Charismatic Bishop In Lawsuit. - Page 3

geekette · #21 09-22-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rgcraig

But, if he's guilty, shouldn't it be exposed? If you don't take it to the law what would you suggest?

Since it's a civil suit and not a criminal case, it's not a matter of guilt or innocence. Rather, it's a matter of whether or not he committed the actions and whether those actions rise to the level of a tort (wrong) that should be compensated by money damages.

And yes, if he did the acts, he should be exposed, but...going to law can cause all sorts of personal havoc. Just my personal opinion.

coadie · #22 09-22-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by geekette

Since it's a civil suit and not a criminal case, it's not a matter of guilt or innocence. Rather, it's a matter of whether or not he committed the actions and whether those actions rise to the level of a tort (wrong) that should be compensated by money damages.

And yes, if he did the acts, he should be exposed, but...going to law can cause all sorts of personal havoc. Just my personal opinion.

If the plaintiffs followed with this civil case after the Bishop had lost a criminal case, the outlook would change.
From the report, the crimiinal history of the plaintiffs may impeach their testimony.

Truthseeker · #23 09-22-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by coadie

If the plaintiffs followed with this civil case after the Bishop had lost a criminal case, the outlook would change.
From the report, the crimiinal history of the plaintiffs may impeach their testimony.

But if they got emails, texts, receipts like their attorny claims then it's a done deal.

Jermyn Davidson · #24 09-22-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

But if they got emails, texts, receipts like their attorny claims then it's a done deal.

I bet the lawyer for the plaintiffs is bluffing.

It would be idiotic to let something like this come to light if he was guilty-- he'd just settle out of court and be done with it.

Because of the nature of the accusations and Bishop Long's strong denial of the accusations, I am thinking the accusations are untrue.

coadie · #25 09-22-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

But if they got emails, texts, receipts like their attorny claims then it's a done deal.

e-mails can be changed.
It also depends on what they say. This is a civil case and it may take a while.

Truthseeker · #26 09-22-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

I bet the lawyer for the plaintiffs is bluffing.

It would be idiotic to let something like this come to light if he was guilty-- he'd just settle out of court and be done with it.

Because of the nature of the accusations and Bishop Long's strong denial of the accusations, I am thinking the accusations are untrue.

None of us know, that's for sure.

Truthseeker · #27 09-22-2010, 11:43 AM

I like to take a wait and see approach to things even if it appears a certain way. Duke case is a prime example.

TJJJ · #28 09-22-2010, 12:37 PM

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=157&sid=12523213

Bishop Eddie long has been accused of sex with two men, in the congregation.

What say you?

ILG · #29 09-22-2010, 12:39 PM

I say I'm tired of reading about illicit sex.

Scott Hutchinson · #30 09-22-2010, 12:50 PM

I certainly don't rejoice in these sort of things,and I hope this is not true,even though I certainly disagree with the Bishop on doctrinal matters,if scandals concerning those in ministry are true,it certainly does seem to cheapen the integrity of the Christian faith in the eyes of the unbelieving world.

If God does anything for anybody anywhere I am thankful for it,but I don't rejoice when those who profess Christianity fall into moral failure.