Even through Jasmyne Cannick and Keith Boykin exposed Bishop Eddie Long's hypocrisy years ago, everyone seems shocked by these latest allegations against Atlanta's favorite Jesus PIMP. The above rant is my favorite pull no punches take on the situation. One of my favorite porn stars turned blogger Kevyn M doesn't take sides, but he does give the good Bishop too much of a pass.
That's the real point here. So in essence, if these allegations are true, then the "Bishop" is the most reprehensible, self-loathing Jesus Pimp there is. How many pastors buff up, slip on spandex and text pics of themselves to their young male "spiritual sons"? All Eddie Long cares about is power, fame, money and apparently - dick. The man is a liar. The man is also a part of the reprehensible anti-gay movement which inspires hatred and violence against gay people in America. How many little gay boys have offed themselves after listening to gays being vilified from pulpits like Eddie Long's? How many Carl Walker-Hoovers are on these hate-mongers hit list? And I disagree with Kevyn on another point, this scandal couldn't happen to just anybody. Most of us live authentic lives and don't go around condemning people for openly doing what we secretly do ourselves. There are plenty of sayings to cover this situation: Chickens coming home to roost being my favorite (for several reasons).
Regretfully, redemption and stupidity go hand and hand. Eddie Long's Longfellows Youth Academy, where young men begin their "masculine journey" will take on deeper meaning after all is said, done and swept under the pew. I wonder if Eddie Long ever heard of Carl Walker-Hoover? Check out the video below and know these things happen because of homo-hatred from the pulpit. See also:
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Tell it. Tell it. TELL IT!
Posted by: Son of Baldwin | September 24, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Great article.As Son of Baldwin said, "Tell it. Tell it. TELL IT!"
Posted by: Greg | September 25, 2010 at 07:01 PM
I can not judge him because I am not God. What I do want to say is God will reveal. What saddens me is that the church is clapping and giving him praise when the truth has yet to be revealed. It seems as though the congregation is brain washed. If he is guilty, he may get away with it, but the real test is when he goes home with out the congregation clapping and hollering and tries to sleep at night; can he deal with himself, can he make peace in his heart, soul and mind. The biggest issue is, CAN U DEAL WITH SELF. What about the children, how do they feel, do they have anybody shouting and clapping with them. Bernice King was on the pulpit begging for money for the church, is that for its defense fund ? It needs to be put all in the hands of God, trust and believe he will shut it down if he has too. I have watch Long on TV for years and never seen his wife, now all of a sudden he wants to walk in with his wife. If you watch the video it looks forced and staged. She can smile and act like nothing is happening but she is the main one who knows the truth. She knows where her husband has been and with whom. Let God be the judge and every man a liar.
Posted by: thirdnlong | September 26, 2010 at 01:05 PM
Yes, lets not judge, just expose the truth.
Let his congregation know that blind faith makes people gullible, makes the guilty feel more invincible. Lets make Eddie Long the poster boy for religious condemnation from the pulpit all the devastation it leaves in its wake.
Lets make this about the little boys who hang themselves rather than hear the word "faggot" one more time.
Posted by: Taylor Siluwé | September 26, 2010 at 02:01 PM