Charismatic Bishop In Lawsuit.

[Maximilian]

Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

I don't look at overweight people as "Fat People"....just people. I honestly didn't think that was the point of the picture. If I'm not believed, then oh well. I can't change that. But it's the truth. Before God, with a hand raised in the air and the other one on the bible, staking my eternal soul on it, that's the truth.

In a big picture sense, I agree... but come on bro... you are definitely a cut above the rest then. Like, I want to be like you. Hehe. I jest, but seriously.

I laughed immediately... the whole picture was funny, the overweight, lazy computer geek image was hilarious. The obesity was how we determined he was "lazy," and it even had some cruel undertones of him being socially inept.

When I see people the way Jesus does, I see them as image bearers of God too. But I'm also quite human and susceptible to harshness.

[DAII]

I was being metaphorical ... shades of Ehud the Left-Handed ... taking on Eglon, King of Moab.

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Maximilian

In a big picture sense, I agree... but come on bro... you are definitely a cut above the rest then. Like, I want to be like you. Hehe. I jest, but seriously.

I laughed immediately... the whole picture was funny, the overweight, lazy computer geek image was hilarious. The obesity was how we determined he was "lazy," and it even had some cruel undertones of him being socially inept.

When I see people the way Jesus does, I see them as image bearers of God too. But I'm also quite human and susceptible to harshness.

Look, I'm not Mr. Goody-two-shoes. Nowhere close, good heavens. But I grew up in a culture.....family....that made fun of everything. It was cruel. At a certain point growing up, it REALLY started bothering me and making fun of someone for their physical appearance is just something I can't stomach. Had my screen been larger and brighter, I would have noticed his size and then probably not posted because I wouldn't want anyone to think I laughed at his size.

I honestly didn't notice his size.

[Hoovie]

I'll slide on any weight comments... but who is the big hair afro wannabe in thy avatar, Smithy?

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

I'll slide on any weight comments... but who is the big hair afro wannabe in thy avatar, Smithy?

You're not gonna make fun of my hair, are you Hoovie?

[coadie]

Originally Posted by Mr. Smith

I honestly didn't notice his size.

..........like no noticed the fuzz in your avatar.

[ThePastorsCoach]

I know that there has been a lot said but this thing with Bishop Long will really affect the ministry and the Churches here in Metro Atlanta. They have over 30,000 members just in the main church and have many other churches around Atlanta with thousands of members in them.

When the class action suits were filed against Bishop Earl Paulk and many other ministers names were a part of that, it really hurt the Body of Christ here. Then the Crazy Juanita Bynum - Thomas Weeks mess was such a horrible stench here. Now we have this. It is NOT FUNNY and should not be taken lightly. There are many thousands of people that will be affected by this.
Please PRAY for The Long Family - he does has a wife and four children. He has hundreds on his staff and they all have families. This will impact a LOT of people.
Pray for the New Birth Family and all the daughter churches here in Atlanta and other parts of the nation and other nations. Pray for these young men and their families. I am asking you guys to sincerely pray that God will do a work in all their lives and that somehow God will turn it around and that a Revival of Holiness and Separation from the world will come out of this.
The News media are following these young men around and hounding them day and night to get a story out of it. They followed one all the way to Colorado and coerced him into a statement late one night this week. They only put the edited parts on TV and you know TV reporters can't tell the truth for anything! Its all about ratings and money. I don't believe ANYTHING I hear on the news - especially CNN.
I hate what has happened and I have wept all week because what we need is some strong leaders to stand up and preach HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD! I am not talking about a UPC dress code - but true HOLINESS of the heart that changes a persons life!
Thanks for taking this to heart and praying for all involved.

[Jack Shephard]

Bishop. Good to see you on again!

[Mr. Smith]

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

I know that there has been a lot said but this thing with Bishop Long will really affect the ministry and the Churches here in Metro Atlanta. They have over 30,000 members just in the main church and have many other churches around Atlanta with thousands of members in them.

When the class action suits were filed against Bishop Earl Paulk and many other ministers names were a part of that, it really hurt the Body of Christ here. Then the Crazy Juanita Bynum - Thomas Weeks mess was such a horrible stench here. Now we have this. It is NOT FUNNY and should not be taken lightly. There are many thousands of people that will be affected by this.
Please PRAY for The Long Family - he does has a wife and four children. He has hundreds on his staff and they all have families. This will impact a LOT of people.
Pray for the New Birth Family and all the daughter churches here in Atlanta and other parts of the nation and other nations. Pray for these young men and their families. I am asking you guys to sincerely pray that God will do a work in all their lives and that somehow God will turn it around and that a Revival of Holiness and Separation from the world will come out of this.
The News media are following these young men around and hounding them day and night to get a story out of it. They followed one all the way to Colorado and coerced him into a statement late one night this week. They only put the edited parts on TV and you know TV reporters can't tell the truth for anything! Its all about ratings and money. I don't believe ANYTHING I hear on the news - especially CNN.
I hate what has happened and I have wept all week because what we need is some strong leaders to stand up and preach HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD! I am not talking about a UPC dress code - but true HOLINESS of the heart that changes a persons life!
Thanks for taking this to heart and praying for all involved.

I applaud and agree. Completely. Thank you for posting this. This was GREATLY needed here.

[ThePastorsCoach]

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Bishop. Good to see you on again!

Thanks! LOL I doubt I will stay on long as I get too passionate about everything! I will really TRY to stay cool, calm and collected! ;-)