do come out, I won’t get any warped satifaction from it! Whether he should have stepped down or not, is not YOUR call, lest not forget, who is in control of all of this….. And just in case you missed it IT IS NOT YOU! (or I…..so I will agree to disagree, though with my lips twisted)
You are unbiased? Really? Seriously? For a minute I thought it was Bishop Long sneaking on here. Is that you, Bishop? Are you wearing your bike shorts while you read this?… o_O
I don’t think it’s a problem to pray for prosperity. My question is this – when did prosperity start ONLY meaning to be rich/financially well off? The Dictionary.com definition is “a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune.”
I don’t have a lot materially – no big house, no Mercedes, etc – but I have good fortune. I have more than a lot of “rich” people. I have both my parents in my life and they are alive and healthy, I have both my brothers and my nieces and nephews all alive, healthy and flourishing. I have a few really good friends who would do anything for me, talents, education, a high intellect and common sense. That is prosperity. I have what Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Donald Trump, Creflo and Long, etc. don’t have. I AM “rich”.
The problem with you, Mr/Miss justsayin is that you clearly don’t have a very high level of spirituality if you don’t understand that prosperity means more than having a lot of cheddar in the bank, owning a big house and driving a car that costs more than a house. This is such a simpe concept that you could learn it watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
True prosperity/good fortune is knowing how fortunate you really are no matter what you have and being thankful to have it. How come you don’t know this? How come they (“Prosperity ministers”) don’t either???
@ queenie, I have a high level of understanding of “prosperity”, however, if you were following the string, you would see that the “SPECIFIC” issue that was being discussed, IS Bishiop(,Pastor, ministor or whatever his title) is HIS FINANCIAL WEALTH, which Prosperity defines..”especially in financial respects” GET IT! I am unbiased because I could give a flying s…aucer what that man wears, what his philosphy is, what his platform is, because I don’t follow him. And what I do know has been based on media… which could or equally could not be true. NEVER did you read that I beleived it to mean ONLY financially, so your asssssssumption of me, what I have what I know, and believ is IGNORANTLY flawed!
I think Justsayin is right, that there is a twinge of schadenfreude going on in this article, and given the subject matter, that’s somewhat disconcerting.
That said, I agree with MoKelly that this needs to be over already. In fact, I thought it was already over, and I honestly didn’t know people were still on the fence about this Eddie Long character. I thought when the news first came out and he stood in that pulpit and refused to outright deny the charges, that was a wrap on any credibility he had. *shrug*
HE showed you how arrogant and prideful he was from the jump. Any Christian or otherwise that can’t discern his actions through his own sermon, needs to read more.
That’s a very fair comment TGen. I’ll accept that.
Soooooory, I should have said this BULL###! is “Schadenfruede” hahahaha
Justsayin…you are becoming more and more immature with each post, not helping you make your point…if that is your goal.
Care to discuss the merits of the case?
We need a digital age stamp or something.
I actually was trying to add humor, because it REALLY isn’t that serious, the content maybe, but not my intent. But I see it is to you and others, so I will quit my misguided, though, genuine attempt to “lighten things up” @ JJ, yes, maybe it should be limited to 65 and under, cause you appear to be a bit toooooooo “grumpy” drink some prune juice for that!
No, I don’t care to, I have explained adnaseum that it is not about “the merits” It is about your reaction to someone else’s potential demise and how you relish in it! I think you deliberately missed MY point/opinion, and I understand.
It isn’t that serious for us, but for a Pastor the blood is on his hands…
And (if true) he will be dealt with according to HIS will….and shame on anyone who glands are salivating in wait! alllz I was trying to say!
I definitely am more likely to pray for the individual than salivate at his downfall. But these prideful people will be dealt with.
Yes, but the word says to also render under to Caesar…meaning respect the laws of the land.
This is NOT about divine retribution or judgment, this is about obeying the laws of the land. The Lord will have the final word, but there’s also room for the court’s word and legal remedy in the interim.
Otherwise there would be no need for laws, we’d just wait for eternal judgment.
@Morris
According to His Word we are to abide by the laws of the land. No doubt.
IN the end, regardless of works, there should be red flags to anyone who have viewed this situation.
Job 32:21-22 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. For I know not to give flattering titles; in doing so my maker would soon take me away.