4 Lawsuits Against Bishop Eddie Long-Latest Info!

Late Friday afternoon a fourth man joined three others who are filing lawsuits against Bishop Eddie Long and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church on charges of sexual coercion. Click more for the latest info on the case
The fourth plaintiff is identified as 22 yr old Spencer LeGrande who says he first met Bishop Long when he was 15 and he attended a sermon Long preached at his satellite church in Charlotte, N.C. For the first time LeGrande tells of Bishop Long allegedly giving him a sleeping pill before their first sexual encounter. Here is the latest on this breaking info from the AJC.com
http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/bishop-eddie-long-4th-620773.html
Once again, Atlanta Attorney B.J. Bernstein is representing LeGrande and filed his lawsuit today. Earlier in the week when the first two lawsuits were filed on behalf of Maurice Robinson and Anthony Flagg, Bernstein spoke with the Frank and Wanda morning show on our sister station V-103.
On Wednesday afternoon a third lawsuit was filed against Bishop Long by Jamal Parris. You can read the details of all three lawsuits filed by clicking on the links below.
And on Thursday morning Attorney Craig Gillen who is representing Bishop Long spoke to Frank and Wanda about the case.
Here are the photos released by Bernstein that were allegedly sent to one of the plaintiffs.

Bishop Long plans to address the charges on Sunday morning before his congregation. We will continue to follow the story and bring you the facts.




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Zee
September 22, 2010 11:12 am
I just do not think Eddie would put himself out there like that when he knows that he is watched by millions. For God sake he has son’s!
jackie
September 22, 2010 1:22 pm
He has a Son i don’t get what does that have 2 do with anything he also has a wife.
Rev. IKE
September 23, 2010 1:05 pm
The longer you get away with stuff…
mik
September 24, 2010 3:40 pm
zee you are niave
Joe L. Wise
September 22, 2010 11:29 am
I’ll support the Man of God who preaches God’s Word any and everyday. Fight-on Eddie, Fight-on.
Disbelief
September 22, 2010 12:09 pm
That’s the problem Mr. Wise, many of you allow another to preach God’s word to you instead of digging for the truth like buried treasure yourself as the bible encourages us to do. Eddie is nohthing more than a man, who may know where to find scriptures quickly, but he’s still a man. He is capable of wrong doing just as the next man. No, I’m not saying he’s guilty, because that remains to be seen, however; what I am say is…He’s not God….
jackie
September 22, 2010 2:59 pm
Amen
jeffreywath
September 22, 2010 3:52 pm
Well said, “Disbelief” and that’s what troubles me most about people. They view him and others as being something more than mortal…we raise him up to such heights and God brings them down when they need to come down. Whether he’s guilty or innocent, his life will be changed forever by such serious allegations…along with his family. Pray.
God IS My Sufficiency
September 22, 2010 10:57 pm
Thats right, we are to follow Gods word not men…God is Our Sufficiency…If it is true we are all human he may have had some moments of WEAKNESS..If this is true I hope all his followers know how to keep loving God and his word…But know that the devil wants to steal time cause you cant get that back…so keep reading the BIBLE and following the WILL of GOD…MY shock factor is how everyone acting like he is my brother Jesus Christ and is perfect and no one is not even me.
Keshia
September 22, 2010 11:29 pm
Amen to that. I agree for some reason society puts these preacher, entertainers and celebrities on this pedestal like they are God themselves and can do no wrong. When the fact of the matter is they are still human just like the rest of us and they have the capability of doing right and wrong at any given time. Its fine to idolize someone but don’t get it twisted, there not super-human and not GOD by any means!!!
Rae
September 23, 2010 10:48 am
Of course he’s a man, and no one is without fault, however, when you live by the spirit and are connected to a pastor by the spirit then you know them by the spirit. And my spirit (discernment) does not tell me that he is capable of this thing he is accused of. Some of you may not understand that because you walk in flesh and not by God’s Spirit.
God’s Truth will always reveal itself!
K
September 23, 2010 2:46 pm
Everything done in the dark will come to light. I think a lot of times people with that much power think they are invincible and they can do whatever they like. But they forget that GOD is in charge.
Jeff
September 23, 2010 4:33 pm
Amen to that. He is not God. Thats the problem now. Too mamy people praising man instead of God.
SONNY
September 23, 2010 6:02 pm
I think that he is guilty and the truth will come out. I think that most of the people at his church is brainwashed. SAINTS LETS STOP FOLLOWING AND PRAISING MAN AND START FOLLOWING CHRIST. PUT HIM FIRST
REASONABLE
September 23, 2010 10:29 pm
THAT COULDN’T BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH !!! SPOKEN LIKE A REALIST….SEE THIS WHOLE THING LIKE IT IS…AND REALIZE LIKE YOU SAID ” HE IS STILL A MAN” OF FLESH ……NOT SPIRIT.
Pabber
September 24, 2010 10:26 am
And Amen!
tenille
September 24, 2010 3:36 pm
Amen! Too many of us are relying on what man says and not going to the word of God and finding the truth ourselves.
Valerie Smith
September 26, 2010 11:05 am
I agree whole heartedly with the statmentment above. You took the words EXACTLY from my mouth. AMEN,..AMEN and AMEN AGAIN!!!
lachicadeATL
September 22, 2010 1:23 pm
but this is not the 1st time that this issue has been question, i hope that not true if it is hell will break loose upon all of those megga pastors that have done something
Tracy Jo T.
September 22, 2010 3:48 pm
YOU ARE THE TYPICAL TARGET THESE CHURCHES LOOK FOR. SOMEONE WHO LOOKS TO SOMEONE ELSE FOR TO PERFORM A MIRACLE FOR THEM. WHN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TRUST GOD ON YOUR OWN
Tracy Jo T.
September 22, 2010 3:49 pm
SORRY MY COMMENT WAS FOR MR WISE
bella
September 23, 2010 2:21 pm
amen to that!!!
Demi
September 22, 2010 5:53 pm
I support God and God alone. Anyone can “preach” God’s Word but it doesn’t make them God! Stop putting your faith in men.
Vern
September 24, 2010 10:09 am
Amen to that.. Why are some of us being blinded to the truth. God has told us that some will be exposed. That spirit you talk about could be the wrong one. Everyone is saying that the devil is trying to tear up the church. I say God is trying to fix it. Sit back and watch THE REVELATION
SHAY
September 25, 2010 7:31 am
Amen!
jackie
September 22, 2010 8:58 pm
i do 2 Joe as long as the do what they preach. U can’t just preach the word u have 2 obey it
SHAY
September 25, 2010 7:30 am
WOW…WHAT IF IT WAS YOUR SON….
JP
September 25, 2010 11:38 pm
Another one born every minute!
trinity
October 5, 2010 2:16 am
joe l wise–spoken like a true fool!!!!! Pease know and understand that you too can have a connection to god. think please think and stop be so stupid. these old black men are so crazy and plain out foolish. your bishop often says that god told me to tell you–what the F—-, are u serious. so if he has that talking ability to god then why would he be going thru any of this? remember that god told him to tell everybody esle something, but somehow he didn’t talk with him about sexing young boys. so jl wise we’ll see how long your support will last, i bet not long.
Ashley
September 22, 2010 11:54 am
Anything is possible. I think when ppl have a personal relationship… like if he was (my) bishop, i might be defensive, but reality is EVERYONE is flawed, and it is possible that this bishop could be dealing with homosexual issues. Its been proven over and over again with other “men of the cloth” who are public figures. As well as going on with other broke preachers and young women, so … It’s definately possible. I don’t put a thing past (anyone). It’s an unfortunate issue, but if he is guilty, i hope he will correct himself as that type of behavior can really damage a person.. spiritually and more. I’ve been in a similar issue with a bishop who used scripture and his pulpit to manipulate the congregation and justify things…. he is still in the pulpit to this day
GaDanab
September 22, 2010 3:57 pm
I agree totally.This is a just horrible.
Tina Segura
September 22, 2010 12:32 pm
I do not feel that we as God’s people or Americans need to be critical here. One, no of us are perfect. Two, none of us truly know the facts or this man’s heart. And three, most importantly whether he’s innocent or guilty, he needs our prayers and not our judgement.
shay howard
September 22, 2010 9:54 pm
so true Amen sister
Tisha
September 23, 2010 11:30 pm
Tina you said a mouth full..
Cam
September 22, 2010 12:41 pm
I hope this is not another Kwame Kilpatrick/Tiger Woods situation. If the Pastor knows that there are incriminating emails and text messages out there…he needs to settle out of court TODAY and avoid a public trial where volumes of salacious emails/texts are released. 25000 members and yet this young man had no where to live but on the Church guest house?
thegrandiva
September 22, 2010 11:39 pm
What is wrong with people, texting is proof, and can be held against you. Now those pictures mean nothing, but what would a grown azz man be doing sending them to a kid anyway, pastor or not, its not a good look.
Katrina
September 23, 2010 9:00 am
Very fishy….
doubler
September 25, 2010 6:36 am
I agree! I think he is guilty! Sorry church members. He’s not God! His members are soooo brain washed. I’ve listened to his so called sermons and there was no message! Hello! Is everyone so hungry to prosper in wealth until they really can’t see past those tight shirts, the ATM in the church and fact that you can’t even shake your pastor’s hand. Seriously!!!! Stevie Wonder can see that! OMG!!!!
jackie
September 22, 2010 1:21 pm
Would BJ take a case with no merits? . i’m praying 4 both sides. parents stop trusting everyone with your kids. Kids stop beliveing in people belive in God.
Cam
September 22, 2010 3:43 pm
I feel for his Wife and kids. He should have spoken out against this yesterday. Now a 3rd man, 23 yrs old has come forward and joined the lawsuit.
Here are the actual lawsuits that were filed. Very graphic details. Ugggh.
http://media2.myfoxatlanta.com/PDF/ROBINSONDraftComplaint.pdf
http://media2.myfoxatlanta.com/PDF/ROBINSONDraftComplaint.pdf
Mugshots of Plaintiffs 3rd photo on right- They are handsome young men I must say.
http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=155162&catid=3
BeauxRob
September 23, 2010 2:14 pm
First of all, she’s trying and doing to much to put her name out there. As for the young men, be truthfull in what you say. we as a community and christians are supportive of our Bishop.
Omega03
September 23, 2010 5:12 pm
BeauxRob, this lawyer is credible. You need to pull your head out of the sand. Why would young men put their families and self throught this. Ask that question? You can support him but God will be the final judge and what is done in the dark will come to light.
pam
September 22, 2010 2:03 pm
Bishop Long is a true man of God! The world is full of all types of issues on every hand. If the media would focus on all the good things people do daily and stay away from the negative I would respect them more. I think Bishop was trying to expose them to better things in life and keep them close to him and out of trouble. To be honest I don’t believe the allegations and I pray that someone comes forward to tell the whole truth. I am not here to judge…he is my spiritual leader so I will continue to pray and follow…I don’t care who you are the devil is out to kill, steal and destroy YOU.
jackie
September 22, 2010 2:57 pm
No one wants 2 think this is true pam, but it is not impossible it goes on all the time and we just turn r heads and say i pray 4 the truth when it’s been in r face all the time when r we going 2 stop thinking humans can b perfect?
erica
September 22, 2010 3:42 pm
what my mother said to me what u do in the dark will come to light
Ronniece
September 23, 2010 2:19 pm
Jackie I have to agree we put Pastors and Ministers on such a high pedal stool that we sometimes forget they are human beings. And when they fall they fall hard. He is a man of God he is not God!. I pray that he repents for any sins or wrong doing that was committed. I stand I judgement of no man. That is left up to God!
jeffreywath
September 22, 2010 3:56 pm
Yeah Pam…and the devil uses all kinds of people, even Bishops! Seriously, when you refuse to believe that there’s any remote possibility of the allegations being true is when you have entered into an unhealthy view towards a man/human. He’s not infallible and very capable of such conduct, sin is sin, right?
AColeman
September 22, 2010 7:26 pm
i believe that you are innocent until proven guilty…however why do people continue to place so much trust in mere man and not God. Please remember NO ONE is above making a mistake and that include Bishong Long. I have always been disturbed by the fact that any religious man feels the need to drive a bentley, have custom made suits, and a private jet…..i thought he was suppose to follow the example that Jesus set. Jesus was a carpenter yet had no place to lay his head…..We need to pray for all sides involved.
Taz
September 23, 2010 12:04 pm
@AColeman, I totally agree with you on both points. If he was just a regular guy who was accused of the same allegations, people would be more inclined to believe it was true. I also have an issue with the flashiness that is displayed among the pastors of these mega churches. Why spend money on a jet, when that money could have been used to help people in need? When you are called by God to the ministry, you are supposed to follow Jesus’ and help others, not to get rich and live like you are a celebrity.
Ronniece
September 23, 2010 2:36 pm
True Jesus was a carpentar. He died for our sins so that we wouldn’t have eternal life also the bible says…My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. So anything lavish that they have acquired came from God.
Ronniece
September 23, 2010 2:37 pm
so that we would have eternal life is what i meant to say.
BOSS
September 22, 2010 9:36 pm
ARE YOU A *****? YEA HE EXPOSED TO THEM TO THE BETTER THINGS IN LIFE HIS SHLONG I LEFT THAT CULT YEARS AGO AND I HAVE A DEGREE IN DIVINITY BEEN A YOUTH PASTOR BEFORE YOU DONT GIVE TEENAGERS GIFTS AND PUT THEM ON THE PAYROOL ..TIGHT SHIRT WEARING
myoutdoe
September 23, 2010 6:13 am
You are brainwashed. You spiritual leader should be God not man.
Joan
September 23, 2010 8:12 am
give me a break. you are so blind and hoodwinked.
Sam
September 23, 2010 9:10 am
Don’t be so naive my sister. Judas walked with Jesus for self interests. Preachers convince people all over the world to believe in what you can never prove. You believe you are Saved, prove it. You life may be changed, but can you tell a lie? Oh, don’t answer that. Only a few can handle power over others. Only the TRUTH can free all from people worhship. And what you don’t know can make a fool of you. A famous man once said, “I didn’t have sex with that woman.” If there is a God, put your trust in that God, not people. Even King David lived a double life. Innocent or guilty? The guilty will lie. Fear is the enemy of truth. People go to court and sware on the same Book they don’t obey. I am a preacher and know many big and small preachers. Is it a scandal or truth? All will be hurt.
Scotch La Rock
September 23, 2010 9:13 am
Pam you need to wake up, you sound like the other brain washed members. Just because he knows the bible and calls on God it’s ok? David Karesh knew the bible in and out too. I know it’s hard pill to swalllow that 25,000 people believe in a homo. I’m, pissed cause my son sat in his lap before!!!!!!!!!
Freedom
September 24, 2010 2:53 am
If this is for real, then a small version of Revelations has occurred before our eyes. With adulterous, fornicating, lies, manipulation acts, the spirit of whorism has been transferred in that location. -Fall of the church. If the boys really have been coerced, its their right to be set free from that bondage. Grace has no strings attached.
Omega03
September 23, 2010 10:25 am
Pam, I can see you are following the man and not God. We as Black folks need to stop believe this couldn’t happen with our black leaders. And how can you make a statement he was trying to expose them to better thing. This is asinine. This is a man of authority and if he took advantage of these boys he should pay dearly. By the way, on one occasion at a sporting event I saw young boys massaging your bishop shoulders and they weren’t the masculine type. If you know what I mean. God lets everything come to light.
Rev. IKE
September 23, 2010 1:32 pm
Do you think he born a homosexual or was he converted?
SHAY
September 25, 2010 7:45 am
can you say BRAINWASHED……. OMG! No man should have that much power over your dicernment. Now if he comes out and admits to these allegations….then what PAM?
trinity
October 5, 2010 2:36 am
so ms pammy, oh lord, it really frightens me to know that a woman would be thinking like this when children (at that time) were involved. you are the perfect person that a child predator could prey on your children or child. please, please read your message to yourself over and over again and see how you really sound. u said this man is true man of god, but he represents so much of which is not godly. so when you say he’s a true man of god..where’s your concrete evidence? have you been sent some kind of documentation from god to this you state? your statement on the media, so you would be satisfied if the media would just only tell of EL’s charitable givings and all good deeds of everyone, but anything that is bad or distasteful should never be reported? Girl please seek help, because you are absolutely brainwashed by someone that you probably have never met and will never meet.
Douglas R. Murrell
February 13, 2011 11:44 pm
Mam,
You first have to figure out who the devil is…first and foremost before you can know how to spot him. The answer begins in Genesis and it is not a “SNAKE”
ravyn
September 22, 2010 2:39 pm
read about bishop tamaki from new zeleand… he has ties wit bishop long… he had all the men in his church wear a ring on their finger in commitment with him… they’re his spiriual sons
Selima
September 22, 2010 2:44 pm
What is this lady smoking? What attorney gives this much information before even going to trial? This is TOTALLY a shakedown. I’m not even a member, but I’m left speechless by her interview. This is comical at best.
tmizzle
September 23, 2010 11:23 pm
@ Selima…atty bernestine is a very good atty and believe me if she released some of this crucial evidence now it is because she has some more damaging info in her briefcase..She has done her homework for weeks and has emails, photos, and recorded conversations. As she stated in her interview the only reason one of the young men acted out by robbing the place was because of retaliation when he found out about the other young men. have you ever been raped and/or molested. Sometimes afterwards you do some strange things. Atty bernestein doesnt even take cases that she is not confident about winning. But we just need to all quit being quick to judgement because the truth will comeout. It is not our fault that the Bishop has displayed so many tendencies that were questionable before. But again what grown man takes pics like this for kids. I would question anthing of this nature to my sons…
DEMETRIA HARRRISON
September 22, 2010 2:55 pm
i totally agree with disbelief! he is not god! I hope its not true but the devil is busy & why would he do that after all the issues in the catholic church? & speaking against gay writes? For his family sake & members i hope it works out!!! in the name of jesus!!AMEN
Tracy Jo T.
September 22, 2010 3:39 pm
BLACK PEOPLE WAKE UP!!!!!!
WHEN ARE YOU GONNA REALIZE
CHURCH AND RELIGION WERE IMPLEMENTED INTO SOCIETY TO KEEP YOU BRAIN DEAD
COMMENTS ON THIS POST PROVE IT.
FIND GOD ON YOUR OWN.
YOU DO NOT NEED A MIDDLE MAN TO GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOW LONG ARE CHURCH PEOPLE GONNA BE “BABES”
FRANK SKI——- QUESTION?
WHEN THEY FIND OUT ALLEGATIONS ARE IN FACT TRUE ARE YOU STILL GONNA STAND BY YOUR FRIEND?
IF SO I WISH YOU THE BEST.
EVERYTHING YOU SAID HAS BEEN RECORDED
Cam
September 22, 2010 3:48 pm
He and his Wife should stand by the Bishops’s Wife and children. I can only imagine the shock and upcoming hell they are and will be going thru.
Tracy Jo T.
September 22, 2010 3:52 pm
CAM BISHOP EDDIE LONG CREATED THAT HELL HIMSELF. HE JUST DIDNT THINK HE WOULD SEE IT THIS SOON
Cam
September 22, 2010 6:18 pm
What galls me is that after the Tiger Woods, Former President Bill Clinton, Former Mayor of Detroit Kwame Kilpatrick that men in high places would be put on “notice” that texting, emails, cell phone calls can all be traced. There is no privacy. Blackmail is a real possibility when a woman or man is scorned. This is no different. These were consenting adults. Possibly this guy was in love with the Pastor and thought he was the only outside lover and instead of “keying” and “egging” his car; he broke into his office. Two wrongs don’t make a right…just makes it even.
MiMi
September 23, 2010 9:58 am
Cam…at the time these allegations took place, they were NOT consenting adults–they were vulnerable, impressionable children. Have you read the court documents or are you just going on your gut feeling?? If you want to support him, that is your prerogative but don’t preach innocence or scorn people that don’t support him without knowing the facts!
I am so sorry for everyone that is involved–including the 25000 followers that have to deal with the questions, betrayal and humiliation that this situation has brought to their church home. But to turn your back to it without doing an extensive and thorough investigation would be utterly foolish!! Eddie Long would not be the first person to abuse his power for personal gain; he didn’t invent it, if he is guilty. The fact that charges seem to keep coming up should be something that, at the very least, raises an eyebrow and makes you take a longer look at things. I know the enemy is busy, but the flesh is weak. Perhaps Eddie Long stepped outta the pulpit and lost his way?! I’m just saying…it could be the case.
Anne cameron
September 22, 2010 6:52 pm
Tracy… Hats off to you my friend. I have been reading this Blog all day and your comment is the only that speaks the truth. We are an oppressed people and the way they do it is thru “RELIGION and “MEDIA. I hate that we(HUMANS) can not see the truth and light and its right therein front of us.
Peace to you my friend.
Paige
September 23, 2010 12:27 am
TracyJo you speak the truth and I’m gald that you wrote what you did.
Joan
September 23, 2010 8:14 am
Thanks for speaking the truth. that’s all these megachurches do is brainwash and condition people’s minds into false beliefs and teachings. They say one thing do another all the time. The people at these churches are so phony and they have deliberately separated man and woman from their true places in life. when the heck are people going to stop being stupid and idiots and worshipping men!!!!
Rae
September 23, 2010 11:11 am
Tracy Jo T.,
God has always used “man” to interpret his word and give us messages. Read your word! There has always been order! We are supposed to know the word ourselves, and having a relationship with God is also hearing and recognizing his voice yourself. Stop being so sceptic so soon. We are so fast to throw stones, Again, God’s Truth will always be revealed.
If you know God then your spirit man would know not to judge so swiftly and wait on God to reveal himself in all of this. He will get the glory no matter what the enemy sets out to do!
Pabber
September 24, 2010 11:40 am
You fool.
LiveLoveLaugh
September 22, 2010 4:33 pm
TO THE MEMBERS OF NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH:
I ‘m praying for your strength in the days ahead & hope that you will place your trust & belief in GOD not MAN. From personal experience I can say that in matters like this the affects are far greater than one might imagine being that BISHOP EDDIE LONG and the church are a vital part of this community/world. Again, having lived through a similar situation in 2002 when my former Pastor had allegations about misconduct during which he remained defiant even after he was proven and found guilty then sentenced!!! It’s sad but true that often times other leaders and people (friends) close to those in POWER knows of these type situations but chooses to look away instead of addressing it rather publicly or private. Should this be true of Bishop Long please keep in mind he too is a man & human and subject to sinful acts.
Dekalb, GA. A DeKalb County judge sentenced Pastor Troy Brown of the Greater Anointed
Tabernacle Worship Center to 70 years in prison on 25 counts of child molestation. Prosecutors say Brown abused a 15-year-old boy who attended his church. (May 30, 2002, WSB-TV)
THERE ARE MANY OTHERS>> THIS IS NOT THEW FIRST NOR THE LAST:
william
September 22, 2010 5:40 pm
This has been a big rumor through out the church for years alot of his members have turned and looked the other way for a long time. B.J Bernstein who is a very powerful lawyer would not take this case if there wasn’t hardcore proof.
S. White
September 22, 2010 7:28 pm
What is strange for me is that just this morning before i saw the story about yet anoter person, my friend told me the young man told a friend of her’s about it, that was last year. I am shocked at how blindly people are willing to follow this man, I heard a woman say today that if they had solid proof that she still would not stop believing in him, not belief in God but in a man, Insane. I keep hearing people put more faith in a man that has no more a connection to God than any other person. I am not saying he is guilty but I wouldn’t jump on either band wagon without proof but right now with more people coming out there may be a problem
Rachel
September 22, 2010 8:02 pm
I love my Bishop, may God be with him in these trying times
Rachel
September 22, 2010 8:03 pm
He is not that kind of man.
tmizzle
September 23, 2010 11:31 pm
In your eyes rachel he may not be that kind of man..But the reality is the bishop has some pain from his past about his father, then he has his members call him father. People would not put their face out here to disgrace their families for nothing. But I do know from experience that if you do not seek help for your own personal problems sometimes this can turn into something more serious. Remember there was a reason he wanted everyone to call him daddy
JP
September 25, 2010 11:43 pm
Sorry Rachel, looks like he is.
SickofChurch Folks
September 22, 2010 8:10 pm
I am waiting to see how this plays out. I think it is crazy for the church to believe they should have been notified of a lawsuit. If it is true; there will be many “spiritual deaths” in that congregation. The morning show needs to be more objective in reporting this matter. Money, Power and Sex…will corrupt a man every time. I cannot believe how naive his supporters are. This man has been pimping his members for years. Creflo…next! Exposure is coming…GOD will not be mocked:-)! That what his ass get for wearing those tight ass muscle shirts!
Dre
September 22, 2010 10:12 pm
I’m no homophob.I can respesct a gay person the same as any other human being.But,I do have a problem with a man who has a secret desire for another man in the dark.Regardless of any standards or positions held in their life.It’s gonna be a tough future road for BEL to tread and prove his ordainess if these allegations are the least bit true.Nonetheless in general ,this will be a crucial blow to the preceptions of black megga church pastors.Finally, ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ANY OF US.
Former Member
September 22, 2010 11:50 pm
Oh my. This is not a good look. Just in…photos the Bishop alledgedly sent via text to plaintiff shown on WXIA 11pm and on
thedailyvoice.com/voice/2010/09/photos-show-bishop-eddie-long-002646.php
Jerome Smith
September 23, 2010 6:46 am
I hope we can get past this. It not looking good for the bishop right now. I want to know why he was sending pictures from his bathroom to these young men. my Main question is where was these parents when these boys was going on these trips. Why was these boy travel with the bishop something is wrong with this picture.
countryboy
September 23, 2010 7:54 am
i believe he is guilty. So many people put there faith in in Bishop long as if he is god but in all he just human and for that reason just because he seem like he living holy doesnt mean he doesnt have issues. Why would u be taking kids all over the world buying cars and houses for these men. Dude is a deifile for real. So for all u guys on here trying make excuse for long wrong doin u guys need take a look in the mirror. If it was your sons it would be different. all these years taking people money and so forth it’s all bout come down hard o him. God isn’t nothing play with and he never thought it would get to this point. just be real dude is a sucka and there will be people still following him no matter what.
Endtimes
September 24, 2010 3:19 am
Goodness..If he’s been committing these acts all the years with- different boys secretly, behind their and his wife’s back, they ALL need STD checkups. Atlanta needs a rebirth and sex control laws.
Omega03
September 23, 2010 10:31 am
Dre, you are wrong. It is not acceptable for a man to have a secret desire for another man in the dark. They are going to bust hell wide open. Read your Bible once again, you missed something.
CSMITH
September 23, 2010 6:32 pm
Omega03 I’m sorry but I think you need to reread Dre’s comment. He did not say it was acceptable for men to have a secret desire for another man in the dark. You owe him an apology!!!!!
DRE
September 25, 2010 12:38 am
HEY PEOPLE THERE IS 2 DRE’S ON HERE. I AM NOT THE GAY ONE!!!!! I DON’T OR EVER WILL I THINK IT’S O’KAY FOR TO MEN TO BE TOGETHER.IM ALSO NOT RELIGIOUS,HOWEVER I KNOW WHATS IN THE THE BIBLE AND THE OURAN BECAUSE IN BOTH. “OMEGA O3 READ BEFORE YOU REPLY”.
Dre
September 22, 2010 10:45 pm
I am black gay man who live in Atlanta, I want to say this what you do to people come back on you even worse. The reason I say that because Bishop Eddie Long and Bernice King march against homosexual and gay marriage I was hurt to see a civil right daughter to march with a powerful bishop against homosexual. Tears was coming down my face because they was judging me because I am gay man. God teaches us not to judge no one but God have the fine judegement. Dr. Martin Luther King faught hard for equal opportunity for everybody. Bishop Eddie Long and Bernice King I am not going to judge you because you judge me because I am a gay man. I loves you even though you dont accept me for who I am Bishop Eddie Long but what you do in the dark will come out in the light. My prayer goes out for Long Family and the New Birth Church. Remember this Bishop Eddie Long God Loves Everybody.
BIG MAN
September 24, 2010 6:48 am
IF IT DOES NOT PRODUCE LIFE THEN IT SHOULD NOT BE, IF U PLANT AN APPLE TREE THAT DONT GROW APPLES WHAT GOOD IS IT. SLEEPIN WITH PEOPLE OF THE SAME SEX IS WRONG AND TWISTED BECAUSE IT DONT PRODUCE LIFE. WE ARE NOT BORN GAY THIS IS A LIFESTYLE CHOICE.IF U READ THE BIBLE THAT U SAY U BELIEVE IN THEN U KNOW THAT SODEM AND GOMORA WAS DESTROYED BECAUSE OF HOMOSEXUALITY AND CORRUPTION. WICH MEANS THAT GOD FROWN ON GAY ACTIVITY. HE DID NOT MAKE A MISTAKE AND PUT U IN THE WRONG BODY. THATS THAT BS THAT IS USED TO JUSTIFY BEING GAY, BE A MAN
Diva in GOD
September 22, 2010 11:03 pm
I am so sick and tired of ppl wanting to blame the VICTIMS! I know a lot of you want to believe that THE MAN BISHOP EDDIE LONG is not able to do such a henious crime but he can PPL! We ALL HAVE VICES and HE IS NOT ABOVE HIS! Now we have these pictures of this man in his BATHROOM? Are you kidding me? What BISHOP you know does that? I always felt in my spirit that Bishop wasn’t right. I feel sorry for everyone involved but I tell you what, let him PAY ONE RED CENT and HE IS GUILTY! He needs to step down and allow the church to heal. HE IS NOT GOD! As for Frank Ski! He is such a USSY! He is on the side of whomever he can get his palms greased on! I hope none of his kids comes to him and tell him he was touched my any one at the church. Where will his loyalties lie then? I’m just saying. Also, I know one of the attorney’s on the case and HE WILL NOT EVEN TOUCH a case if he did not believe it was TRUE! I feel sorry for everyone involved but if Eddie Long is gulity…..may he burn for allowing this to happen!
angie
September 23, 2010 4:17 pm
Thank you!!!! You said what so many people are really thinking. Shame on you Frank Ski….Shame on Eddie Long. For the young men involved, please keep your head up!
MochaMix
September 22, 2010 11:26 pm
“Something’s wrong here”…I felt it from the moment my friend asked me to come and worship with her at Newbirth. It was never a time when i felt God’s calling to me to attend service there. It was the way the bishop Eddie Long carried himself, i would log on via the internet to see his message but it never felt right to me. I remember when my girlfriend called one sunday at services and told me that it was a big incident at the church because the bishop had been robbed! I said to myself then “something’s wrong here” here”. Now we find out that one of this young men was the culprit behind the robbery as a method of hostility towards this horrible act that has been committed against him. Now things are adding up!
Stina
September 23, 2010 11:35 pm
I felt the exact same way when I went to the old church on Snapfinger. I felt no spirit, nothing there, no true word of God. To add insult to injury, when you stepped out of the sanctuary, there were tables set up with books, tapes, paraphernalia with CASH REGISTERS !!
KJo
September 22, 2010 11:44 pm
It’s funny how just several weeks ago every radio personality had a comment about Tiger Woods and Chris Brown….but as soon as this story broke everyone wants to reserve their opinion because these are “allegations”. Be fair Frank Ski, Steve Harvey, etc. if you are going to chastise one high profile person then chastise about them all. This type of behavior has always been on the hush-hush in the African American community and the radio personalities are carrying on that warped mentality. It’s time to wake up people!!!
Paige
September 23, 2010 12:23 am
I’m not surprised one bit by Eddie Long having sex with young men. Something about him never sat right with me in the first place. LOL it’s funny that someone who against gay marriage is gay himself. Black people it’s time for us to wake up and stop having so much blind faith in these pimp pastors. It’s sad that in order to preserve the good name of Pastor Long that we drag these young men through the dirt. Eddie Long is not the victim here people it’s those young men. They were looking for somone to help save their soul and instead Eddie Long destroyed it. It’s sad that Frank Ski is so quick to bad mouth these young men on his show. But yet he sits there and talks about Eddie Long like he’s in the same boat as Jesus before he was strung up on the cross. Eddie fell victim to the his base urges and felt that he could keep it in the dark. All these Mega churches do is teach people to use God as a ATM. Look at where your 10% is going people! It’s going to build million dollar houses, Bentley’s and private jets. Eddie Long needs to fall on his knees and beg the God he claims to serve for mercy. Just because someone is married with children does not mean he can’t have a sexual attraction to men. Every thing that is done in the dark ALWAYS comes to the light. When his day in court is due all the information that he kept under wraps for all these years will be front and center for all to see. And what will his members and supporter say then? Will they still balme the young men? Will they balme the lawyer? Or will they finally see that just because he’s a man of the cloth does not mean your above the vices that the rest of us fall victim to.
Rev Dollar has his day in court coming soon as well. The IRS is building a stong case against him for tax fraud.Any one who says Jesus had staff and was a rich man has not read a Bible. Church is a place where you go to hear the word of God and his teachings. It’s provides better understanding and knowledge of God’s plan for your life. It is not a place to hear the next get rich quick scam or to hear somone brag about what he has. I beleive in God and in the end if Eddie Long is innocent then God will make that seen.
Amatullah
September 23, 2010 3:27 pm
Well said Paige. I believe the young men are telling the truth. I just read the 23 page court document presented by BJ Bernstein and it gives cities, dates, hotels, and the sexual act performed on these boys by the Bishop. He is a very sick individual. My prayers are for the young men. This is not the first time the Bishop has been caught in a scandal. He was caught downtown ATL soliciting a transsexual for sex. He needs professional help and he should resign immediately. money
Paige
September 23, 2010 12:29 am
Sorry for the spelling errors. Was typing fast sometimes my hands aren’t as quick as my mind.
Terell
September 23, 2010 1:01 am
I dont know if it’s true or not but what i do know is that there is nothing religious or spiritual about a man parading in front of a congregation in muscle shirts…. The man is “advertising” something to his congrgation by wearing muscle shirts…. and trust me, it’s aint Jesus.( i mean, where they do that at?) i have my own sins and i’ve done wrong in my own life but there’s one thing that i know to be true and that is that i worship God…. not bishop Eddie long! this sad situation hurts many because they placed trust in a man and not the creator of the man…
Mr. Anderson
September 23, 2010 1:36 am
I honestly believe people are so stuck on following the preacher other than following the word. Man can and will lie. ex: There isnt a Bishop in the Baptist Church; however, we insist on calling this man Bishop. The position he is in is so powerful that he can make people believe and do anything. Just like the young men lawyers said, “Its not like this cant happen…” We just dont want to believe its happening in our on community. I pray for these young men because alligation like this wouldnt be blown to these measures if there wasnt true!
chris
September 23, 2010 6:23 am
Bishop needs to Speak and not his attorney. The people want to hear from him, these men have nothing to hide by going public. I believe that he did have some part in these alligations, gifts, money, lured these young men. They trusted him trying to have your cake and it it to. You are not above the law. Your not god and you pratrayed yourself as God to these young men.
taylor
September 23, 2010 7:33 am
Hello!! The issue is Eddie Long is a liar. He is the biggest homophobe yet behind closed doors he is having full scale arrairs with teenage boys! If he likes men that is his business. Pay for them with your money NOT church funds. And stop preaching about how bad homosexuality is when you are clearly gay.
chris
September 23, 2010 7:53 am
his attorney just beated around the bush we all know what he said already, they want to turn the table to the defants attorney now for making statments, I do believe Bishops attorneys new about the court filing like she said in the news conference.
Nic
September 23, 2010 7:54 am
I attend Mr. Longs church occasional and when I do I attend for the “WORD/MESSAGE” not to worry about what’s going on in this mans personal life or what’s going on behind his closed doors. The results of the case good or bad, GOD can and will be the only judge and jury.
bessie
September 23, 2010 8:17 am
I am praying for the New Birth church family. I am also praying that the truth will be revealed, not settled on. He is such a big figure in the gospel, but God does not like ugly, no matter how buff you are. I am not judging Pastor Long, just praying the truth is revealed.
Taz
September 23, 2010 8:47 am
@Nic. What is going on in a pastor’s personal life should be of concern to you if the person is a spiritual leader to whom you look to for the “WORD/MESSAGE”. If you had a pastor who was proven to be a child molester of toddlers, or if he was a rapist, would you still attend his church to hear “the word”?
ImNoJudgeOrJury-ImJusSayn
September 23, 2010 8:49 am
2Cam…Do you really think they broke in his office to “get even”? Among the things stolen were his iPad and iPhone…these things hold pictures, emails…EVIDENCE. I don’t know, but I think this was to get PROOF. I don’t think anyone would believe them if they had just SAID these things happened…ImNoJudgeOrJury-ImJusSayn
2Dre…This wouldn’t be a “crucial blow” to the perception of black mega churches if folks would stop following MAN and accept pastors, bishops, and reverends or any man of the cloth as they are MEN/WOMEN who are capable of SIN!!! “GOOD” people can do “BAD” things…ImNoJudgeOrJury-ImJusSayn
Anonymous
September 23, 2010 1:20 pm
Hey – Great comment. I agree with most of it. Not sure if I agree that “good” people do “bad” things though…here’s a quote from the Bible:
Matthew 7: 16-20 By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. So by their fruits you will know them.”
So, if you’re truly good, you will only do good things…if you’re truly bad, you’ll produce bad things, etc….
Cam
September 23, 2010 8:01 pm
I agree. They were looking for evidence in regards to the iPad and iPhone. Interesting, how they knew “exactly” where to go to find the “master key.” It would seem that there should be a separate key for the door and to the drawer that contained the master and kept off-site. JMO.
Joan
September 23, 2010 8:11 am
Why r u beefing up Eddie Long? He is a liar. A wolf in the wolf’s clothes. So many people have been lied to by this man. He never spoke the truth, but twisted words in the bible for his own prosperity. And Frank it’s your own fault if your children are affected by this, because you lifted him up like he is/was some kind of God. This situation makes sense now especially since NBS left their so-called spiritual father — what hype. The truth coming to light.
karen
September 23, 2010 12:59 pm
so true joan!!!!!!! he love the children so much i cant tell
bereal
September 23, 2010 8:21 am
wake up and pray people this a man of GOD that need our help guilty or not he still needs prayer.
mckinley caughman
September 23, 2010 8:47 am
I pray that the these accounts are fabricated, and that the motives are something else that we cannot see, by only what the media is giving to us to make our minds up for us, if they are not true, please Bishop make some kind of statement, your voice needs to be heard, not through a second party, God is a forgiven God as you well know, we all haved sinned and fallen short of His glory, but you have to let the world know that these are false or if its true, seek repentence and forgiveness!!!!!
K.Smith
September 23, 2010 8:49 am
I am a 29 year old woman. I have been a member at New Birth since 1991. I am so out done with these allegations. But even more out done how Christians are handling them selves. I grew up very close to the family and his children. I have never worshiped a man at all. Bishop has always taught us to study the bible for our self to get understanding. He can not get us into heaven or hell and he has never said that he could. I will always give God the glory and thanking God for placing such a caring person in my life. My mom was a single parent struggling and he took me under her wing along with other people from the church. I was a recipient of the New Birth Scholarship that helped me get through school. What is sad is that we have people who have been in the world and of course the word longer then me, and are so quick to pass judgment. Y
countryboy
September 23, 2010 9:17 am
at K. Smith yeah i understand he did all of that for you but he did same for those dudes to. Still doesnt make it right to mess with them sexually. Come on now u sound like its ok what he was alleged to have done. i guess what are going to do if its all true. probally look stupid just like rest of them who put bishop long before god. Get real people
karen
September 23, 2010 12:50 pm
girl please he is a undercover Queen
SHAY
September 25, 2010 7:59 am
I read your sincerity…..and no one can take away the good that he has brought to you and your family……however, remember the scriptures that say”wolves in sheeps clothing” Jesus said many will say….”but lord, didn’t we prophesize in your name?” and he WILL SAY “get away from me, b/c I never knew u”. As bitter as this pill may be to swallow….be prepared either way.
K.Smith
September 23, 2010 8:52 am
You have some members that may worship man. But hell you people that have worshiped jobs for years to realize they are the first to get laid off. People worship worldly things all the time. It that the worlds fault NO! So if a person choose to worship man and not GOD they will have to answer for that. When does it come my fault that some worships me NEVER.
MiMi
September 23, 2010 10:12 am
It becomes your fault when use lure them into worshiping you by putting on sheep’s clothing, knowing you’re a wolf with a sheep-fettish!!! LOL If you use the word of God under false pretenses and trick God’s people?!?!! THAT IS YOUR FAULT…and the penalty is severe!!
…and to those that say something about Christians passing judgment. What does God say about staying in a situation when you know it’s wrong? Your pray for the wrongdoer, but you’re not supposed to support the wrong they have done. You don’t have to turn your back on them, but you’d be just as wrong as they are if you continued to follow them and allow them to be your spiritual leader knowing their spirit is not Godly. The sheep that sees the wolf in disguise and elects to stay in the fields anyway…does he deserve to be eaten by the wolf when he had a choice to go somewhere else? Who is at fault then? The wolf for doing what wolves do? Or the sheep that made a conscious decision to remain in the field after seeing the deceptive wolf?
Dee
September 23, 2010 9:00 am
People wake up and learn the truth for yourself and stop following man. The bible says man can not direct his own foot steps so how you going to go blindly following man and when something like this happens you all want to say not my bishop he couldn’t do anything like this. The bible also say for those who are standing beware that you do not fall…meaning even bishops/pastors or whom ever that hold themselves in high esteem can fall. God will judge those harshly who mislead his flock.
Omega03
September 23, 2010 10:34 am
Dee you are right on. There are many occasions in the bible where God punished the high priest for not following his ways.
Mr. Kool
September 23, 2010 9:01 am
Some people are soooooo BLEEP brain washed. This coonery has been going on for quite some time. When I was in high school- almost 10 years ago, me and one of my assistant dm’s would jokingly call my second assistant dm the “Bishops boyfriend.” We called him that because he was CONSTANLY with Bishop Long. Everywhere the Bishop went he was right there along with him. It was to the extent that he was often late to practice, missed practice, or had to leave practice early just to be with the BLEEP Bishop- so we nicknamed him the Bishop’s “boyfriend.”
I said that to say this: I believe there are more than 2 young men who the Bishop was involved with. As CHILDREN we could see that something wasn’t right about his having such a “close” relationships with the unnamed youth of his church, particularly my assistant dm. My question is why are/ were the BLEEP ADULTS so BLIND? If we could see it (when we were children), why couldn’t they?
I’m pretty sure that there will be more people to step forward and I wouldn’t be surprised if my assistant dm turns out to be in the group. I don’t know..Maybe some people should take their head out of the BIBLE long enough to see the PREDATORS that are “PRAYING” on their children…I’m just saying…
tmizzle
September 23, 2010 11:52 pm
mr. kool i totally agree with your statement where were the other adults when you kids could see something wrong..That is the problem with our society…we dont believe in getting help for problems, alot of older people lie and sweep things under the rug and we teach our children not to tell things they know. So i could see what took these young men so long to come forward. It is already hard to say something when something bad has happened to you..Who would the elders have believed? We see now so i really am proud of the young men for stepping forward instead of taking themselves into a depression by being confused. I also pray that they get some counseling which is something we also dont practice so that they too can live a productive life. But most of all i pray for his wife and children because they are the mose affected by his sins. But i never felt rite goin to his church even when he was at the smaller church off wesley chapel..God said in the last days things like this would happen and we are in the last days
Amatullah
September 24, 2010 3:54 pm
Thank you Mr. Kool for sharing this with us. This is so sad. I feel badly for you and the other young boys/men at that church. And you are correct the adults saw this coming and did nothing. They shoudl be charged right along with the Bishop. I believe there are at least 3 of them named in the lawsuit. Thanks for sharing.
Dee
September 23, 2010 9:01 am
The truth will be exposed good or bad….
me
September 23, 2010 9:16 am
This whole matter is a fraud. If somebody really is hurt that bad where is the punishment. They only want money. If it was me I would want justice, so I dont believe this. e-nuff said I`m with Bishop he preach and teach well,my life has been going well with his teaching have a nice day
Omega03
September 23, 2010 5:29 pm
Your life is not going well because of his preaching and teaching. It’s because of God’s grace and mercy my sister or brother. Don’t believe it was because him.
Vei
September 23, 2010 10:13 am
Ditto Dee, Ditto!!!! I could have not said that comment better myself. Ms. K. Smith it is NOT worshiping a job, the bible also say a man dont work dont eat unless you live with the Bishop and his family and do not have to be productive at all, sit and wait for them to pay your way and save your soul.
Scotch La Rock
September 23, 2010 9:01 am
I keep hearing people say he loves his wife, wow so what. You know how many punks in ATL love their wife? Get real. Bottom line if it’s not true why would he ever be in a position where a lie can be made up with no witnesses? That eye twinkle finally came to light!
AJ
September 23, 2010 9:02 am
No comment from Mr. Long after 48 hours? Sounds a bit fishy to me. If someone made charges such as these, I would not wait until Sunday to speak my truth. It’s not looking good for E. Long. ABC News posted pictures of him posing in a bathroom with a muscle shirt on and tight and I mean tight biker shorts. What kind of “Preacher” posing in a tight shirt and biker shorts and then emails the picture to young men? Looks to me like he was baiting those boys for day 1. Wake up Frank Ski. E. Long is a pervert and hypocrite. Would you allow E. Long to send pictures to your boys posing like that in tight biker shorts and muscle shirts? Very unbecoming of a “Pastor”. Jury, I rest my case.
BIGPAPA
September 23, 2010 9:06 am
This so called REV/BISHOP running around all bling out like some P.I.M.P. with tight t-shits and skinny jeans on taking pictures of himself with a cellphone in a BATHROOM like he on craiglist lol sending them to young boys WTF ?? taking boys on trips and smiling and grinning buying one boy a car this is MOIST BEHAVIOR something isn’t right these dumb sheep that goes there won’t believe anything !! even IF you see him with his these boys in the bed the one that scream how they hate gay are the ones tapping their foot in the restroom in the airport lol lol TAKING PICTURES ON HIM IN WORKOUT GEARS WTF ?? LOOKING ALL MOIST AND SASSY AND SISSY LIKE get out of here with that MOIST stuff
BIGPAPA
September 23, 2010 9:15 am
This is so sad the black church cater to SINGLE BLACK FEMALES that can’t find or keep a man so they RUN to church throwing money to these JERI CURL MOON WALKING BACKWARDS wearing PIMP chains and rings this look like some PIMP taking money from SINGLE BLACK FEMALES AND BOYS wake up fools STOP sending money and giving money to these PIMP/BISHOPS BUY YOUR OWN CARS PAY OFF YOUR OWN HOUSE stop paying your PIMP
chris
September 23, 2010 9:17 am
Its not about money to me, putting him out to let others know this is not acceptable in life no matter who you are….This happen to me and I said nothing to no one.
Don't want it to be true
September 23, 2010 9:18 am
What’s crazy is that Bishop Eddie Long who has a son in the McCreary Penitentiary. He is gay and considered to be a great catch due to the wealth he has and he takes care of his lovers well. I am not sure if it is his biological son but Bishop Eddie Long does take care of him well.
Tareal
September 23, 2010 9:26 am
The blind leading the blind. How amazing that all you New Birth Memebers say people are mean, and judgemental. Well you members looking guliable! If this isnt true, why is it happening. All things happen for a reason and Eddie Long is exposed!!
Don't want it to be true
September 23, 2010 9:32 am
If it is not his son then it would explain alot as to why the young man is the way that he is.
I am not judging BEL and only he an his maker knows the whole truth.
My heart and prayers goes out to every! This will be a huge blow to the black community!!!
tmizzle
September 23, 2010 11:58 pm
@ dont want it to be true…..yeah for a minute i thought i was the only one that knew about him condoning his son’s wrongdoing and helping him financially when he started out preaching at the first church off wesley chapel…I knew that he was about the money then
Jamila
September 23, 2010 9:37 am
I wish his family the best and I will support him all the way through. I have been a member of New Birth since 1994 and I am not going anywhere. Over the yrs he has become my spirtual father and I love him for that. I will end with this, It anit over until God says it’s over. Keep pushing Bishop and keep fighting..
bessie
September 23, 2010 9:54 am
Bishop Long is now doing what he needs to do and address the members of his church. The plantiff’s attorney is trying this case in the public by putting it all out there and being interviewed. Just continue to pray for christians all over, there have been some ugly ways demonstrated by believers from politics to the church.
Michael
September 23, 2010 9:57 am
This scenario is not one anyone should have to face, but someone BEL is facing it right now. This man,his family and the supposed victims and the church congregation and television supporter need our prayers. The truth will come out and when it does………. the same will be needed.
wlh1103
September 23, 2010 10:06 am
WAKE UP PEOPLE OF GOD. BISHOP LONG IS A MERE MAN THAT IS A MESSENGER FOR GOD. IF HE’S GUILTY OF THESE DISTURBING ALLEGATIONS, THEN HE SHOULD STEP DOWN IMMEDIATELY. I’M NOT JUDGING HIM BUT SOME OF THE FACTS ARE TOO OBVIOUS TO BE TRUE, AND EVEN IF THE YOUNG MEN WERE OF LEGAL AGE TO MAKE IT CONSENTUAL, IT’S DEAD WRONG. PERIOD.
wlh1103
September 23, 2010 10:09 am
(CORRECTION) WAKE UP PEOPLE OF GOD. BISHOP LONG IS A MERE MAN THAT IS A MESSENGER FOR GOD. IF HE’S GUILTY OF THESE DISTURBING ALLEGATIONS, THEN HE SHOULD STEP DOWN IMMEDIATELY. I’M NOT JUDGING HIM BUT SOME OF THE FACTS ARE TOO OBVIOUS TO BE IGNORED, AND EVEN IF THE YOUNG MEN WERE OF LEGAL AGE TO MAKE IT CONSENTUAL, IT’S DEAD WRONG. PERIOD.
Truth
September 23, 2010 10:27 am
People stop acting like this man is God and putting him on a pedestal. He is a man first and foremost….him having sons is irrelevant. Men with daughters and sons go out there and have sexual relations with under-aged kids…really? Pray that these allegations are not true because he would be a hypocrite for doing all of this alleged stuff. I am not a fan but there has to be some validity….it is hard to believe that these young men would go through these measures for lies. At the end of the day you cannot vouch for anyone because you do not and I repeat you do not know what people are capable of. Granted he stills deserves a fair trial – he is innocent until proven guility……….just let it runs it course and the truth will come out. Jimmy Swaggart was busted for being in a hotel room with a prostitute and I am sure many people did not want to believe “a man of God” would do something like that. I know we hold them in high esteem but they are humans. It is embrassing and I feel for his family and his congregation because they believed in him but maybe, just maybe there is some truth to all of this………..
Amatullah
September 23, 2010 10:28 am
And now a 3rd victim has come forth. I believe the young men are all telling the truth. And I believe that is part of the reason at least one of them acted out his frustrations by breaking into the church offices. Imagine, a teenager of 16 years old, being molested by a Pastor of a mega church! A man they trusted. A man who attempted to buy their silence with expensive gifts and elaborate trips? Only to silence his homosexual advances towards them. Just imagine how you would react. Of course they got in trouble, because they were “troubled by this” …. Yes, the young men got in trouble but it was a cry for help. This Bishop is as guilty as sin, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come to that conclusion. Get your head out the sand Frank Ski and all who refuse to believe the truth. Your Bishop thought that he was “above the law” and above God’s law… after all he was “The Man” … even owned his own private Jet while his poor parishoners, common folk of his flock, his congregation – gave their bill money to pay tides so that he could enjoy his lavish lifestyle. This man deserves to be put under the jail! I pray that the young men involved will be able to move on with their lives with counseling. And I hope that they get paid big time for this. They lost their innocence and trust to this Scum bag! YES I SAID IT EDDIE LONG IS AS GUILTY AS SIN! He is scum for doing this to these innocent young boys. My heart goes out to the young men involved. They, not Eddie, are in need of our prayers. Eddie knew better, but he thought that he was above the law. There is a lot more to this story and more young men will come forth. I guess then, New Birth will come to terms with reality. The reality is the Bishop needs professional help. He is a very sick individual. “What is done in the dark will eventually come to light. The light is turned on at New Birth. Wake up folks and stop worshipping MAN!
Omega03
September 23, 2010 10:38 am
Amen, Amatullah! It couldn’t not have been said any better.
ebeasy
September 23, 2010 11:04 am
I agree, so many people are worshiping these pastors—Pastors are not GOD— I believe he did it and believe he has for many years and perhaps many more will now have the courage to speak out loud. Taking these boys on all these expensive trips, buying gifts and paying for college tution ….he was grooming these boys and like any prep taking advantage of young boys from homes without an active father targeted them…this is the profile of a prep…get a glue folks….stop trusting our children with strangers believing that they are above approach…I don’t trust anyone when it comes to the safety of my son…and teach him pastors, policeman and teachers are all questionable and he can tell me regardless who the person or what position they hold
TAYLOR
September 23, 2010 11:06 am
Eddie Long is such a hypocrite and a LIAR!! He blasts homosexuality; yet, he is/was having sexual relations with teenage BOYS!! he abused his role in the church as a leader and has been living a full lie about his own sexuality. He is the biggest homephobe, but secrectly like males..A MESS!!
TAYLOR
September 23, 2010 11:13 am
And the “best” part is the church will continue to turn a blind eye and support him.He will leave the Atlanta for 9-12 months to be a traveling missionary in the Cayman islands or something extravagant along these lines.the church will fund his presidential suite at the Four Seasons, the church will continue to pay his bills to maintain his “lifestyle”, his wife will contine to serve as the New Birth first lady and when he returns he will say he was healed and “re- savead” and the mess will continue on.
Plenty of people knew this was going on; however, no one wanted to stir the pot, fall out of favor with the leader and clearly this church has a BIG following so we are also talking about MONEY and POWER!! No one wanted to loose either so all involved went along for the ride in the proverbial “Bentley” Long apparently drives!! THe black church, money, power and homosexuality…this is a UGLY, sad, pathetic and sinful
Lady YaYa
September 24, 2010 6:25 am
What Eddie Long is accused of is no surprise to me. It shows what happens when you place a man on a pedestal and worship the man and not the Maker. God is still on the throne and He warned us to be aware of wolves in sheep’s clothing. I don’t stand in judgment of Eddie Long or his followers but many people were certainly aware of the rumors; THEY HAD EYES BUT COULD NOT SEE! Blinded by the words of a charismatic leader who deemed himself a demigod. Yes, the man has helped thousands of people but has now hurt millions more. True or not, these allegations will leave a deep hole in the very fabric of Christianity. My heart hurts deeply for New Birth members, the unknown countless young black men affected by this, and the world…..May God have mercy upon our souls. His word says, “My people perish due to lack of knowledge….” Hosea 4:6
Michael
September 23, 2010 11:06 am
Amatullah, You are proving my point. Help comes one way from praying. And as bad as this situation is looking all are still in need of our prayers. If this is proven to be true, should one continue to be allowed to engage in such unnatural behavior . Take advantage (actually a disadvantage) of of peolpe in such a way. Professional help will help but unless we pray and come against the root cause you still have the same situation. Prayer will bring deliverence. Is that not what you are seeking as well? Was it not deliverance from sin sickness that Jesus was dilivering people from ans once delivered it allowed for a personal relationship with God the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit because of the provision of Christ and Deliverance from the sinful nature. Yes, this is very bad situation and true or not , consequences will follow. We all must “reap what we sow” , All no exceptions……
Taz
September 23, 2010 12:50 pm
@Amutullah, you are so right!! About 10 years ago, I had a roommate who was a member of New Birth. She would tithe on Sunday, and at the Wednesday bible study, would give money for the love offering for the Bishop. She would give her last dime, literally, and be broke until payday. Mind you, she did not even have a car(it broke down), she was living with me, yet she is giving money to a man who lives on a sprawling estate and whose the teenaged son was driving high end cars to school. I went to bible study with her one night and was so disgusted. Instead of studying the bible, I was looking at a projector screen which displayed how much the church received in tithes every week(hundreds of thousands of $). They were building the new sanctuary at that time, and they asked everyone in the congregation to give $2500 towards the “building fund”. They said tithes are meant for building sanctuaries. They said Bishop Long would leave the church if the mortgage was not fully paid off in 6 month!!! SMDH!! I have never set foot in that church again.
angie
September 23, 2010 7:55 pm
Thank you. Somehow i feel like you are saying what most people are really thinking…… Shame on you Eddie Long—And you too Frank Ski. I pray those you guys keep their heads held up high.
quanesha coleman
September 23, 2010 10:41 am
to me i feel is it safe to go to church these days all i been hearing is about people that preach behind the pulpit preaching about the word but yet knowing they are having sexual conduct with under age boys or girls its a shame that it is going on in these churches.how can a person do such a thing and call them selves men or woman of GOD.
ebeasy
September 23, 2010 10:48 am
I believe that we sould look at the FACTS and not the power of the person- we can not say what he has not done with absolute
he is human just as we are and all fall short–many feel “he would never” I did not know Bishop Long became Jesus without blemish—DONT PUT UR TRUST IN THE MAN BUT THE WORD OF GOD—
Tisha
September 23, 2010 11:08 am
I feel that everyone has a valid point. I am no judge nor jury but has anyone stopped to wonder why thes boys would continue to go on trips and take things from Bishop Long if he was doing these things to them? To me that throws up a red flag. These young men are now 20,21,and 23. When all this was alledgely suppose to have taken place they were much younger so why didn’t they say anything then? You have one that has taken from the Bishop and this gives him a record for theft now, what type of backgrounds do they all have. I am sure this was not the first run in with the law that Robinson has had. Bishop has son’s of his own. He calls all of the men in his flock son’s and all the women daughter’s. This man never travels alone because of the threats on his life. They tried to find fault in him when the church members got together and purchased a personal jet for him knowing that he travels on a regular. These young men were not the only ones flying in the jet and going to exotic places nor staying in expensive hotels. I am not saying that things did not happen to these young men but I in my heart don’t feel that Bishop did any of this. If it turns out that he did God is the only one who can judge him. I say pray for the Bishop and his family and for the victims in the matter. One way or another the truth will come out because someones guilt is going to cause them sleepless nights and much heartache.
briah
September 23, 2010 11:36 am
I am a cynic and expect this to go the way of all these types of things… People are so intent on worshiping a false prophet this is what they will do.
These young men a more than likely telling the truth and sadly many who saw this simply could not wrap their heads around the idea that a good man can do bad things will prostitute their own morals to keep Eddie Long a saint.
Then instead of calling for the head of Eddie Long like they called for the heads of those who made the accusation there will be selective understanding and forgiveness… Oh the pastor is human and hey at least he confessed… He has done so much good… None of the character assassination or deliberate attempts to break the minister will occur like what is and was inflicted upon those young men who have finally spoken out. So many want to make them the Judas.
IF Bishop Eddie Long has committed these acts then how is he different than a wolf in sheeps clothing? Why forgiveness for him so easily why does he get off? While three young men barely in their twenties get to be raked over the coals.
This happens because it is co-signed by those who feel so inspired by an individual that they give them a God like status. If there are those who knew and I suspect it will come out that there are those who knew and decided to sacrifice these young men because it was for the good of the many; remember this these young men are not Christ. God has not sent them to be morally corrupted or sold at cheap cost to Satan for the benefit of your ego or salvation. There are many paths… Choose the right one.
This is not about Eddie Long his battles are his own this is about you and what you choose to believe. Or how you choose to handle it if your beliefs are crumbled because of things like this.
tmizzle
September 24, 2010 12:36 am
@ tisha….i am a victim of sexual abuse and it took me 4 yrs to confess. And throughtout my therapy as an adult I have not meet one person in my groups that has told when it happened their is a feel of shame and confusion that we go through. So many older people have taught us to keep the dirt done to us a secret we dont know how to tell..This is why i have taught my children different. And 2nd why would he need kids to protect him if he has threats on his life..What about paying some members who need jobs to be security instead of paying these young men for their sexual gratification. I also tried to attact my abuser when i got older and some of my family thought i was crazy and made statements like that was so long ago and get over it. Some young girls who get molested turn out to be prostitutes or turn to drugs which in turn causes them to have a record. Does that make them wrong? Eveyone doesnt handle situations the same and often telling someone how they should have handled it is easier said than done. Maybe they didnt know how to tell anyone they no longer wanted to go on these trips with them..Hell i still to this day dont understand why my parents didnt understand why i didnt want to stay at home with my uncle from the ages 8-12. Your abuser can brainwash you into thinking that no one will believe you over them and with a reputation like mr. long i could see why they would find it hard to tell..i am just glad that they have and maybe they have saved others from hurt and can find it easier to sleep at night and get some help for themselves. Yeah the bishop has sons of his own but one of them has a record also….
Amatullah
September 24, 2010 4:03 pm
Thank you for sharing your story. My heart goes out to you and to these young men and to all abused children. You are strong and I will pray for you.
Whatever Is Whatever
September 25, 2010 11:00 pm
I am also “don’t want it to be true”
@tmizzle…I am so feeling everything that you said!!! But what we have to remember is that people most of the time doesn’t feel it is an issue until it hits their door step!!!
Rev. IKE
September 23, 2010 11:16 am
Boy, What a weak interview. Why wasn’t the question asked? Why does the Bishop travel with these young men? And why does he surround himself with kids 13 to 18 when in public? These same questions should have been asked of Michael Jackson.
Tracy Jo T.
September 24, 2010 5:24 pm
REV?
WHO’S GONNA GO UP AGAINST THE MIGHT EDDIE LONG?
THEY DONT ASK BECUASE PRETTY MUCH THEY ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWERS.
nicschick
September 23, 2010 11:20 am
We have all fallen short at some point or another..what makes this worse is that he is supposedly a man of God. We dont know if these allegations are true…we may never know! But i say this, who wants this type of scandal left behind their name! NO ONE…it is truly sad! God will deal justly, and he has the final say!
Faith
September 23, 2010 11:26 am
Just because individuals choose to believe Bishop Eddie Long, doesn’t always mean it’s because they think he’s a GOD! It’s because….remember…one is INNOCENT until PROVEN quilty. Not the other way around! Whether it’s Bishop Eddie Long or your own father, you would want the person to have a right to prove their case & have a fair trial. And bottom line, Let GOD be the judge. Once we become the judge, GOD will then judge us. Any of us could be put in a situation like this (maybe not as extreme, but a situation where we wld have to defend ourselves) & we wld want people to give us a chance to prove our case. & if one is quilty, it’ll all come out! Let’s not fall into the devils trap & judge this man & then one day it comes back on us!!!!
Sister in Christ
September 23, 2010 11:41 am
It is very imperative to keep the church members in prayer. However,if the church keeps there eye on Jesus Christ they will be fine. Personally, we don’t truly know what people are doing in the midnight hour- or what is actually in the heart of man. This is why God said- You can’t place anyone in hell or heaven. We should neve swear for anyone.
I truly hope Long didn’t do this abominable act but if he did, My God. Remember, the bible does say in: Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness is not enough to convict a man accused of any crime or offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
If this is true, it’s time Saints of God- it is time to pray for the victims, a discernment in these last days, and Thank God for the removal of the WOLVES IN SHEEP CLOTHING THAT COME IN UNDETECTED. This goes out to all the Catholics as well.
Sister in Christ
The truth shall set you free!!!!!!!!!!!
RICKY B
September 23, 2010 12:06 pm
Look .the bottom line here is that these kids have made some very specific allegations.Travel dates,hotel names,places they could have been seen publicly with him.Now there are reports of text msgs and pictures.This stuff is easily verified and very hard to explain away.Eddie Long is done…his career is over
Taz
September 23, 2010 1:11 pm
@Sister in Christ: Last time I checked, most rapes and child molestations do not occur in front of two or three witnesses. It does not mean that they are not guilty and should not be punished.
absolute
September 23, 2010 11:49 am
In these times, I am not shocked to hear a story like this anymore. So, I will not address the allegations. This is a church family matter that should be handled by the church family without the involvement of non-members or courts of law.It is a simple story of a weakening faith. Of course, hindsight is an easier view than what could be forseen. But, my people please see things as they are. There are two issues the public opinion and news media forget. The first issue is you have a just man trying his best to show others another way to prosperity without crime. The second issue is you have good young men with desire to continue the appearance of prosperity in an economic recession. The only happy ending that could occur is if the lawsuits are dropped, no criminal charges are filed against the young men, and the church evaluate the programs merits of teaching men to plan, prepare’ and adjust for life even if God does not supply the material wealth in an instant.
I know I am old school, but I wish we could get back to a time when if things go wrong in the church, the church had its own way of dealing with the truth of any crime within it. I know I am going on a tangent, but I am tired of seeing religious organizations, members of religious families, and quasi-religious civil action committees going to the law for resolution instead of God.
AJ
September 23, 2010 12:02 pm
I pray that Bishop Long did not commit the alleged acts. However, he is man just like all of us. He is not infallible. Jesus said in the Bible “let ye without sin cast the 1st stone. We have all sin and fallen short of the glory of God. I am for praying for him and his family whatever the outcome. Everyone that is quick to judge the Bishop need to take a look at the man in the mirror and just keep the Bishop lifted up in prayer.
gray
September 23, 2010 12:18 pm
D you think that three young mens are telling a lie. If he did do this God will handle it. But think about this why would those boys come out and say that thay are ruion a man rep here and nation wide so it got to some truth in it. so let just let thing play out and WHAT DONE IN THE DARK WILL COME TO THE LIGHT.
Rev. IKE
September 23, 2010 12:57 pm
What do you do when you learn that you’ve been following the wrong spiritual leader?
karen
September 23, 2010 1:20 pm
FIND ANOTHER ONE WHO IS NOT GAY UNDERCOVER
Tisha
September 23, 2010 11:24 pm
See that is the problem. You have too many that want to follow the man and not God. Before he became a Bishop he was as man and when he dies he will be a man. I am not sying that this could not have happened but I still wnat the answer to why they waited so long to speak on this and why keep accepting gifts from someone who has hurt yu so bad. A woman gets raped she does not go back to the place whereit happened andwait for it to come around again.
Tracy Jo T.
September 24, 2010 5:32 pm
HEY REV——
YOU GO BACK ASK GOD FORGIVENESS.
THANK HIM FOR REVEALING THE TRUTH
FORGIVE YOURSELF
THEN YOU GET WITH THE BUSINESS OF FINDING GOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!
Fran
September 23, 2010 12:28 pm
Ditto Tina. I agree with you. Bishop Long is my pastor and I will support him and his family during these trying times. PPL love to hear dirt about someone but where are all these news cameras when he help women get cars, families pay their mortgages, men get higher paying jobs to take care of their homes, we get 10 seconds of air time but isn’t it so convenient how we see him every day now that a scandal is involved? Just because he is my pastor I don’t recall anyone ever saying he was larger than GOD nor viewing him as such. To the others don’t you love your pastor and what crime is it that we love ours and support him and his family in their hour of need. The Long Family are people who really care and have done so much. Let’s not judge NONE of us are GOD and he NEVER gave ANY of us that authority to do so. He is the only Alpha and Omega. Bishop Long never declared that he was either. We Love You Bishop!!
Amatullah
September 23, 2010 7:37 pm
lawdy, lawdy, lawdy, Fran wake up and smell the coffee… yes, he did good by some, what does that have to do with this issue? He molested BOYS! We ain’t talking about giving away gifts that is NOT THE ISSUE! And this is not the first time your “God” The Bishop, got caught. Remember a couple of years back he was stopped for cruising in a prostitution area for gay men, he tried to pick up a Transsexual in the Buckhead area do you remember that? Get your head out the sand. These young men need our prayers. Why don’t you mention the victims here? It just shows how blind some of his flock really are. And the Bishop need to be put in jail for his actions. Her is a sick man! Called to the pulpit by Satan
Tracy Jo T.
September 24, 2010 5:21 pm
FRAN YOU HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY BRAINWASHED!!!!!!!!
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED……
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOUR GONNA DO WHEN YOU FIND OUT THESE ALLEGATIONS ARE TRUE?
lazzarus
September 23, 2010 12:38 pm
If Christ was here today knowing how we use his name to do wrong whether is burning the Quran or Priest messing with children or us Judging Bishop Long when we weren’t there when it happened. We are all sinners it would make Christ weep. He without sin Cast The First Stone.
gray
September 23, 2010 12:52 pm
let the truth be told.
meme
September 23, 2010 12:56 pm
Praying for the families and church members. This a situation that will not have a pretty ending for any of the parties involved. If the allegations are true or false. New Birth has done so much for our communities it is a shame of the Judging that is going on. Please take a moment and remember that Innocent until proven guilty is what or justice system is build upon. However when a person name and reputation is involved no one wins. To the New Birth Family my prayers are with you in this tough time. You don’t have to like the mega church or the minister but be respectful and Judge the not thus you be judged.
Anonymous
September 23, 2010 1:15 pm
Anything is possible…at first I was shocked, then I thought about it and remembered that this has happened before and continues to happen with pastors and young boys/teenagers. My question is…why are these pastors allegedly so attracted to MEN and YOUNG boys??? What’s going on with our MEN in general? Why is homosexuality amongst men so attractive or all of sudden being thrust in our lives everywhere (tv, news, music, radio, movies, songs, etc.)….what is it that us WOMEN need to do?? It’s like the men are turning to each other for sex instead of women…some may be doing both but it just seems like more men are turning out to be gay left and right…what’s going on??
smashhits2010
September 23, 2010 1:22 pm
people dont judge…pray for the man of God…he leads 25,000+ souls…do you seriously believe he would jeopardize his ministry, his marriage, and his family reputation to coerce these individuals…I will just say this…I support you Bishop Eddie Long and pray that the proper outcome will come from this because this is not an attack against him its a attack as a whole on the body of Christ…so instead of judging pray that justice will be served and that God will receive the glory from this lawsuit…be blessed
chamblee54
September 23, 2010 1:31 pm
“Head of Public Relations”
That title takes on a different meaning these days.
Disbelief
September 23, 2010 1:42 pm
That’s the problem Mr. Wise, many of you allow another to preach God’s word to you instead of digging for the truth like buried treasure yourself as the bible encourages us to do. Eddie is nohthing more than a man, who may know where to find scriptures quickly, but he’s still a man. He is capable of wrong doing just as the next man. No, I’m not saying he’s guilty, because that remains to be seen, however; what I am say is…He’s not God….
Initially; this was what I wrote on yesterday. However; as I was reading your comments. I realize this whole situation is going to do a lot of harm to many. I believe this will cause animousity among different realtionships. As it almost did between a friend of mine and myself. She is a follower, and believes Eddie can do no wrong.
Let me a share a true story with you guys;
When I first moved to Atlanta in 2001. I befriend a lady, who’d just moved here from Detroit. She had a toltal of 7 kids, 4 of those 7 were adopted. I notice every Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday they were in church at New Birth. On all 3 days she was giving money to the church. Just so happen she was trying to change banks, something happened, where all of her money was kicked back, causing her lights to be turned off. My husband and I shared an extention card with her so that her and the kids would not have to be in the dark. I didn’t won’t to get in her business, but I had to ask her; have you ask the church to assist you until you get your money right? She said, “I may an appointment, and I was only allowed to speak with one of the Decons.” I asked her, “What did they say?” She said they would see what they could do, but that was a week ago. I was so touched, because I could see the hurt and disppointment in her eyes. My husband and I decided to assist her. I told her we would help, because her and they kids were in the dark long enough. LISTEN YOU GUYS< HER LIGHT BILL WAS ONLY $96.00! I could have screamed when I heard that! $96.00…..$96.00 come on really. She gave more then her 10%, and they gave her nothing. A single mother with kids. He gave a young man a house, money trips, etc….. Please for the love of God, can anyone get my point? She thanked us for assisting her, and continued to attend NEW BIRTH.
After about a year, she discontinued her attendance, because when she stop listening to word and started watching him in those tight shirts, she said it was time to find another church!
If Eddie, has done what they say he has, those young men are going to need friends, family, and prayer.
@ Eddie Long, I have handsome sons in the ages of 20 and 17. As a mother if you would have done this to my kids, the headlines would be different.
However; if a verdict comes back proving you did nothing wrong. I will be the first to say I'm sorry, but for now I am going to keep my prayers with those kids.
@ Pam you live by the spirit (decernment)??? Your spirit is telling you he did nothing wrong, and that God speaks through him. Open your Bible wider. I am confuse, if he's speaking to you through your spirit, then what do you need Eddie for? Okay I get, I like the tight wearing shirts too….
@ Rae yes he's sexy, I get it….
Arlene
September 23, 2010 1:47 pm
We ought to pray that God will help us focus on the good in people and not their faults. If you are going to pull out your magnifying glass, lets magnify their strengths and not their weaknesses. That’s what you would want people to do for you.
K.Smith
September 23, 2010 2:15 pm
I never said that it was ok to have sexual relationship with anyone out side of his marriage. The fist point I was making was that I have never worshiped a man. God has always been first in my life. Second he has done for alot of us that does not mean that we were having sex. Third these are allegation. It sound to me that you have found him guilty and that is ok for you to feel that way it is a free country. Forth I talked about passing judgment on a human being. Obviously you are one of those people that I was referencing. Last but not least looking Stupid i will never be, because I never said he did or didn’t. I just said I was not going to pass judgment because that is not my place or area of expertize. I am who I am today because of GOD , not because of Bishop. So I will never look stupid believing what GOD said.
Amatullah
September 23, 2010 3:10 pm
@K. Smith get your head out the sand and wake up! No one is passing judgement, these are facts. Did you read the 23 page court indictment that list cities, hotels, sexual acts that were performed by the Bishop on these young men? I know its a tough pill to swallow, but these are facts that will be proven in court. The Bishop is a very sick individual and this is not the first time. Remember he got in trouble before, solicitiing a transvestite for sexual purposes. The man is a pervert. And this is alot more than allegations, There is now a 3rd man coming forth to say the same thing happened to him. My sympathy is with the young men who were boys at the time, My prayers are for them. The Bishop knew better and he took advantage of his power, money and status. Also, remember the focus is not on whether he has done good for people, certainly he has. The focus is on molesting boys! Don’t get it twisted.
K.Smith
September 23, 2010 4:30 pm
My head in the sand, I read the entire thing. Just because it is in black and white does not make it true. I will not pass judgment and because I won’t do that I am wrong. Really……Seriously…Talk to God about he will let you know who I am.
Stina
September 23, 2010 11:28 pm
Of course he’s going to do right by some, that’s how con artists work ! Every scammer performs miracles to keep fools hooked and singing their praises ! Do you think he’s going to come out the box doing dirt ? Puhleeze !! I will pray for you that God opens your eyes to the truth of this sick man you give your attention and money to,
K
September 23, 2010 2:21 pm
I don’t know if this is true r not but…I beleive something happened. Y would the Bishop slang mud back at these young troubled men (they broke into his office)? A hit dog will holler
Liv
September 23, 2010 2:35 pm
The real truth will never be known, at least on earth. I will say this, if these allegations proven in a court of law. “The Bishop” should pay for his actions. Despite the age of the young men, they were minors and under his spiritual leadership.
These allegations are very sad, but not surprising. In my opinion Eddie Long in recent years has shown us through his actions that he has strayed from Christ. Eddie Long is a vain Pastor, which a direct contradiction to his role as a Pastor. When a Pastor goes before the church in a muscle shirt, that’s vain and has no place in the pulpit.
For all the New Birth Member rolling around with New Birth flags on your car…Turn to Christ for direction.
To God be the glory!!!!! Not man on earth.
Gallaway
September 23, 2010 3:18 pm
Let’s not pre-judge…Whatever wrong that has been done, God will bring forth for all to see…
Amatullah
September 23, 2010 4:06 pm
Pre-judge? Excuse me but have you read the 23 page court document yet that was presented by Attorney BJ Bernstein? It is sickening and we do have a right to our opinions based on the facts presented. I believe every word these young men are saying. The Bishop is a very sick individual. We know that God is the ultimate Judge but we humans can also judge based on the facts. That is why we have “judges and juries” … yes, we can JUDGE!!!
Minnime69
September 23, 2010 4:49 pm
I agree with every word you said. This is very sick. I have been here for a few years and I have always heard about this church ooppss I mean Business and I vowed never to step foot in that direction. Peopl like Bishop Long will keep the ones who really need spiritual healing out of any church. And why do you have to show a W 2 to even be accepted into a church wow Big Business.
Paige
September 23, 2010 3:43 pm
I ask his members and supporters if your praying for Eddie Long are you praying for his victims as well? All his dirty nasty deeds will come out in court and these young men will be still be blamed for the fact that Eddie Long couldn’t control himself. These young men are very brave to take on a figure of power to get justice for what was done to them. The point is they are gonna take alot of heat and need support as well.
Amatullah
September 23, 2010 3:52 pm
Paige you are so right. I am praying for the victims. Eddie knew better and he chose to corrupt these innocent young men. He took advantage of their vulnerability and the absence of a father in their lives. The victims need our prayers and I don’t hear anyone speaking on behalf of the victims. After reading the 23 page court document presented by Attorney BJ Bernstein, it made me sick to my stomach what the Bishop did to them. He is a very sick individual who needs jail time.
Scotch La Rock
September 23, 2010 4:27 pm
I just read the Dekalb County Civil Action. The speculation is over and nomore he say/she say. That man is a Anti Christ homo and he took church members money to try and keep is secrets hidden. It’s proof he took the boy to New Zeland and shared a room with him. You have to read it yourself it’s too nasty to mention here I think. NB members I know it hurts and it’s hard to believe but it’s true!!
Amatullah
September 23, 2010 4:39 pm
Yes, it is true. The court documents are very detailed and the young men gave graphic, intimate, sexual details.
LaToya
September 23, 2010 4:33 pm
First off, We are not suppose to put faith in man, we are suppose to put our faith in GOD. We can not served two master. People are putting Bishop Long on a pedastal, he is human. Ted Haggart was a man of the clothe and look, he is gay now. This is our youth and the questions I need for Bishop Long to answer 1. Why would you send pictures to these young men 2. Why was these young men living alone in a home and the pastor visiting on a daily basis. I grew up in the church and I know from experience what a pastor is capable of doing and how some members know and won’t say a word. This is a sad matter. But we need to pray for all parties involved.
Minnime69
September 23, 2010 4:45 pm
Why would Catholic priests put themselves out there because in these days and times they feel like they are untouchable. No one is above God. If he did do it and it come out that he did then what? Frank Ski has upseted a lot of people, he should not speak on this because he is so loyal as he say. He is bias and should just leave this alone. There are many undercover or downlow people out there and now God is opening a lot of eyes and revealing these people for who they really are. It’s not a church no more it is a business and we all know what I am saying.
T. Scott
September 23, 2010 5:19 pm
I am praying for both Bishop Eddie Long & his family & the young men. He is innocent until proven guilty & nothing I’ve seen so far proves anything. I’m not a member of his church but he seems to be a man of character & i will continue to pray & support him.
tim
September 23, 2010 5:45 pm
This is why people should believe in themselves and not religion. Religion was made to control. When we open our eyes and see reality, people like Eddie Long (black diamonds, ipad, iphone, bentlys, personal plane) won’t get rich over our need to believe in something other than ourselves…….
lisa
September 23, 2010 6:42 pm
I don’t understand it. Things have really changed since I came up
I have never seen a preacher carry on that way nor dress that way he put his self out there. He may know the word but u have to live by the word. And me I don’t care for him. I worked with someone who goes to his church and see talk about how she pay her titles but get up and ride the bus at 5:30 I don’t understand it
Paige
September 23, 2010 8:13 pm
OMG it is amazing how members of New Birth sound like their in a cult. Wake up!! There is hardcore proof that this man bought these young men. I just read the court papers and they made me sick. What kind of Pastor has a spritual marriage between him and another man? Eddie Long’s seduction plan was giving this young men whatever thay wanted she HE could gey what he wanted. But by all means go to church on Sunday and let that dick chaser tell ya’ll how the media and the devil are trying to destroy him. Then ya’ll can say amen and put all your faith in him while you reach in your wallet. Then he’ll have enough money to buy himself some new booty.
Paige
September 23, 2010 8:17 pm
@Amatullah your post are right on target and it’s sad that a 23 page report is till not enough for some people.
Amatullah
September 23, 2010 8:26 pm
OMG! OH NO SHE DIDN’T….ROLLING!!!!!!
Former Member
September 24, 2010 5:47 pm
For the record it was actually
Pastor Mase that was arrested for trying to pick up the transvestite. That aside because he is merely a man I have to say that we cannot rule out the fact the allegations may be true. I became a member of New Birth in 1993 b4 he was Bishop. I left the church and converted to Islam. I have to say when I was a tithing member and fell on hard times I was given help after I was made to sign an agreement to pay back the money that was given and if I was not able to repay back the money I could not come to the church again for help. I was appalled. Do I think that he did this all I can say is I don’t believe he did not do this. Right now my concern is for all of those that worship this man and have put so much of their self into believing in everything that he say’s and backing everything he does. This is dangerous and if these allegations are true there are going to be an extreme amount of broken hearted people whose faith will be shaken to its very core behind this. All I can say is PEOPLE PLEASE ONLY PUT YOUR FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD AS MAN WILL ONLY DISAPPOINT YOU BUT GOD WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.
Realist
September 27, 2010 9:41 am
Former member, all you have done is trade one slave master for another. The only God that can be proven is life itself or nature, anything other than that is pure speculation by man. Mohammed was a man and just like Eddie long and he could have been a charlatan! “PEOPLE PLEASE ONLY PUT YOUR FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD AS MAN WILL ONLY DISAPPOINT YOU BUT GOD WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.” Stop looking for God and search for truth and there you will find God. tc
SLICK
September 24, 2010 10:51 pm
Some people are missing the point here.Sure Eddie Long is just a man however this is not some Joe Blow off the block…he is a mega minister.Leader of young men..spiritual adviser to families..the man is a counselor to some powerful people.A lot of people put their faith in this man.With great power comes greater responsibility.
I hope this stuff is not true but I lived long enough to know ANYTHING is possible.I do know if this actually goes to court it’s going to get ugly.It’s going to be a circus!If anything comes out that Long has a hard time explaining he is going to lose some folks win or lose.
The best he can hope for is that all the kids have is those 2 pictures and on all these travel dates and rendezvous that were alleged…there were other people around and they can’t prove they were alone with him.Hope so…but I have a feeling this is about to be some real mess.
Amatullah
September 30, 2010 8:24 pm
@Slick, you are on point! It is on and popping. Its gon be some real mess, a hot mess!!! It is just beginning… more boys are going to come forward.
Stina
October 1, 2010 6:54 pm
@Amatullah – Let me know what day and time and I will be there with you, my sister, with my picket sign !!
Winston
October 6, 2010 10:35 am
You alll are looking at this situation in a positive manner. While I bet that some of New Birth Congregation are having secoond and third thoughts; no lawyer will take a case unless they can prove it! Eddie Long lawyer was not sure, he did not sound grounded in the facts that he truly beleive Mr. Long. The first hours of any allegations is very important! Coming out swinging with everything you have was a goal that should not have been forgotten. You all every hear about being on time; well, this is one of the case that Mr. Long should have been on time and came out swinging with everything he had and more! Why he did not use the 5 rocks he had in reserved. He could have used two of them and kepted the rest for fighting the next months of more! I am seen more than just two of the photos, they are really questionable and very compelling; they are on line as well. What do you all make of them?
Kimy
September 23, 2010 10:47 pm
God will never let you down, believe only in him.
Normando
September 23, 2010 11:06 pm
I wondering why some of these radio host talking badly of these young men coming forward with these allegation. We need to be by these young men side and let them know we are here for you. It alot of young people are abuse out there and they are scare to come out and talk about the abuse because people treat them like they problems. Bishop Eddie Long is not God and he can sin like anyone can. Please stop judging these young men let be there for them. Jamal Parris I seen your best friend on Fox News speaking up for you that a bestfriend for you because after listening to him on the news I felt so hurt for you Jamal because he said you call him for help and you was there for him. The three young men God is watching over you and dont let nobody take your dignity from you and God going to work it out for you. God loves all his children.
Ann
September 23, 2010 11:10 pm
LOVE IT!!!! LMAO!!!
KJo
September 23, 2010 11:56 pm
Frank Ski needs to resign. If V103 is the “People Station” and clearly the people wants to discuss this matter but because Frank is member of New Birth he refuses to touch this topic.
Hey Frank…remember your adamant stance against R. Kelly, Chris Brown and Tiger Woods? Again, this stereotypical behavior from the black community goes untouched.
Frank Ski has professed his mission on earth is for the kids. (i.e. Frank Ski Foundations)….here are three young African American males clearly in need of help but again their cry has fallen on death ears simply because of who the accuser is.
Frank, your reign in the ATL is over. Deuces!
Ryan Cameron…. its time to move to the morning slot.
Amatullah
September 24, 2010 10:18 am
Kjo, I agree Frank Ski should resign. He shows prejudice in air time, and just because this is his Bishop, he doesn’t want to discuss it with the public. He knows that he and his Bishop will be eaten alive on the air. I quit listening to his show a few years ago. All his is about is clubbing, and promoting foolishness along with his side-kick Wanda. They are both tired, and lame. and need to be replaced big time!!!
BIGPAPA
September 24, 2010 1:33 am
THIS GUY LOOK SO MOIST TAKING A PICTURE OF HIMSELF IN A RESTROOM LOOKING ALL MOIST WHAT 60 YEAR OLD MAN TAKE MOIST PICTURES OF HIMSELF LIKE THAT ?? AND SEND THEM TO BOYS ??? WEARING JERI CURLS AND MOON WALKING BACKWARDS LOL
THIS GUY IS NO BETTER THEN A PIMP TAKING MONEY FROM THESE MOSTLY SINGLE MOTHERS
Dekalb Police Officer
September 24, 2010 3:48 am
Sorry Dude This is so of a weak case that the attorney is showing pics on TV and dramatizing movie like or a novel like scenario of a sick dude that is a sex predator and making TV appearances and making rude comments before it has a chance to be displayed in court of law. When you have a strong case you simply dont display what you have on TV OK!! Its usually done after a case….Beside dont forget these pics could have been stolen from his cell phone when they broke in the church regardless if that’s true or not you can see how that look in a court of law. It would have been 10x stronger had they just reported to the police before the break in hello!! Their is a serious credibility is so strong here and all those allegations no one can prove it happen or didn’t happen go figure??….You know it just seem strange that when these guys were arrested and brought down for booking they could have easily said they did it because the were being mess with sexual by Bishop it just doesn’t make any sense i know the officer who took them in to be book @ the jail and they said they wanted a ipad never said anything other then their moms were going to kill them for doing this when she find out.. So go figure & now this almost 5 weeks later you get the idea why we are wasting our time with these case wow!!!???##@@ These case is so week its worse in terms of evidence then I thought….Sorry to you Bishop Haters this one isn’t going to stick…If this the best wow she talks a good evil story the attorney she just dont have any weight to this case how desperate can you be so I guess she is doing what the 3 guys are doing throwing a hell Mary threw the news media trying her best to sink this man name…But the law is the law whether you like Bishop or never like him this case is all about one thing MONEY!!! 10-4 OVER
Stina
September 24, 2010 11:19 am
How would you know a good case – you can’t even spell !! Those boys got the ipads and iphone for EVIDENCE. You obviously don’t know a thing about sexual victim behavior and have the typical police attitude that everyone is a perp. Heaven forbid this happened to YOUR son ! Would you cosign the picture of Eddie in his drawers standing in the bathroom being sent to YOUR kid ? You would probably engage in some of that famous Dekalb County “justice” on him ! LOL !!
MiMi
September 24, 2010 12:51 pm
I’m not really sure what you said Dekalb PO; kinda got lost in translation. But I will say this…if you and Frank Ski want to believe in your bishop, you go right on ahead with him. There’s plenty of room in hell! I will not compromise my soul for ANYONE!! I’m not being judgmental, but when I see wrong coming at me, I get outta wrong’s way!! I don’t stay there and let it knock me over the head and drag me off to hell with it cause I don’t want to pass judgment! Wrong is wrong! Period, point blank! I don’t need this to go into man’s court to see what “facts” they present when the Bible has already declared it and makes it so!! Do you?! Whether those boys filed a case the next day or five years later, that man has a history of doing inappropriate these kinds of things and, at the VERY LEAST, should sit his behind down somewhere! I know your mama told you about how you can fool some of the people some of the time, right?! Well how many times are you gonna let this man tell you that everybody else is wrong and he’s right?! How long are you going to continue to let him play the role of the poor innocent martyr?!?!! All dirt comes out in the was and I hope they wring his butt out! Whether he had sex with them or not, he still used his position for wrong! Why’d he do it?! Cause he thinks he’s above reproach!! Just like the OG George Bush…the more he got away with stuff, the more gangsta his stuff got!! He was untouchable as long as he could make a few people believe his madness!! BEL is the same way!! Just resign, Eddie!! You should not be allowed to lead people until you make things with those boys right!!! God can reform all…and He will if you repent and turn away from what you know to be wrong! God’s a vengeful god and there are some things that He will not tolerate! Get right with God or pay the price… BEL don’t have enough of New Birth’s money to pay that tab either!! Trust!
MiMi
September 24, 2010 12:53 pm
Sorry for the typos!
Cam
September 24, 2010 1:15 pm
The bishop has powerful connections in Dekalb County. How do we know that the bishop didn’t make a point to them that he has friends on the force? BJ is no fool. She is holding her “ace in the hole.” She is only releasing just enough to let him know that he is exposed. They probably broke in to get evidence of other affairs off the iPad. Once the subpoenaed documents from his cellular service and internet accounts come in..Lord have mercy it may reveal more about his “Manpower,Pastor’s Conference associates” more serious than these allegations. Surely, you don’t think they are just going to get sporadic dates of texts and emails? Just ask kwame Kilpatrick former Mayor of Detroit. How many people lost their jobs who had nothing to do with his affair he had with his assistant. WHERE THERES SMOKE….THERES FIRE.
Amatullah
September 24, 2010 2:24 pm
Dekalb Police Officer – It is apparent that you are a blind member of the Bishop’s flock. If the case is so weak why didn’t Eddie defend himself immediately huh? Why wait until Sunday morning so that he can further brainwash his flock? No sir, these young men are telling the truth. There is no way all 3 are saying the same thing and there is no truth to it. Get your head out of the sand…. You are just as blind as the rest of his flock. I hope the Bishop gets a long jail term so that he will never, ever, hurt another innocent young male again. We are losing too many of our young men to crime and violence everyday as you well know. And to loose them to a Bi-sexual, perverted Bishop with homosexual tendencies is a disgrace! How can you defend this scum bag? We will not tolerate this behavior. Now perhaps you have a little bit of sugar in your tank, and that is your choice, but sorry Mr. Police Officer, these young men are telling the truth – and it WILL be proven in a court of law. Obviously they have a strong case or you wouldn’t be taking the time from your schedule to respond to these posts. And to say that this is all about money, you are right. They should get paid Big Time for their loss of innocence to this pervert! After all, the Bishop is all about money, why does he need a private jet anyway since you talk about money? He set himself as a the “God” and now he must answer to the Real God. There is only one God and it ain’t the Bishop! Now Mr. Policeman, go write some parking tickets, or do what you do, because writing is not one of your strong areas! And just like Stina said, your spelling is awful!!
Tameka
September 25, 2010 12:42 am
@Dekalb Police officer. very well said.
jacqueline
September 24, 2010 6:40 am
I have no doubt in my mind that Bishop Eddie Long is a man of God. I do not know the details of what went down, and also have no knowledge of the bishop’s personal choices, but by personal expepriences with the movement of God, I know that this could be one of three scenarios: 1. The bishop may have reprimanded one of these young men for a wrong that was done, and they feel the need to retaliate against him. 2. The bishop may have a weakness which he has been struggling with for a long time, and the Lord has given him repeated opportunities to seek help, but because of his position in society and in the church, he has not been able to find the courage to do so. Thus, the Lord says, this is my way to help you, my son. If this is it, he will no doubt get the help he needs now. This does not mean he is not a man of God. Remember, King David was a chosen man of God, who repeatedly falls to sin. 3rd possibility: simply the bishop is completely innocent, but this is where the Lord wants him now. There may be a work that needs to be done in prison and the Lord chooses to place him there in order to redirect his focus. This is how the Lord of heaven and earth operates. Judge not by the seeing of the natural eyes, but seek wisdom from God. I will continue to pray for Bishop Long and family. He has made a very important impact on my life.
James
September 24, 2010 4:43 pm
Jacqueline you sound real stupid. How can you be a man of God playing with lill boys but holes? you can’t compare this with anyone that sinned in the Bible. This is why we were warned about the anti christ.
JP
September 25, 2010 11:49 pm
Wow, you’re the exact reason this man is able to get away with sleeping with little boys. I’m sure if he raped you, you’d probably say it was the Lords way of working through you right? Wake up and stop believing in a dude with a Jerry Curl and start reading your bible. Geez
ROSA
September 24, 2010 8:28 am
I believe the vicitims why cnat he do it because he is well known in the world as a figure for the lord. Thats his excuse why would those young oys pick that situation they could of blkame anything else on him Mr long thought he could get away with it cause he is a rev please what ever i just believe the kids if he didnt do it no matter what my lawyers tell me im gonna try to clear my name with my supporters in atl at least HE IS GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT AND I THINK HE IS GUILTY HE IS A CHILD ABUSER RAPIST
Scotch La Rock
September 24, 2010 8:32 am
Frank Ski is going to protect him because Frank Ski has a bit of hidden sugar in his tank but just like Long he tries to hide behind his wife and kids. I guess it’s true ” welcome to Atlanta”
carl
May 8, 2011 8:46 am
wow wow wow
mika
September 24, 2010 9:20 am
WHAT are these people talking about everybody is worried about this man and his church what about the kids who are grown men now. They still have to live out here, do yall really think the would put there name out there if it wasnt truth…. V103 is only worried about this Man suppose to be a man of God… Yall need to be concern about them other little boys… If it was someone in your family or your son you wouldnt just wait for some Pastor to say what he got to say….. Yall care more about this Pastor than you do these men who were BOYS at this time, stand by these young men until clear…
KAREN CAROLINA
September 24, 2010 9:27 am
THESE PICTURES DONT LOOK REAL TO ME….
MiMi
September 24, 2010 12:56 pm
Are you kidding me?! LOL What looks fake about the pictures? Mayhaps you just want to believe SO MUCH that you’re turning a blind eye to the truth, Karen?! Please wake up!
Reka
September 24, 2010 9:36 am
My opinon is simple… I have NO HEAVEN OR HELL TO PUT ANYONE IN!! The Bishop is just like all other Leaders… He’s a MAN FIRST! What he does outside of the pulpit, is not my business, If the alligations are true, then Bishop Long will have his day just like all the rest of us…
The the followers and supporters of Bishop Long… Always remember NEVER PUT YOUR TRUST IN MAN!!! All of your trust should be in God & God Alone…
I just pray tha tthis does not lead someone away from Christ b/c of one man!
Vern
September 24, 2010 10:36 am
These Lawers are saying that all these men want is money. What about Long. All this money that is being given to the needy is not coming from Long. He is not giving homes, cars and whatever, this money is coming from church folk not Long. What if that was your child. I know I will believe mine. I think that God is exposing these false preachers and that is in the BIBLE. There will be more. Wake up people. Read the REVELATION. GOD IS EXPOSING THE TRUTH……..Give HIM the praise not man
Amatullah
September 24, 2010 11:14 am
AMEN BROTHER VERN! God is exposing these hypocrites big time!!!
joybug19
September 24, 2010 12:29 pm
WHAT GOES ON IN THE DARK SHALL COME TOO THE LIGHT. I AGREE WITH YOU DISBELIEF, JEFFREY WATH AND GOD IS MY SUFFICIENCY.
PAUL RICHNER
September 24, 2010 12:43 pm
some thing about gay sex and religion. i guess they take being jesus bride literally
PAUL RICHNER
September 24, 2010 12:59 pm
I WAS IN HIS CHURCH ONE TIME, HE PUTS ON A GOOD SHOW, ANYWAY SEX MURDER RAPE INSEST SLAVERY, ITS ALL IN THE GOOD BOOK,WHEN I HEAR ABOUT SEX SCANDEL IN THE CHURCH IAM NOT SURPISE.
gwendolyn Jacobs
September 24, 2010 1:10 pm
why did he send this piture to this young men
Cam
September 24, 2010 1:23 pm
I’M HEARING CRICKETS….why hasn’t the bishops’ “Spiritual Daddy” come to his defense? Where are all those so-called brotherly Pastors who join him on Pastor’s Conferences, Manpower events, etc? No comment from Creflo, TD Jakes, TD Jakes, Pastor Durley, Left Eye’s Mom, TI, Usher, Gospel artists. Times like these will let you know who your real friends are and who knows maybe they’re afraid of the content in their emails to and from the bishop will be revealed from this lawsuit. The bishop needs to settle this case. If any improprieties from other Pastors or celebrities are contained in those emails/texts are revealed its going to ruin many lives, especially their children & Wives.
gray
September 24, 2010 1:40 pm
well he is a preacher and he is power full.
Gwendolyn Jacobs
September 24, 2010 1:47 pm
I think the reason Bishop Long lawyer stop him from coming on V103 because they knew that those picture will come out and the lawyer advice him to not go. I hated when the lawyer said those picture is not important to the case yes it is WHY DID YOUR CLIENT SEND THOSE PICTURE TO YOUNG MEN? IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT TO HIS WIFE ONLY
Gwendolyn Jacobs
September 24, 2010 1:53 pm
Also when the lawyer of Bishop Eddie long didn’t understand why she is going on different shows to bring awareness to the situation at hand. I don’t like how bishop Eddie long lawyer is talking about those guys like they are trouble young mens when everyone forgot bishop eddie Long went to jail also and as a bishop that his responsiblity to help the trouble kids not take advantage of there past life by having sexual favors for gifts.
Cam
September 24, 2010 2:03 pm
The bishop went to jail??? When and on what charge? Don’t you think its odd that Bernice King and MLK III, Vernon Jones, Andy Young, Congressman John Lewis have not spoken out on his behalf? How is it ill-advised to not speak out on the Tom Joyer show but “OK” at the chuchr??? Will the lawyer be on stage with him interrupting? I feel this sermon is going to be his last “peformance” and a means to supplement his defense fund. He knows the media will be there…let the “Kleenex waterworks” begin.
gd
September 24, 2010 8:33 pm
Everyone of you needs to get of the damn computer. Who’s without sin, please, please cast the first stone. I agree that no one should put so much trust in any man, but can you wait until all the evidence is out before you start running off at the fingers
Child of GOD
September 24, 2010 2:15 pm
everyone rember GOD first, his light will shine
Disbelief
September 24, 2010 2:40 pm
@ “Dekalb County Police Officer….” Hmmm. Honestly, I am so worried right now. You see I live and work in Dekalb County, and you have just put me on high alert. For a moment you made me forget all about Pimp (Eddie).
I read your comment about 4 to 5 times, and I tried to find and excuse to your typical errors, and unfortunately…I couldn’t come up with any, only that you can’t spell, you can’t write, and if I’m not mistaken, a person writes the way they speak… Hmmmm
Before I go any further forgive me if you are not a real police officer, but if you are SHAME ON YOU and Dekalb County Human Resource Department for hiring you as a police officer. I can almost imagine how it sounds when you read the Miranda Rights. Oops, I’m sorry Dekalb Police Officers don’t read the miranda rights!
Until this all blows over, don’t come near that computer…don’t…don’t touch another computer! Don’t comment about nothing and nobody! You are going to make them arrest his A**!!! LOL
Change
September 25, 2010 8:40 am
I didn’t know you could get arrested on a civil matter but you all have tried and convicted him even before he could speak and when he does most of you all will not believe it so what’s the point. I guess I will have to see because if I listen to the media and the nay sayers I would lose faith in God too. One of the boys worked at New Birth as a security guard Thats how they got the master key and they have been friends since high school. The Parris boy was a good kid but fell to the waste side when he was failing in school and this other boy Spencer Is just flat out lying.
mik
September 24, 2010 3:39 pm
It’s amazing how many of you are supporting Eddie Long Stroke. He is in the process of runing a great deal of lives as we speak. If these charges turn out to be true, they should shut that church down, because others had to know these was going on. Some of you religious freaks remind me of the Tea Party
Paige
September 24, 2010 3:51 pm
@Dekalb County Police Officer. Wow….. I have to call you on your judgement or lack of it. But it ins’t a shock I mean this is the county where Vernon Jones had years in office to turn the the county government into the joke that it is today. By NO means is the case against Eddie Long a weak one. I would like you to sit down ans ask yourself these questions:
Would a straight man, let alone a man of God take come do me pictures and send them to another man?
Would a man of God summon a 17 year old boy to his hotel room to spend the night?
I feel like if you ask your self these kind of questions you could pull your head out of the sand and face the truth. BJ Bernstien is a beast and the court room and does not take a case that lacks HARD CORE PROOF. Your a police officer so this next term you should know very well:
Probable cause: Reasonable grounds for belief that an accused person is guilty as charged.
We have a 23 page report that is very graphic and goes itno much detail about Pimp Daddy Long’s actions. Pictures he sent to these young men have surfaced. He was suppose to go on the radio and explain himself and backed out. He was suppose to hold a press conference and backed out. Now he only wishes to address his flock and not the rest of the public. That’s a whole mess of a probable cause in my eyes.
Paige
September 24, 2010 3:53 pm
Sorry for the typos… Lol hands working slower than the mind again
Amatullah
September 24, 2010 4:38 pm
NEWSFLASH! A 4TH VICTIM HAS COME FORTH IN LAWSUIT AGAINST BISHOP EDDIE LONG! HE TOO WAS SEXUALLY ABUSED AT THE AGE OF 17 YEARS! THERE WILL BE MORE…. STAY TUNED.
Huntersville, NC (CLT Newbirth)
September 24, 2010 5:47 pm
ROMANS 1:2 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.
JOHN 8:7 They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!”
We are praying for you and your family Bishop Long. We love you!
Cam
September 24, 2010 6:30 pm
Robinson and Anthony Boyd, who were captured on surveillance cameras, took an iPod, iPad and jewelry, according to a police report. Flagg was never charged.
Channel 2 Action News reports Long interceded on their behalf, telling DeKalb Assistant District Attorney Dan Geary he wished to “show compassion” and drop charges.
Wow. He dropped the charges to show compassion. Thats the problem right there…his comPASSION.
Now there’s a fourth alledge victim.
http://www.ajc.com/multimedia/archive/00673/longlawsuit4_673161a.pdf
GodWillJudge
September 24, 2010 8:32 pm
Jesus was humble and he set the example for Christian leaders. Where is the humility in these pictures? And someone asked earlier … why did he send these pictures to boys? I do pray that if this is true the Lord will expose all these people who Prey in the name of Jesus.
CherylSmith
September 24, 2010 8:58 pm
Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. It’s sad how so many are judging the Bishop. I thought you were innocent until proven guilty. If anything we need to be going in prayer for Bishop Long & his family, the 4 young men, as well as the New Birth family. My prayer are with them all!
CHILE PLEASE
September 24, 2010 10:49 pm
Hmmmm…If the allegations against EL are true (which I believe they are, this forum is the court of public opinion not a court of law, so I don’t have to live by the innocent until proven guilty rule), not only does EL need help, his wife (sorry sweetie you can’t sleep with someone damn near every night and not know they are up to something) and the folks that are close to him (yes men or the amen corner, take your pick), who also had to know he was up to something are just as guilty. People stop turning these pastors into larger than life characters, it doesn’t make sense, either they are sleeping with every pitiful single woman in the church, or messing with boys…Dayummm….If you are going to pray, pray for everyone involved, because true or not, everyone involved needs some real HELP. As far as the attorney for the plaintiffs is concerned, google her, she is not an ambulance chaser by far, and you better believe she wouldn’t take on someone as powerful as EL if she didn’t have her ducks in a row! Lastly, why on earth would you not step aside while this is worked out for the sake of your congregation?? Your desire to address the congregation on Sunday (whoa is me aka pity party) and not the allegations with your attorney by your side, show how arrogant and self absorbed you are, regardless if the allegations are true or not!
Chell
September 25, 2010 3:19 am
Whatever the situation, do these young men not realize they are being manipulated by a media hound who gets one-third of whatever the total settlement for what amounts to a nuisance suit? The more the merrier as far as she is concerned. This is not a suit about justice or puclic safety and if BJ Bernstein can find ten willing men and talk the insurance company into a $5M settlement to just go away (rather than spending $10M in legal fees), the BJ gets $2.2M and the young men will split the remainder. Even if Bishop Long did something wrong (and that is very questionable given the public shame shakedown approach), the young men are being pimped out by BJ for a legal fee.
KT
September 25, 2010 6:29 am
God’s Son Jesus Christ himself said that “what’s in the dark will come to the light” (Matthew 10:26). And the Bible also says that “your sin will catch up with you (or find you out)” It is what it is…………
KT
September 25, 2010 6:36 am
“You sin will find you out or will catch up with you” can be found at Numbers 32:23. True….we all make mistakes due to imperfection…..but ALL of us “reap what we sow” (Galatians 6:7)……none of us are exempt from that.
Whatever Is Whatever
September 25, 2010 8:09 am
Let me play the devils advocate if I may…If they stole his IPAD and Phone that were working… right, right….then why couldn’t at that time they send his pictures to their phone and claim it was from him!!!
I am not a fan of BEL but it is a possibility for extortion that they came at him with unlike Michael Jackson he did not budge…then here comes the lawsuit!!!
Truthfully these pics just look like someone admiring themselves and more in love with his body and himself than anything!!! I see no provocative motives here!!!
Change
September 25, 2010 8:24 am
I find it hard to believe……. Even the pics look fake but heres the thing, I went back to the the times that they were talking about and Bishop was chunky and his arms were bigger but that’s my own investigation. I don’t believe nor do I care about the negative slurs I just want a connection with God and Bishop Teachings (as well as other Bishop and Pastors that have sinned or have flaws) gets me closer to my connection. People Please Look at all the facts and Wait to see how this plays out.
Normando
September 25, 2010 12:06 pm
Dekalb Police Officer: You are wrong see I know Bishop Long have connection with the Dekalb plolice dept. Why did Bishop Long go to the district Attorney and tell them to drop the charges. You listening what your friends tell you and doesnt know the true fact. I dont trust Police officer anyway because look what the police officers did at Eagle night club harras abunch of gay men. That why the crime rate is so hign now because you guys worry about the things. You saying the young men probally lying you need to judge these young men. Your job is protect and serve. Bishop Long is not God he is a man. So Mr. Dekalb Police Officer please dont judge these young men just pray for them and pray for Bishop Long & Family.
clarencet
September 25, 2010 12:32 pm
Brother Bishop, as a man of God who happens to be black, I can only say this, WE know who is the one and only true/fair judge and the only who can judge our soul; so I will wait for His judgment if it takes me to go before Him to find out! Pray and believe that He is faithful!
Jen
September 25, 2010 1:57 pm
Bishop we love you and will remain faithful to you and the first family. No matter what! God is still in charge! Are we after the truth or money?
patrick
September 26, 2010 6:06 am
I think the part that is missed alot is that when we (any of us) do anything to misrepresent or can be used against us, we are wrong already, so, he is guilty already, but we will get to see how this unfolds to see how guilty….in other words, we alll want
to wait and see if he is guilty in the court of law…..unless the plaintiffs have lied about everthing…and i mean everything..he is already guilty before God.
Michelle Cooper
September 26, 2010 10:30 am
That walking demon needs to get out of our community. And the Newbirth members need to stop financing assaults on our children. Wake up people..Jesus is the Saviour, not your bishop or pastor. He and all his brainwashed members that support him disgust me. No amount of money could repair the damage done to his victims. It is not about the money…It is about trying to fight back against a predator, and stopping him from hurting others.
Chell
September 27, 2010 1:57 am
I feel sorry for the young men and their families. I can’t help but wonder what line BJ fed them to get them to believe she could “win” something for them. Even if they were victimized and she gets a couple of dollars for them, their lives are effectively over. They won’t be welcome anyplace except the survivors’ den. They won’t be trusted by anyone. And if you follow the cases involving abuse in the Catholic and Hassidic communities, the suicide rate among men who come forward is very high. I marvel that BJ was able to get one willing man to give his name, show his face and tell his story when millions of victims around the world feel such shame about being abused that years down the road they haven’t told anyone. But these “straight” young men with their entire lives ahead of them have so little to lose they willingly allow their “case” to be tried in the media? If Bishop Long did victimize anyone, this won’t be the case that stops the abuse. If anything, he’ll walk away from this with an even larger ego (if that’s possible) and keep it moving. That being said, I’ve worked on so many cases where anger is the catalyst for retaliatory legal action and people tell the most sordid stories in hopes of embarassing a settlement out of the accused. In most cases, they bet wrong and the accusers end up scorned and bitter. Pray for these young men being pimped out by BJ Bernstein and pray for their families. Their lives are forever changed and not for the better.
Stina
September 28, 2010 10:52 am
So they should have kept their mouths shut ??? I question your statistics. We need to support and commend these young men for having the courage to come forward. Here’s hoping EL will be paying for their therapy for years to come !
patrick
September 29, 2010 3:50 pm
It’s interesing chell that timing has something to do with when a person feels they should reveal something that has happened to them. Noone should ever tell another person how to feel. You think this is all about winning? If this is true, it needs to be exposed, don’t you think?
peaches
September 27, 2010 9:21 am
What you do in the dark will one day come to the light!!! That’s a man first!!!
JT
September 29, 2010 10:43 am
Yes Eddie Long can preach, David Koresh was beilievable to his flock as well. Just because you do great things doesn’t give you the right to abuse your authority. Whatever happened I have no clue but something ungodly happened. Just because you take care of people and change people’s lives doesn’t mean it’s ok for you to play with lil boys. Why lil boys Bishop? it’s plenty women there for you on Sunday if your wife isn’t doing right. Vanessa Long looked so stupid in the face but she has to stand by him for now.
Stina
September 29, 2010 2:43 pm
I totally agree with you. These followers don’t realize this is how con artists and pedophiles operate. Even the CNN anchor who was abused himself said it sounded just like what he went through. However, if I was his wife, I would not stand by him. She knows what happened. I would not have stood by a man who abused young men but she is greedy just like him and know they can keep on collecting from the foolish people who continue to show up to his church !
Amatullah
September 30, 2010 4:43 pm
I totally agree with Stina. Vanessa Long is standing by her man because of the fame and fortune ONLY! She is too intelligent not to have known of her husband’s perverted ways. When I looked at her face on Sunday, on TV before the Bishop got up there lying to the people, I noticed how tired and worn out she looked. It is hard to live a lie on a daily basis, and her life with Eddie is a big lie and she knows it. But because she is afforded the title of “First Lady” and flies around in a private jet, million dollar salary, gifts, and cash flow she has sold her soul to the Devil. She knew and “know” that her husband preferred men over her….and keep in mind, there are others named in the lawsuit along with Eddie. They also knew what he was doing and said nothing. New Birth is going through a chastisement. And the false prophet Eddie is doomed to Hell for is lying, perverted ways. The best thing he can do now is step his ass aside, and get the hell out of the pulpit. He is a monster! Just like Jamal Parrish called him. My prayer is for the young men and their families. I have no sympathy for homosexual Bishop Long who robbed these young men of their trust and innocence. The Black Community should be picketing that church until he leaves!!! I am ready with my picket sign. I am angry that we are losing so many young men, and to loose them to a perverted so-called Pastor is outrageous!
JT
September 30, 2010 9:13 am
Wow I just saw the news and those kids are clearly punks. What on earth are they doing so close to the Bishop on this many occasions? I realize another side of Eddie Long now. He places his hands on his hips like a woman and he has that twinkle in his eye as well. This is the Anti-Christ at it’s finest! Now it’s coming out of him, he even backed that thang up the other night wow. If it looks like a duck ,quack like a duck tell me what it is………..
JT
September 30, 2010 10:59 am
The people of Africa get word of what Eddie Lond is up to then he built a hospital for himself if he go back over there.
St.Ives
October 6, 2010 10:22 am
Dark secrets often are found in places where we don’t think they are. Compelling is the pictures; (all of them)! Then a private investigator is hired to investigate the accusers…then, not coming forth and telling the congregation about the charges against him; but grandstanding, then holding a conference away from his congregation in a small room and not saying nothing. This is an autopsy that in the end will tell us all the truth about the trips, places, money, jewerley, cars, appartments, etc., how can all of this surface if it was not part of the puzzle that is slowly coming together. Bring in the congregation to take side will not help; the more they know the quick exit they are going to take! The accuser lawyer has solid-proof and information keep coming. I will not guess what else the public don’t know and it will indeed shock us all once it is told. The small details often have shocking affects and it normally put the icing on the cake, if you will. “I am not a perfect man”, that should have gotten a lot of attention from the congregation…but, like we know, being part of a Megachurch often take us away from seeing the very deapth of the issue. For the sake of Atlanta and all of the New Birth Congregation in all of the New Birth Churches….this chapter is about to open and open big! All I am going to say is….if you have never been in a room where the smell and uncomfort air is……prepare yourselves, this will not look or smell good and many of you might get sick. This is where all of this is leading to; and the lawyers have to bring it to life. Like a soap-opera, this is a story with many twist and turns, but it has to end somehwere! We want to think that this is a dream, it is not; it is about four young men who life have perhaps been gravely affected and deep within, they can’t live anymore being silent. This is a sad time for all of our churches not only here in Georgia, but throughout our United States of America because the same things are kepted in the dark!
Chell
October 8, 2010 12:49 pm
The allegations are not true and enough people know the truth about these young men and what is really going on that they are confident in defending Eddie Long. Patience is indeed a virtue and judgment should be reserved. An investigator is critical here because he will be able to piece together an extortion plot and the victims that have not been named. Eddie Long is a target not a predator. Sit tight and wait this out. It’s long been said that an attorney with a strong case goes to court and one without a case goes to the media. I don’t think BJ knows what is going on but if she has a clue that something is dirty she needs to get her clients to ‘fess up now before they embarass her out of Georgia.
Amatullah
October 11, 2010 8:28 pm
@Chell, you are so naive and pitiful. To think all 4 of these young men are lying and plotting you need your head examined. The Bishop is as guilty as sin and you should find yourself another church home while you can. This man is a monster. These young men trusted him as their spiritual leader, or should I say “father” as he instructed them to call him. The bishop’s first wife, Dabara Long divorce papers are now public record. And in her complaint for divorce, she stated that while she was 7 1/2 months pregnant with Bishop’s child he beat her with his fists. I guess she is plotting and lying too huh? A real man would never ever under any circumstances hit a female. And a pregnant one at that, is unbelieveable. That demonstrates the calibre of person Eddie is. Keep in mind, these young men came forward because they wanted the abuse to end towards future young teens. The bishop is guilty and will be proven guilty in a court of law. By the way, there will be a protest march against Eddie until the steps down from New Birth. I plan to join the marchers. He is not fit to stand in a pulpit. To continue preaching to his flock every Sunday just shows the world how arrogant and vain he is. He is a perverted homosexual, and needs to be put in jail. My only question is when will his flock wake up and demand that his get his wig wearing, tight fitting muscle shirt wearing ass out of their sancturary? What is wrong with you people? He is not God nor is he the son of God, WAKE UP VILLAGE AND STAND UP WITH OUR YOUNG MEN. We are losing too many of them to crime and violence. To loose them to a sick bisexual pastor is an outrage! IT TAKES A VILLAGE. WHERE ARE THE VILLAGERS AT? LETS JOIN THE PICKET LINE AND FORCE BISHOP LONG OUT OF NEW BIRTH!!!! STAND UP BLACK MAN AND WOMAN. These young men are ours.
roy
October 17, 2010 5:01 pm
,,Homophobia breeds secrecy.Hipocracy exclusion, silence= death, hatred begats Eddie Long. You sheep have’nt seen anything yet. there will be King,Jakes Winans jackson, Jones, When it all comes out you are not going to know wether to poop or scratch your butt. JUST WAIT.
JT
October 20, 2010 12:59 pm
This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a 1bishop, he desires a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not 2given to wine, not violent, 3not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not 4covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); 6 not a 5novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the asnare of the devil.
JT
November 9, 2010 8:43 am
The Lithonia megachurch, in its response filed in DeKalb County State Court Monday, acknowledges that the men accompanied Long on trips, in some cases overseas, but said it couldn’t explain the nature of relationships that may have existed between Long and the men.
The church said Anthony Flagg, one of the accusers, traveled with Long on trips to Tuskegee, Ala., New York and Las Vegas, but couldn’t provide further details. It said it could not “admit or deny” allegations that the two were intimate.
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tony
July 17, 2011 2:34 pm
I think that we should leave this along because we dont know he did it or not.So I think GOD is going to take care of all of this We will hold a black person of all wrong but a white man we forget all about them. Please lets find good things to talk about then Bishop I moved 1200 miles back to atl just for v-103 now please dont make me move back…. And really I dont think he did it..