So the mighty bishop of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has decided to settle out of court with his accusers. If you have been living on Mars for a year or so you may not know that Bishop Eddie Long has been accused by 4 young men that he once mentored of having inappropriate sexual relationships with them. When the accusations first broke the pastor stated that he was innocent and he would fight these charges. In Eddie's words " I got 5 rocks and I haven't thrown one yet". I guess he kept them all in his pocket.
I am not saying this means that he is guilty but it damn sure looks funny. This is troubling because it makes me say that either he did it or he doesn't believe what he is preaching. If you are truly innocent and believe that God will show the world that you are innocent then you have to follow through. Settling out of court appears as an admission of guilt.
The Franchise Is Still Growing
Strange enough the New Birth franchise is steadily expanding. In a press release the church has announced that it is opening a satellite location in Birmingham, Al. Just last week they announced a new church opening in Denver, CO. Apparently churches are like Popeyes and can be franchised out. That is not as shocking as that there is a demand for more followers who may not practice what he preaches. Not every man of god is a godly man...
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