Ted Haggard Megachurch Scandal

[@ericrodriguez7134]

Churches are not just spiritual bodies they are businesses and corporations .. Thanks for clearing that out Ted

[@malfan]

He is 100% correct and it's so sad that a lot of people do not know this.

[@tumarbongrox6074]

@@malfan HAGGARD has nothing to be ashamed of when compared to the priests in the Catholic church! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnaYonxnoLimmac

[@warmarmot1]

My mom used to bring me to this church, and the world prayer center attached. I've sat in that office of his, and always had negative instinct about him. His followers were so delusional. During a service someone leaned over to me and said "isn't this just incredible?" I responded with "yeah the cost of the light show and fog machines and large band could've been put towards helping people in need." They then accused me of not understanding God.

[@mikesully110]

I can't see how any "evangelical" can be a true Christian; Jesus never walked around Jerusalem or Rome in sharp expensive Roman fashion, preaching that you must obey the 600+ mitzvot, asking for donations, then going home to a large gated villa with security that keeps the poor out. That would be the "evangelical" Jesus. If one of these "evangelicals" lived in Roman times, they would tell Jesus "get a job you lazy bum". I doubt any of them sincerely believe, it's all about the coin imo. Some of the prosperity gospel preachers even admitted they were all about making money, and fools still believe in them.

[@warmarmot1]

@@mikesully110 I completely agree. Evangelicals are terrifying, terrible people justifying themselves with quotes they like from the Bible. But they never apply it to themselves. They don't live or portray any compassion. Just entitlement.

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

@@warmarmot1 في كانت عندها ⛪انجيليكانية لعندي بس إسا هي ⛪ معمدانية جنوبية There used to be an Evangelical church by me but now it's a Southern Baptist Church.

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

@@warmarmot1 هنه كل هالقد معتصبين لدينهن They are so fanatical to their religion

[@TheSands83]

Nice fake story

[@deborahcady4100]

Has anybody heard Ted Haggard say he had made a mockery of Christianity or had hurt deeply the Holy God he professes to believe in? Ted seems to be much more enthralled with himself.

[@DavidGraeberWasRight]

Like every evangelist leader in America

[@Thewrongshoesotherchannel]

I honestly think most pastors say/think the same as him honestly. I don't think he believed he made a mockery of Christianity because the top leaders are also living double lives too... they just aren't gay

[@HoldOffHunger]

Oh, gosh, all these religious comments, about faith, trusting christ, etc., etc.. After watching this, all I felt was sympathy and pity for someone who started out so much like a monster.

[@tumarbongrox6074]

Those *RIGHTEOUS* Christians seem to •SKIP• OVER this scripture when they are condemning someone!🤔 ROMANS 2:1 You therefore have *NO EXCUSE,* you who pass judgement on someone else, for whatever point you judge another, you are *CONDEMNING* yourself, because YOU who pass judgement do the *✦SAME✦* things!

[@suzyworster8193]

I feel very sad for Mr. Haggard. He's owned his issues, he shouldn't be continually condemned for them. I hope the Lord restores him.

[@Heyu7her3]

​@@suzyworster8193 apparently he hasn't from recent stuff

[@donwanderley7156]

There’s no hate like Christian love 💗

[@liberatedforpurpose8443]

There's no stupidity like worldly wisdom.

[@johnathanrush4666]

​@@liberatedforpurpose8443you thought you ate, didn't you You did not eat

[@anonacct4676]

"We're miserable" He says as he's golfing

[@johnhuntmorgan142]

Right...I cannot even afford Goff Clubs......or to belong to a Golf Club.....

[@ladylee1684]

No kidding, dang wish I could be banished to Scottsdale. The higher they rise the harder they fall.

[@ariksoong200]

Why doesn't he get a job at a store or something and live paycheck to paycheck like everyone else. He is blowing thru so much money on gas and golf and eating out and just hoping someone wants to buy insurance. 🙄

[@stevesmith1493]

Ted can be restored as a Christian but not as a pastor.

[@tumarbongrox6074]

I wonder if the THOUSANDS of priests can be restored as Christians after *RAPING* hundreds of •THOUSANDS• of children in Catholic churches over numerous decades? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ3aqGB8aL6MqNE well if they pray hard enough maybe they can🤔

[@bikerboy9010]

You make a good point. Everyone sins, and no one is perfect. However, there are some sin weaknesses that make people unfit to be a pastor of a church. If someone has sin weaknesses in areas such as adultery, rape, child abuse, domestic violence, lying, cheating, stealing, being a bad parent, etc, they're not fit to be a pastor of a church.

[@stevesmith1493]

@@bikerboy9010 And homosexuality. Yes

[@Canyon2023]

Ted treated his church followers as a corporate business, nothing more. I'm sure he's still doing the same.

[@gooodies4u12]

It's not just Ted. The church period these days is all political and all about money not the Bible and its journey

[@markwilliams691]

hello how are you doing?

[@tumarbongrox6074]

@@gooodies4u12 Ted has nothing to be ashamed of if he's compared to Catholic priests! The Catholic church has a •huge• scandal going on where priests have raped THOUSANDS of children and they are still allowed to stay in the church. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnaYonxnoLimmac

[@alexanderseliunyn3424]

Absolutely. Wolfs never change… 😅😅😅😅

[@melissahollowell7255]

He almost got me....he almost made me feel like he should be given another chance, at least at a normal life as a private citizen. But then I read about the most recent allegations. I don't care about any of his so-called "sin" but sexual violence against minors is a different matter entirely.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

He belongs in prison for that.

[@AfterAFashionASMR]

Wait what allegations?

[@orgullosamentemexicana952]

Americans are so privileged and entitled, never prepared for hardship. I started laughing when he said, he didn't want his family to be poor. He is clueless about poverty evidently! Tragic! I'm always amazed by Evangelicals that preach against greed yet live so far above their means. Never attempting to live the simple life that JESUS LIVED.

[@donnadayle3762]

spread the word...it's a 'cult!'

[@dewilew2137]

This is not an “American” thing, it’s a wealthy people thing. There’s plenty of dirt poor Americans, and even more who work full time and barely make ends meet.

[@BethBurns68]

@@dewilew2137 , exactly.

[@bobbob-sv4mk]

Something about him seems creepy.

[@frameofmind229]

He was using meth and sleeping with male prostitutes lol of course he is creepy

[@weemaggiejiggs8832]

That's exactly the word l would use...."creepy" 🤮

[@lisasuzanne8474]

Yeah, I've felt that way about him since the first moment.

[@carmelitaherazo5706]

I attended one service in 2003 and he was creepy to me. Never went back.

[@steveweinstein3222]

EVERYTHING about him seems creepy.

[@Landis_Grant]

He humiliated his wife yet she forgave him.

[@markwilliams691]

How are you doing

[@Heyu7her3]

No, SHE thinks he made a mistake. That's the problem. Cheating ain't a mistake.

[@bernardhenderson1146]

I really never followed him.. But it shocked me that you would exile him like he is an emperor. The man needed help and instead of banning him he should have stepped down and sat in a pew. The church is suppose to be a place of healing and restoration. I am not condoning anything I just want to know where is the heart of God in all this?

[@ENigma-um8zw]

That was the way it was sadly (and clearly still is in many regards) in those days and in that scene

[@gooodies4u12]

Exactly to best NY knowledge he had consensual sex with adult though not right he betrayed his family. Step down yes but church had no right to exile and contradiction to all Bible teaches.

[@battlersbeware7095]

@@gooodies4u12 your ENTIRE BIBLE is a contradiction. Lol I find it most funny that y’all condemn gays for 2,000 years until it started messing w/the fellowship & inclusivity all the sudden another persons love life is not yours. YOU GUYS ARE DELUSIONAL!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@shannongirard4014]

His pride he never ever would of taken that kind of deal,

[@laurazuke1324]

True

[@Lepewhi]

How can a 'church' forbid you from living in a state?

[@BluFlame3712]

The church leadership had the spirit of control and manipulation. Since Haggard was in such shame, he'd to do anything those Pharisees told him. Guarantee those leaders had their own skeletons. Haggard's wife knew the true love of Christ and helped to keep the family's shame at bay.

[@TheOrionStar]

@@BluFlame3712 In the text of the doc it said in exchange for 12 months severance he had to give up his position and leave the state

[@Amycoplover]

Thats what I was wondering!

[@gooodies4u12]

The evangelical church is founded in white straight male supremacy. A sick poor example of Christianity

[@elizabethlove3246]

I am so glad that Ted allowed the Lord to restore him. My heart goes out to him. I am proud of him for recieveing God's love and forgiveness. Good Job Ted. We are grateful to the Lord for you.

[@dcskfz]

"There is loads of testosterone in the room and everyone loves it!" Wow...

[@tumarbongrox6074]

🤔🤔 Christians are hypocrites!! They don't even *READ* their own bible before condemning someone! 🤔🤔🤔 ROMANS 2:1 You therefore have *NO EXCUSE,* you who pass judgement on someone else, for whatever point you judge another, you are *CONDEMNING* yourself, because YOU who pass judgement do the *✦SAME✦* things!

[@matthewmcpherson2488]

Very Wow and yikes...

[@dewilew2137]

I bet he did!

[@lindaolsen7089]

Never been a fan of the megachurch, churchertainment, rock star pastor model. House of cards. Not truly Christ centered though it uses his name and biblical words and themes throughout.

[@eddiecoyle9152]

*Notice that these mega churches inside never have any statues of christ or even a simple cross?--Always found that strange...*

[@etuboldon]

yep.

[@bert.hbuysse5569]

I feel for the guy, eventho he used to kind of seem like a jackass.. I mean he's just a human being.

[@osvaldobenavides5086]

What we should worry about is when sick, lying, unscrupulous individuals like this have the ear of a president and can determine policies that can affect a whole nation. It makes me fear!

[@sachaw.4236]

As a minister, I'd have to say that there are a lot of sad things in this film but the saddest to me is how he was completely written off. No redemption. No restoration. No mercy. The man has a family... Of course, I don't have all the facts.

[@kn0006]

You know… he’s still doing shit. Got more scandals….

[@Heyu7her3]

He didn't actually repent

[@UnitedStatesGovt]

"If they don't Google me, ill get the job." Wise words.

[@polskigirl8547]

Haggard never calls it “sin” that he was immersed in….

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

What Ted did aside, and not sure what his ministry taught so not commenting there, if he really sought forgiveness/repentance is between him/God, I have a lot of issues with how the church handled the situation. As I understand in the Bible, Paul rebuked a church for banishing a member for some really evil acts even after he had fully repented of his sins. I know that according to the Bible, Ted is unable to maintain a pastoral role and anything higher than probably an usher, but to banish him completely from his own congregation after he sought amends, that bothered me. It did seem like he got a little "drunk on the fame" which is hard to see at the moment but it is easy in retrospect. Ultimately I felt the worst for his wife and kids especially who were victims of his misdeeds and it was made worse by the actions of the church leaders too. Also, credit to the producer for being respectful of the situation and what was going on and telling it like it is. That is hard to see these days, especially in documentaries about churches. And the use of Moby Natural Blues was a nice touch too =)

[@Canyon2023]

"He got a little drunk on fame"?? Huge understatement for his multiple illegal acts and hypocrisy over several years.

[@michaeldennis5453]

I attended this church and the moment I stepped in I knew it was trouble I meant Ted and I was sad for him Knowing he would fall, See the people made him their God they placed him on a Pedastool so of course he fell ,This Church was radical and did not follow the Bible they hurt many people and tried to break me, I once had a meeting for counseling and I admitted to being Homosexual the man ( Not Ted Haggard ) Asked if I was delivered I said Yes the day I was Baptized I was set free, He Disagreed and gathered people for prayer one being my former partner who they did not know was also gay He also stood in the room as they shout and screamed at me while I sat in a chair and they screamed for demons to come out they finaly said go get the oil ......They made me drink it and man that was awful I threw up they said it was the demons ......The Holy Spirit told me to be brave and not to run , I went home and was led to false teachings the next day I called the Pastor to tell him whathad happened and how his Counselors did a exorcism on me ,He was very upset and did several sermons on how wrong the experience was , I left Colorado years later I heard of this happening and I felt so bad for Ted Haggard as I could imagine if he ever went to his church and confessed his struggle they would of place him on a stake and burned him alive......How dare these peopel show the hatred towards this man and not his sins how dare they did not Love and Pray for him much less forgive Him .......The Bible warns these Mega Churches ......Many will come before me and I shall say be away from me for I do not know you ,..........

[@jamesb.hallmd9899]

His wife seems like an angel.

[@Heyu7her3]

​@@jamesb.hallmd9899 nah she's delusional. she thought he'd made a mistake. cheating ain't no mistake.

[@gooodies4u12]

I feel sorry for his family

[@Notmep]

Colorado Springs is absolutely NOT anywhere near the Utah border Credibility out the window

[@SnickasBah]

I thought I was imagining something when I heard that.

[@freemandiaz5123]

Master manipulator. Sowing and reaping is very difficult at times.

[@ginaperry2599]

He is proof of a repentant heart and he has a wife, friends and family that support him, he does have a ways to go & may never pastor a church again but he is still a minister for God once he comes out of his "recovery" & testing time. All shepherds should heed this warning! At least he's not trying to hide his sin! He's not the first pastor to fall in such a way! We are all tempted as this!

[@Heyu7her3]

Apparently not... from a Christian website: _"By 2019, Haggard was again engaging in questionable touching with young males, according to videotaped claims..."_

[@MohitSharma-cy4rv]

How can people not know that this guy was gay before he came out?! It's like confusing a dog with a cat.

[@nathanbovee36]

Wow this is a tragedy. God bless and help his kids.

[@phantom-nn7yv]

They all Alex got also did drugs

[@markwilliams691]

hello how are you doing

[@michaelhendershott8604]

All Paying Customers.

[@gooodies4u12]

If people want God to forgive for acceptance why can't they. Hypocritical. That what turns people from church and they walk their own personal spiritual journey

[@teena2814]

When one dances one must pay the Piper!

[@tumarbongrox6074]

and when ONE "SUCKS" the piper he will be ABANDONED by his flock..... *UNLESS* he is a CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN! If Ted was a Catholic priest then GOD and his parishioners would CONDONE the raping of *THOUSANDS* of children done in the 'name of jesus' kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ3aqGB8aL6MqNE

[@chubster71]

Let's hope you have no skeletons in your closet.

[@Amycoplover]

I feel so bad for him and the way everyone turned on him. NONE of the people with such un-forgiveness are leading people to God and that sucks because thats supposed to be their mission!

[@soalaperiadi]

Thank you for this documentary. Now I could see firsthand what struggles Christian leaders who "fall from grace" live look like

[@godlygirls62]

His wife is dangerous. If she's willing to stay with someone like this, she's the type who wouldn't protect her kids if he or others abused them

[@jamesb.hallmd9899]

Maybe she has the heart of God? He was wrong in every way & deserves his plight, but what if she loves him unconditionally?

[@Heyu7her3]

​@@jamesb.hallmd9899 You grossly misunderstand the "heart of God" & agape love. Unconditional love was described as the love God has for us. It was never intended for marriage. In fact, marriage is SUPPOSED to have conditions; otherwise, that would make it abusive which is paradoxical.

[@Bouboune509]

I love him... meanwhile he is walking a mile away from her

[@NFStamper]

"How does it feel to be an exile?" (Swings golf club wearing expensive golf clothes) "We're miserable."

[@rickshelley1287]

So apparently gay-- as gay as Liberace❤

[@christianbrother4724]

The guy seems so fruity. I was surprised he pulled it off for so long.

[@JohnGalt1960]

He does seem à bit fruity.

[@rickshelley1287]

A cornucopia of bananas

[@michaelciccone2194]

A lot tech gadgets....not enough emphasis on Christian holiness and mortification of the flesh.

[@theweakestlink2278]

Another nice upload! Love these old documentaries.

[@jjtt7408]

"HE WHO IS WITH OUT SIN , CAST THE FIRST STONE " A QUOTE FROM JESUS THE CHRIST

[@BelchingBeaver69]

He who is with sin, grabs the first bone!

[@BelchingBeaver69]

I’m very sinful hehe

[@tumarbongrox6074]

🤔🤔🤔🤔 ROMANS 2:1 You therefore have *NO EXCUSE,* you who pass judgement on someone else, for whatever point you judge another, you are *CONDEMNING* yourself, because YOU who pass judgement do the *✦SAME✦* things!

[@loremolina1702]

😂😂😂 Very convenient..

[@tumarbongrox6074]

@@loremolina1702 I agree

[@basha0810]

That clip in 1997? I left the church a year after that by moving out of state. Wow. Talk about bringing back memories. I guess I left when it was at its best. It was all downhill after that. Never question when God moves in your life and the direction that he takes you because it's for the best even though you try to hang on.

[@mikem591]

Absolutely!

[@FordSeniorMaster]

Henry, Thank you for the statement you wrote in the description of this video. You are 100% correct Brother! We MUST put our faith and trust in Christ, NOT in men. Yours in Christ, Patrick

[@johnhuntmorgan142]

That was a good statement in the description of this video. I feel the same brother.

[@rwjazz1299]

I'll go one step further and say we should put our faith in each other. Learn about the universe, the earth's geological history. Learn about biology and physics. This knowledge will serve you better than mythology.

[@johnhuntmorgan142]

@@rwjazz1299 Please just shut up and go away....

[@SorayaEsfandiary_]

This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord" (Jeremiah 17:5)

[@xianchang1011]

Soranya......you hit the nail on the head....and they evangelical dupes will HATE you for it....

[@mariekatherine5238]

It’s hard to believe people still fall for this stuff. It seems people go there for entertainment more than God. Who are they really cheering for? (That angel is really tacky.)

[@bobbob-sv4mk]

If God gives you a flock this big you better be on your knees and beg God for wisdom.

[@marynelson1349]

I attending for around 15 years.ted would not have sat in the pew he wanted it all,broke all of our hearts

[@dafyddllyrdavies6601]

In a Christians point of view. He's going to hell. In an athiests view he's just being human and he likes men. You don't need God. Love who you want

[@warmarmot1]

Agreed. The problem is that he rose into religious heirarchy while condemning and shaming others for what he was into.

[@JK-vc7ie]

None of what you said is true

[@1Kevingtz3]

Well from a Christian point of view we should hope this man truly repents from his sin and turns to God for forgiveness. At the end of the day if he repents and turns from his sin there is no reason why we should condemn him to hell. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. God’s mercy and forgiveness is given to those who truly seek him with a broken and repented heart. If that’s his case then praise God. If he is still struggling with homosexual tendencies then I hope he can overcome his struggles before it is too late.

[@godlygirls62]

Bernard, certain behaviors bring about disqualification. Let me give you some examples. 1)Moses hit the rock instead of speaking to it, as directed by God. 2) David desperately wanted to build God a temple, but God said no because he had too much blood on his hands. This guy was forgiven if he asked to be, but he should not step foot in a pulpit and definitely he should never be a pastor again

[@radixreuel7631]

THE GOD WHO MADE US CAN ALSO REMAKE US. - Woodrow Kroll

[@scronx]

Is Henry Bemis your name, or is it borrowed from the Twilight Zone character? If the former, we're distantly related.

[@neilwilburn6848]

If it wasn't for his anti-gay political stance, I might feel sorry for him.

[@lindaolsen7089]

@8:37 reminds me of Stuart Smalley from Saturday Night Live: I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and DOGGONE IT, people LIKE ME!

[@777thesse]

Shame on this mega church typical lukewarm without spiritual eyes

[@shannongirard4014]

Of course he dont mind life he's living it up on poor people's money

[@shineandre]

You know my reproach, my shame, and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. Ps 69.20

[@tumarbongrox6074]

🤔🤔🤔 ROMANS 2:1 You therefore have *NO EXCUSE,* you who pass judgement on someone else, for whatever point you judge another, you are *CONDEMNING* yourself, because YOU who pass judgement do the *✦SAME✦* things!

[@virgilioblanco]

The floor that the corrupt world Tango on!!!

[@locoHAWAIIANkane]

I’m a gay man and a Christian (that’s not up for debate) and I don’t judge him at all. I just hope and pray he sees these huge injustices not just by him but by the “Christians” at large. This is the price he pays for his own rhetoric of hate towards people. It’s sad, really really sad

[@Landis_Grant]

One year’s severance pay for a popular pastor.

[@thearamsay9578]

I’m glad his wife stayed with him and worked on the relationship. The letter in which he outed himself was an act of courage and repentance. If the apostle Paul were alive today, there would’ve been some form of discipline, but there also would’ve been reconciliation upon confession and repentance. This man was convicted in his heart, and he confessed and came clean. It’s too bad people don’t realize that they’re just very blessed and privileged not to maybe struggle with a deep sin or mental illness. But petty mean misses just a sin as much as anything else. And we’re not talking about a guy who flee his flock for millions or raped young girls. I think they should be more forgiving. 17:03

[@thearamsay9578]

Well, that’s what I get not being able to write on my phone and having to dictate it to Siri. And voiceover. Why is it? The church seems to forgive the wrong people? I mean Mike Biddle and Rick what the heck was his name Rick somebody Had their scandals too and people were just take them back even if they don’t repent. Here’s a guy who’s taking it on the chin. Doing the best he can scripturally. He didn’t have to out himself, but he did. He confessed. This is disgusting. I noticed the video is called the Megachurch scandal, not the Ted Haggard scandal. Because this is scandalous behaviour on the part of the church. 39:48

[@Heyu7her3]

He hasn't repented. From a few years ago: _"By 2019, Haggard was again engaging in questionable touching with young males, according to videotaped claims..."_

[@thearamsay9578]

@ that’s very sad.

[@Inquisitor2024]

How humiliating

[@reneesantiago6496]

He looked gay as can be even back in his high school pictures.

[@radixreuel7631]

Amongst other things Haggards beguiling smile pains my Spirit with that said as a Christian we are to forgive the “unforgivable” this act of Grace does not come naturally or even from me, but Through Christ that lives within me & that’s how we Reinvent& Begin Again….

[@tumarbongrox6074]

Whats so ironic is almost ALL of Ted's congregation watches PORN, sucks penises (sometimes their husband's penises), many men in the congregation are "secretly" BI-SEXUAL. ALMOST all have had affairs behind their boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses back. YET they kick TED out of the church for SINNING as they do!🤔 This is the •SAME• as the Catholic christians. Those priests have RAPED thousands of children and yet those priests *CONTINUE* to preach god's word!🤔 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ3aqGB8aL6MqNE

[@stevesmith1493]

Sin causes death. Every time. Something dies as a result of choosing sin. Reputation, trust, relationships, credit rating, etc.

[@tumarbongrox6074]

Sin means NOTHING to Catholic christians!! Those priests have *RAPED* THOUSANDS of little innocent children! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ3aqGB8aL6MqNE well I guess the lord only punishes pastors who have sex with men?🤔

[@weemaggiejiggs8832]

"Sin causes death"..... that's the stupidest thing l think l've ever heard 🤣

[@shanebishop5617]

Christ died in his early 30’s.

[@dewilew2137]

No such thing as “sin”.

[@stevesmith1493]

@@dewilew2137 🤣

[@sarahbeatty2419]

Very sad...he has a beautiful family but seems to take them for granted. God has given him so much I hope He has mercy on him.

[@ritamariekelley4077]

He never really took responsibility for his actions. He was so obsessed with the fact that his former church wouldn't forgive him. I'm sure they gave him chance after chance after...but he continued to minimize and lie, then change the story. I'm sure they simply got tired not only at the utter seediness of his acts, but that he kept going back to it and lying about it. The worst is that he doesn't seem to grasp the idea of being Christ-like toward all, especially to the gay community that has suffered so much bigotry and there's Ted, still spewing his hatred.

[@chubster71]

they were obligated to forgive as God forgives!

[@Inquisitor2024]

❤ love God, love your fellow man...Jesus loves all...

[@susanh1447]

I went to Bethel for a while and it was fun and exciting for about a year. No substance though. We went back to our real church.q

[@rickshelley1287]

He's a dream boat of desire, a hunk of raw manliness, a cuddly handful of love pudding.

[@stevesmith1493]

He fooled 20000 people for decades! He’s 🤮

[@tumarbongrox6074]

Whats so ironic is almost ALL of Ted's congregation watches PORN, sucks penises (sometimes their husband's penises), many men in the congregation are "secretly" BI-SEXUAL. ALMOST all have had affairs behind their boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses back. YET they kick TED out of the church for SINNING as they do!🤔 This is the •SAME• as the Catholic christians. Those priests have RAPED thousands of children and yet those priests *CONTINUE* to preach god's word!🤔 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ3aqGB8aL6MqNE

[@jermainelee1060]

This is just 😔

[@joshnagenmurugiah4531]

Tq, for the documentary. Did so much for me.

[@jeff022889]

The church should have given Ted a severance and allowed him to stay as a member. What better example of christain forgiveness than that?

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

31:11 No he's very naive , idiot's stuff could still be stolen regardless at any time

[@timmykidd2119]

When youe a minister, you should live a higher life above the world.

[@madliberal7710]

I glory in the fall of this man. God may forgive him but I bet the Almighty got tired of his double life, Republican politics, and intelligent design defense so exposed one of his flock sending him to obscurity.

[@mikesully110]

Any pastor who wears an expensive suit and has a nice house will end up in hell. Jesus Christ's own words.

[@crownviclx2000]

He got caught again in 2009.

[@tornadok1d885]

I never heard of him! But I have Kennith Copeland, Joyce Myer, Etc.. They all have skeletons in there closet

[@bryanl5599]

I actually felt a lot of compassion for this man and his family watching this. Just being a HUMAN BEING sets you up to be fallible. He screwed up. Was a hypocrite. Lived a double standard. His "fall" has nothing to do with being Evangelical. It had more to do with being a Human being who gave into temptation and then kept it covered. The awesome thing is that Jesus Christ forgives anyone who confesses and repents. Luke 12:3, 1John 1:9, Ephesians 4:32. Thanks for sharing this. Wish Ted Haggard and his family all the very best.

[@evolutionaryadvantage]

Ergo you can rape and murder and you’ll be forgiven? But as an atheist I’ll go to your imaginary hell right? Pfft. How about we still own slaves like exodus 21 says we should? it even has the rules all set out about how we should treat them. Insanity. Man made insanity.

[@indigenous31617]

That George Kastanza quip was quite hilarious.

[@CMT1981]

Ted Haggard is human. Give him a break. He made mistakes but he admitted to them and he’s stayed committed to his family. Not only that but he humbled himself down by sharing every aspect of his life to the public . He’s an honorable man.

[@mtbiker4life918]

He came across as strange at first. You have to know pastors struggle with this more than you know and are terrified of the outcome. It's why I lost hope for churches, and turned towards my Bible more. I very much respect his modesty more than anything. He's someone I'd definitely do a Bible study with.

[@sniffdogma]

"Keeps us in sinc with The White House"?!! What happened to church-state separation ( jurisprudential concept for defining political distance from religion )! Isn't that in the 1st Amendment? Hmmmm, as I sniff from Canada

[@luther1546]

The separation of church and state is not in the Constitution. The 1st Amendment protects the right of Americans to practice religion freely without interference from the gov't.

[@sniffdogma]

@@luther1546 Yes, that's exactly what I mean by separate.

[@LEFTBEHINDTIMES]

Idk how he’s doing these days but gotta give a bit a props to him for letting a film crew follow him after the chaos. Most people wouldn’t do that

[@501764727]

Ahhh good old Westernized Christianity!

[@teena2814]

Yeah right! Islamic people are so far above this behavior! Come on this happens in every culture and religion. That’s because religion is all one big scam and bullshit story with no real truth to any of them. Religion is just a form of control. Telling people there is a invisible man in the sky watching your every move and thought. What utter BULLSHIT! How dumb can people be to actually believe this no evidence no facts just writings from the Bronze Age?

[@prlopez6134]

I don’t understand why he was exile from the state that’s uncalled for and exile from the church he himself founded sad in the Bible Jesus forgave Saul who became St. Paul the apostle don’t know why people couldn’t forgive him he is a sinner like all of us

[@laurazuke1324]

Only God is the judge

[@sirvilhelmofyonderland]

My ex-wife’s new husband is a pastor. But my Gaydar went off when I met him. He better not break her heart. She deserves the best. I’m not anti gay . I’m anti lie.

[@dewilew2137]

So you cheated on her, huh?

[@sirvilhelmofyonderland]

@@dewilew2137 ? Where’d you get that?

[@christophgouws8311]

This guy is super cringy.

[@Bthreestacks]

Above all else, you have to appreciate his optimism and cheerful nature. I don’t see that too often.

[@michaelciccone2194]

He doesn't have a Bible as he addresses the people. Time for golf ⛳? But where is the heartfelt contrition?

[@frameofmind229]

He was using meth and sleeping with male prostitutes lol of course he is creepy

[@aromirsauro9092]

@@frameofmind229 "using meth and sleeping with male prostitutes lol of course he is creepy" is not creepy. it's a life style. eating meat is creepy. go vegan

[@tracieivey2397]

I actually feel bad for Ted after watching this. As Christians we're not supposed to judge people, and to be a strong support system when they slip on the path. This church just turned him away and offered no forgiveness, no chance for redemption, and one day they will be standing before the good Lord and having to answer for that.

[@gabrielenten]

hahahah look to this guys agressive response to professor Richard Dawkins

[@4thwisemonkey397]

Exactly mate all these big preachers are pure evil

[@briang1561]

Christians have selective grace.

[@timmykidd2119]

I agree w/the church putting him out of the pulpit, but not shutting him out of the church. The church is for sinners to repent & fellowship for the christians. The bible say,' Restoee him in the spirit of meekness AS A MEMBER, NOT BACK TO THE PULPIT".

[@n_Y_c__n_Y_c]

Its really hard to be a Christian these days huh No forgiveness from the church, but the one person they pray DOES! 🤔

[@paiddj3397]

How can they make him leave the state.

[@LarzGustafsson]

Some people are upset when homosexuality is being criticized. They are too politically correct (and theologically incorrect) to face the facts.

[@henoketesfahun5024]

He is so blessed with his most amzing beautiful grate Woman of God he have, you can't find such a great woman in life times.

[@bernardhenderson1146]

Cont... How do you just disappear? Smells a lot of self righteous...

[@Mark-sj3xb]

I see that globe of the earth hanging over the building and all I think is that the center of their worship is the world. And then there is a sculpture of an angel. The only symbols should be The Cross