The issue I and millions of people have with Mr Haggard, I presume, is not that he is gay or bisexual, it's that he has been such a liar and hypocritical about it not to mention exposing his wife to sexual transmitted Diseases. If Mr, Haggard is really honest, he will begin the process of accepting himself and end the dual life of saying one thing and living another. Isn't it ironic that the male prostitute had more moral indignation about Haggard's stand against gay marriage when HE broke open the story about Mr Haggard's personal life. It's really sad that people just cannot seem to be honest and open about themselves to others.

Former disgraced Pastor...Please? President Bush tried to Enron social security a few years ago and Democrats stopped him. We elect our first Black President and Democrats get amnesia? You are talking to someone giving hand signals from the Pulpit?

I love the show Larry, always been a fan. Chris I don't know is a wrestler want to be a bully! I think mickey took the high road trying to promote a film. This Chris guy not a big fan of wrestling. When I was growing up only the guys that couldn't do anything else were wrestlers, but whatever. Great job in the movie Mickey and very grown up response to the bully on the play ground. I think in your day you could of taken him. To Chris after you are done bulling all the old men I will even give it a try! Jeff 43 year old man in KC looking out for us older guys!

Ted Haggard,

There is only one person, who ever lived, on this earth, that can say they never sinned. And we can all get forgiveness. What I find it hard to swallow, is how could you, or any other preacher, have an ongoing sexual relationship, with anyone other than their spouse and continue to grace the pulpit, during that time? I say this, since the church of your choice, I believe, is against this.

If I understand this correctly, it wasn't a one time, giving in to temptation. And why not come on out and admit that you are apparently bi-sexual?

And to Mrs. Haggard, how do you live with this? Yes, I can see forgiving him, even staying with him, because of love, but not condoning it.

God warned the church, of the Laodiceans.....I know your works, that you are neither cold or hot, so then because you are neither cold or hot, I will spit you out of my mouth. Because you say, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing, and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor and blind and naked. [my paraphrase] Revelation 3:14-17.

Ethel

Larry-Baby, I have been a god fearing believer for many-many years, but since all the immorality/ child abuse/ and two faced actions demenstrated by so called holy men, I find myself now doubting my beliefs. Where was god when all the children were , and still are being abused. Why does an all knowing, all loving, all powerfull God do nothing, while human suffering around the world continues everyday? These are the questions I have begun to ask myself, as a result of all the dishonest Priests, and Pastors. After attending church, and writing, and playing music for our church, I no longer attend any church. Frankly, I don't know if I will ever be able to find faith again, and something inside me knows thats a sad reality.

I am sick and tired of hearing about these people in positions of great power ( polititians) or respect ( relegion ) messing up and then we got to hear about what a sorry past he or she has had, or how something was misinterpreted. Then turn around with an apoligy and a book/movie deal of some sort and all of the sudden we are suppost to hold them up in high regaurd like they are some kinda hero. We are all the same. This country would be alot better if the government would just realize that they are no better than the worse criminal beheind bars. We are all the same, it's in our blood, it's human nature. So get down off your high horse and stop coming up with these asnine laws and views of society, then getting caught red handed abusing those laws. Paying for sex, paying for gay sex, buying drugs, driving under the influence, tax fraud, bribary, and adultry etc.. Just legalize drugs and guns and let God sort them out. At least "we the people" would have some kinda power. The only people that have power ( aside from polititians and billionares) are the street gangs. Do you honestly think that these cowardly gangmembers would be so braisen if they thought the person they were trying to hold up was also packing heat, and in turn could cause him serious harm? I think not. And these gangs can afford the arsonal they have because they are selling illegal drugs. Do you realize how much money this country would be making on tax dollars alone if they legalized marijuana. But I know grandpa, marijuana is illegal, so why don't you just polish of that bottle of whiskey, get in your car and mo down and bunch of innocent people. Then you can apolige and national T.V. and get a book deal out of it. By God that's the American way.

I dont know why Ted Haggard doesnt go somewhere and sit down. His story should not be sensationalized. He disgraced his church, and his family. He should start thinking of them and stop going on and on about himslef. Who cares, the bad thing is he is being pad for all his that is work the news donate the money to he poor now that would be news.

Some very high ranking public figures of our country.. of our times have put their hands over the Holy Bible to make public sworn statements.. While at the very same time openly championing, supporting and leading the fight for abortion (the murder on innocent children still in the womb) head on. And so I think that even changing the subject to THE ECONOMY by now would still be pretty flat. But carry on!! Do your thing!

It's hypocritical to focus on Haggard's sexual impropriaties when other Televangelists live lavish non-Christian lifestyles, making millions of dollars while asking for donations, own mansions and fly in private jets. Why are they not chastised for their abuses? No one cares as long as they apparently "keep their pants on". Taking financial advantage of gullible believers is also a sin. Televangelists are running religious financial scams – we only speak up when sex is involved. Get real!

It's a good thing we don't wiretap everyone in Chicago government, every congressman in D. C., or President Obama and his team -
we would be spending every minute of House and Senate time in
impeachment hearings and never get anything done!

Ted,

My family and I were members of New Life during your leadership. We enjoyed your teaching as well as the vibrant worship. I was in the church service the Sunday following your "fall" when thousands of us turned to God with tears and worshipped Him. Hearts were broken but hope prevailed. Since your removal I understand that you have been given over 300K to aid your family, career transition, and counseling. The New Life church has given you grace. My question to you is this: what "grace" have you given New Life in the past two years? Specifically, what words and actions have come from you Ted that have benefitted the church that has given so much to you? I have to wonder if in fact your whole ministry commitment was more about Ted Haggard than serving God and others?

Chip
New Life friend and servant

I would like to have Ted Haggard disappear from the face of the earth along with the current administration of this church. "Reverend" Boyd and anyone with him who made a "hush payment" should be tried for something criminal along with getting out of the ministry> They are just as guilty as Ted Haggard of these crimes of lying.

Why is Ted Haggerd suddenly back on the scene? Hasn't he done enough damage already? Are we selling books now? Please!

Please believe me I understand that the church has the reputation of killing the wounded. Though I am glad that you have found your relationship with the Lord and your family. To see you parade yourself is opening up a lot of wounds.

I can tell you from personal experience how devistating it is when one of our leaders fall into sin. It took a lot of prayer with many, many tears for me to pull through it. When you reported how everyone greeted you back with great joy. It was no wonder that one of your victims felt so violated. It was as if his "supporters" forgot all about his pain. They probably assumed he got over it. How do you think he feels, seeing you look so happy and doing well while he is still stuggling? How can he feel comfortable when his Christian family seemed to desert him in favor of his attacker? Sorry is not good enough. What are you going to do for your victims? What are you going to do with the groups that you attacked? Talk is cheap. What are you going to do?

I AM GAY AND WAS RAISED IN THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH ALL MY LIFE I HEARD IT WAS SIN AND EARLY IN LIFE I TRIED TO LIVE A STRAIGHT LIFE. BUT I WAS BORN GAY AND NEW IT EARLY IN LIFE. I AM HAPPY NOW LIVING WHAT I WAS BORN. I STILL LOVE MY LORD AND HE LOVES ME BEING GAY IS NOT A CHOICE, AND NOT A LIFE STYLE IT IS A WAY OF LIFE.

Why is this man always smiling? He's been busted being with a male gay prostitute, humiliated his wife/kids and disgraced the church. So what could he possibly be smiling about? He's weird.

The less that sinner says the better..

Larry's show has become a freak show. Who wants to watch that fruitcake!!!! Ted Haggard!!!

I want to hear Pastor Ted let us know when and where our next "New Life" Church will be with him and Gayle in the same positions they were at the original "New Life" Church. Yes, I've forgiven MY Pastor, since day one, and pray that God uses him again soon.

He's smiling because he came out on top. I think I need to become a pastor, then I will selfishly abandon God, my followers, and my family. If all goes well I will get a half a million dollar book deal, a movie deal and the world will know who Mike is. 🙂

And to add to somebody else's comments. We do care ( or lack therof) about all these other televangelist. I mean it absolutly out of line, but one thing at a time. We have so much corruption in the country it's impossible to recognize it all in a day. It's a joke really. My question is how many more religious leaders and polititians are corrupt, because most all of them don't feel the need to change or apoligize until they are caught red handed. It's a joke.

Haggard says that he is not gay or bi so how does he explain his attraction to men?

Ted, how could you minister to a flock, with these secrets in toll? And how could you read your bible, and not feel guilty? How do we know, that Ted has truly repented? And these feelings could be dormat.

Haggard has already lied to his family and congregation why should we believe anything he tells Larry tonight?

Haggard's biggest sin is that he preached intolerance of gays when he himself was living the same lifestyle. Hypocrite!

Hopefully, Ted will be truthful. We keep expecting to see another foot drop. The guy seems arrogant and disrespectful of those leaders who were chosen to help him recover. Looking forward to your broadcast tonight.

I want Ted Haggard to admit what he is, and ask the gay-bashers–who claim to be religious or not–to stop the homophobia and hate in America; however, I doubt that he will.

Haggard will most likely say he is spiritually sick and the hatred toward gays will only increase; I hope I'm wrong on this point. I'm sick of the so-called religious folks in America who continue to use the bible as an excuse to further the hatred and discrimination against anyone who is not straight.

PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES..

How long had you been taking an antidepressant before you had this homosexual fling? All of the SSRI's have been linked to behavioral changes. Even homosexuality.

I want to hear him say that for many years some remote part of him felt like such a fraud for preaching one thing and living another.

I do not care what he has to say. He is not much different than most of those celeb. evangelists out there. They are slime. It is a disgrace to the religious communities unnecessarily. Shame on you for representing yourself as a religious representative.

I'd like to hear Mr. Haggard speak out against anti-homosexual teachings, such as he preached, and maybe help his fellow evangelicals accept their gay children. That's a good start.

I would like to say I am not homophobic. It does not sit well with me when someone is a hypocrite. If you are who you are, let it be known. You decide your fate by your actions.

It shouldnt matter to anyone if another person is gay. Thats one of the problems with our world..its high time we just let people lives. Love is love..regardlessof gender or prefence and this worlds needs alot more of love and alot less others interfering where they have no right.

Why are you subjecting your wife to this humility? Isn't it enough that she had to deal privately with what you have done, why have you chosen to bring her into the limelight, is it to draw more attention to yourself at her expense?

I can't watch the show right now because I haven't signed up for cable as of yet, but this are briefly some thoughts about the issue of homosexuality and religious-based homophobia: I just watched the film "Prayers for Bobby", about the gay young man who killed himself. We know many hate crimes, suicides and a number of serious mental health problems arise when an LGBT person has to endure the homophobia of his/her religious community. We also know about the damage done to LGBT people by religiously-motivated reparative therapies to try to change you from gay to straight. Many LGBT organizations are doing important work to fix that. But faced with the damage that has and it's being done to LGBT people, maybe there are grounds for a class-action lawsuit. If the lawsuit reaches the U.S. Supreme Court and they weight the arguments that religious-based homophobia, in far too many cases, equals suicide, psychological distress and trauma, dysfunctions, hate crimes, and many other serious problems, maybe this will put a stop to religious-based homophobia and it will be something as illegal as racism.

My question for Ted Haggard is: Had the truth about your homosexual relations, with the two men who've now come forward, not been exposed to your family and the general public; do you believe that you'd still be engaging in such activities?

My question for Ted Haggard is: Had the truth about your homosexual relations, with the two men who’ve now come forward, not been exposed to your family and the general public; do you believe that you’d still be engaging in such activities? And Why?

I just want to hear him admit that he's gay. I don't understand the reasoning behind denying it, there is nothing wrong with denying it. I guess I just wish that he would come clean with himself so he could be he is and be happy. Because I don't think that he is.

Pastors turned me into a non believer. A church in Jacksonville, FL. had a pastor who molested untold amounts of CHILDREN, the CHURCH shipped this pastor to Germany instead of turning him in. FInally when the dirt bag came back to the states, the now grown victims turned him in (and he is in jail). I cannot imagine how these victims felt for all these yrs. The "Bible" does say when a church member commits these acts the church is supposed to kick them out. They ,most of the time' do not. In the Bible Belt ,pastor's are presented with cases of domestic violence and the pastors and church members simply put the blinders on and look away(and this is wide spread!) . It is a disgrace....

I've been there. I too was a minister, married, and stuggling with being gay. I've never been happier once I was honest with myself and accepted my truth. I think Ted H. needs to do the same.

I too was there. I was a minister, husband, and gay. It's time Ted H. accepted his truth and moved on from there. It's then that his true ministry will start.

Ted,

do you feel that after you are restored back to New Life, that you are qualifiied to pastor again somewhere else? Or do you feel that one who is involved in sexual immorality as you were, disqualifies the person from preaching in the pulpit again?

thanks
William Bernstein jr.
Virginia Beach, Virginia

the Truth!!!!!!!!!!

Sandy it's called practicing what you preach in the name of the Lord.

What do you feel about gay Americans? And do you support gay rights and the right for gay Americans to marry?

Please tell me how you feel about homosexuals now? Do you still feel it is a sin?

Isn't Christianity about grace and forgiveness? Be careful when you point a finger at someone. Remember when teh Jews wanted to stone teh prostitute? Waht did Jesus say? 'iF U HAVEN'T SINNED BEFORE, GO AHEAD AND CAST THE FIRST STONE'[paraphrased]. We need to be careful in matters like this . I believe there are many believers out there struggling with this issue, and I see this case as a unique opportunity for God to work and deliver many of such people; set them on the road to recovery. Just pray for him and his family, ok? And stop condeming. U never know when it will get to ur turn!!!

Larry I would want to know if Ted is aware of sex addiction as being a disease and he must have intervention by a sex addictionologist. Is he seeing an addictionologist or just a therapist? This is disease that nobody talks about. His heart is probably in the right place but his brain chemistry has been altered by him continually "fixing" on the addiction and releasing dopamine in the brain. With serious medical help he can recover from this addiciton but he must become educated on the disease and the effect on the brain. Until he gets the right kind of help from an addictionologist who specializes in sex addiction he will continually repeat the same behavior. Someone help this guy. HE IS NOT HIS DISEASE! Let his story help millions of people who are suffering from this addiction.

you know it was interesting. in the opening of the segment ted more or less said that being gay was not a choice.

Mrs. Haggard: Are you being paid or receiving any means of gain for remaining with your husband and supporting him?

I have only one request of him (TED), never to preach again. As a gay man i can forgive him but he needs to keep his opinions, thoughts to himself....... just listening.... and hes lieing now. He was very antigay.... and still is. what a hypocrite.

Thanks
Mike

Ted, I think you are a hero for coming to grips with yourself and publiclly adressing this issue.
And, I know you are a faithful man, but don't you think that the bible and the church might just be a little bit short-sighted about what it really means to be a human being?

To Ted: what do you say to believers out there struggling with issues like? How do u plan on using this experience to encourage believers struggling with such issues? God bless you and your family and know that God delivered you and brought you this far so that you can be a vessel He can use.

Just a point of clarification. Being gay is NOT a lifestyle. A lifestyle is a choice. Being gay isn't. (No offense taken Jo Ann, I just need to clear the record.)

Hey Larry. I just saw a caption that says that when he was in 2nd grade he "had sex with a male adult" ??? is that a misprint? a 7 year old doesn't have sex. That's rape !!!

Christians- "sunshine is the best disinfectant"...stop denying that you have a huge problem with church pastors and leaders who molest children and allow domestic violence. We nurses, doctors and social workers KNOW the truth!

Isn't Christianity about grace and forgiveness? Be careful when you point a finger at someone. Remember when theJews wanted to stone the prostitute? What did Jesus say? 'iF U HAVEN'T SINNED BEFORE, GO AHEAD AND CAST THE FIRST STONE'[paraphrased]. We need to be careful in matters like this . I believe there are many believers out there struggling with this issue, and I see this case as a unique opportunity for God to work and deliver many of such people; set them on the road to recovery. Just pray for him and his family, ok? And stop condeming. U never know when it will get to ur turn!!!

Pastor Ted, I want you to know that Jesus Christ loves you and has forgiven you of your sins. He wants you to walk in the freedom to be a whole man. When you were molested as a child, that is what started the thoughts of perversion. I pray that you will allow the love of Jesus minister to you. I pray that you will know that you are a whole and complete man in Jesus Christ.

Ted Haggard says he contemplated suicide. Many young gay people not only contemplate but commit suicide because of the messages preached by people like Haggard.

You sir, have blood on your hands. How do you justify the hatred you espoused that hurt so many people, especially because you are gay despite what you say.

i know that he commited a terrible sin, but who we are to judge. we are not perfect in any way. we are humans and not perfect.

Has Mr. Haggard seen the lifetime movie "Prayers for Bobby"? If so, what were his thought on this movie based on a true story?

Thank you,
Wayne

The "wound" that churchgoers are experiencing are a result of the lying and deceit.

I want to hear Ted say that he is unashamed to be a homosexual or bisexual, but that he is ashamed to be living a lie (and setting the example for others to do so also).
He seems very sorry for himself.

Are Ted Haggard and Blagojavic the same people? They both make absolutely no sense. They both make insane attempts to justify their behaviors,and their explanations are off topic, and so far reaching tthat they only leave you bewildered. Shame on both of them. Ted Haggard is sitting here and talking about how amazing he is for going through his "crisis" and he is not amazing, he is not worthy of praise, he is a coward who is hiding behind being "sorry" so he can get back into the lime light to be relevant again.

Do you still believe homosexuality to be a sin?

Here are some questions I think King should ask Haggard:

1) In his view, was the money New Life Church paid Grant Haas "hush money"?
2) Were there any other young men that you were involved with in a similar way during your 20+ years at New Life Church.
3) Why did you help Christopher Beard cover-up an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student? Shouldn't someone like this be terminated?
4) Did other pastors at the church speak and act in a godly manner in the months following November 2006?
5) How often would you preach, be on New Life's time (and dime), while being high on crystal meth?
6) Did you ever buy gay pornography and place it inside a garbage can at a gas station next Grant apartment, telling him there was "a gift for you" inside the can?
7) Why did you allow students of the 24/7 internship skinny dip in your pool on a regular basis.
8) When you found out Christopher Beard struggled with homosexuality, what steps as a spiritual leader did you take to protect him and his students?
9)Describe what you meant when you told Grant you would travel and use the "Party Formula" and have a "Greek Holiday"?

Please let me know if you cannot get these questions to him.

Thanks!

Grant Haas

Ted Haggard owes the gay community a sincere apology for misusing his religious position (no pun intended) and hiding behind the scriptures. His hypocrisy and denial only spread more hatred toward gay people.

I want to hear him say there is NOTHING wrong with having feelings that appear to be gay. There is nothing wrong being gay. Im not hearing this from him.

Will Ted Haggard be able to speak to New Life Church anytjime in the future?

If Mr. Haggard says he struggles all his life with his sexual interests in men, in spite of his deep religious beliefs, would he be willing to no say it is not a choice for those of us that are gay?

I would like to hear Rev. Haggard apologize to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community for his former comments on sexual orientation and admit that he was wrong.

Why does Ted Haggard say he was forced by his church to leave Colorado and be exiled?

No one in the U.S. is forced to leave any state unless they are prisoners.

How did Ted get involved in using the crystal-meth?

Ted,

Are you saying that you no longer hold the spiritual belief that homosexuality is an abomination?

I am impressed that Mr. Haggard is as frank as he is about the issues. It is rare for people to take full responsibility for their mistakes; and publicly accepting them is an impressive show of personal strength and belief. I sincerely hope that his life delivers him and his family healing.

I do not believe that homosexuality is a choice, but in some cases bisexuality is a result of abuse or other deep trauma. I don't subscribe to Mr. Haggard's type of evangelism, or type of protestantism. But that does not change his situation.

His mistakes were life-destroying. But the response by both him and his family to deal with them are admirable. I wish them the very best.

What is Mr Haggert plans for making a living in the future.

Does Ted's battle with homosexuality put to rest the faith based belief that homosexuality is a choice and not a deeper, possibly biological issue

Does the church have plans to ever allow you to go back in to the ministry?

I appreciate your honesty. How do you know you are presently aware enough to state what you are sorry for

Do you think your sexual attraction to men is an innate quality or something that was psychologically developed overtime?

Obviously tyring to save as much $$ as he can from his "ministry" – let's face it he is a hypocrite, lier, and now he was caught.....but let's try to turn it into some $$$$

The premise of Haggart's statements seems to be a disturbing statement that homosexuality is a sin. Deception is wrong, not sexual orientation. If anything, his experiences seem to affirm that this is an issue of nature, not nurture. Please comment.

I want him to say RESTORE ME to the pastorship of New Life. He has sinned, we all have fallen short of the Glory of God. Restore Him to be a Pastor.

A truly troubled soul would not be this articulated. I really wish he would show one single sign of remorse. He is so mechanical!

God Bless You and keep you, Ted! God is good...ALL the time!

I would like to hear Ted say that he is gay, but I know it is a journey to come to terms with it. It is just uncomfortable to see Ted's wife acting delusional to Ted's sexuality.

i am watching baffled why he won't just say I am a gay man and stop hiding behind the false pretense and hypocrisy of religion. he is gay

What advice does he have, for men going through the same feelings?

I would like to know why Haggard always answers with "we", instead of "I"

Can you talking about the "healing" process you've under gone and what you've learned from it.

Mr. Haggard,

In 1st Corinthians it speaks of building on the foundation of Christ. How do you feel you are building on that foundation now in your re-opening this issue?

Larry....

He is saying it. He's repented and is honestly trying to heal and make ammends.

I pray that God continues to be with him in his struggle....

Why did you say on Oprah that you did have homosexual sex in nigh school, but you just said earlier that you didn't?

I feel for Ted and his struggle. i appreciate how difficult his life has been and I'm sorry that his former church hasn't forgiven him.

As a former married man I had to come to terms with something I knew I couldn't change – being gay. It's the way God made me. People have misunderstood God's feelings about being gay. i would like Ted to acknowledge that being Gay is not sinful – that it's just who we are.

Thanks
Marty

Just answer the question that he seems to dance around. How do you feel God view homosexuality. It is not a choice !!!!!!!!

I want to hear Ted Haggard say "I am a gay man." He knows it, his wife knows it, we ALL know it.

You still seem to be a strong believer. How is it that after all this there is not a shred of doubt about the church's teachings, and why shouldn't there be?

Can he please wash off this double face he puts on again, just sad to see him being this double faced liar just to save his ass... using a name of God to save his image! If he really belives in God he would come in peace with being gay, bi, whatever... and not to try to lie to us again! Sad sad

i don't want sound to naive about it. if pope john paul II forgave his assasin. we all should do the same to ted.

Mr. Haggard, you have been a minister and you know the prescripts: REPENT, ask for forgiveness, PRAY and SIN NO MORE. Shame on you for this interview___an HBO movie_____you are not following the ""spirit" but instead are like many ( possibly me)~~~~with a ""SPIRIT"" but not that of the LORD. GO AWAY~~~~~~~go into your closet and deal with GOD.

Im an atheist and my biggest issue with the church is its intolerance of homosexuality. In the 20 minutes I have been watching…I think he’s said enough.

I want to hear Pastor Ted finally admit that he's gay and stop taking his family prisoner to his own bi-polar disorder. This man is sick...

"Im not gay, Im not straight, Im not bi....Im human.

I would like to hear Ted say that he forgives and loves himself, as that is so necessary in the healing process.

As a bisexual man who sympathizes with him, I would like to hear him say that we are ALL children of God, gay, straight or whatever. Labels do not matter.

I would like to know if Ted Haggard will come out and say if he is gay? I have no problem with gay people, I just think those that lie to themselves about their sexuality are not who they think they are. If a person is gay, so be it. Embrace it. Acknowledge it, and move on with your life. Those that love you, will not stop loving you just because you were born with different things in your brain than a heterosexual person.

Does Haggard still think that homosexuality is a sin against God?

I would like to know why, if God created everyone in His own image, that does not include homosexuals? Will Ted Haggard ever come to accept that being gay is not a choice, just as being heterosexual is not a choice?

Larry, I watched Ted Haggard on Oprah and now tonight. This is a revelation for the gays. Personally, Ted Haggard should admit that he is a gay person. He would release all the inhibition that he has. There is nothing wrong in admitting that one is gay. You can still be married for the sake of love of your wife and children. This is very complicated.

A loving mother of a gay child.

Mr. Haggard, I am very impressed with your honesty regarding the situation that you are in and I'm sure that it has helped heal you and help you let go of the guilt and shame you must feel, but I believe that a person is either "heterosexual or gay". We do not have a choice in this matter. We are born either "straight" or "gay".

I just want him to admit he's gay and quit trying to live a lie. There's nothing noble about him staying married. He's knows he's gay and the world knows he's gay! His wife is in denial too.

How much money has Ted Haggard made off of the exploitation of his sexuality?

Ted, God Bless you! I am reminded of Peter, God may have a bigger reason for you to reach out and help others.

Ted needs to realize that he is gay. There are no two ways around this fact. I am the first born son of a minister and I am gay. These issues are not easy to deal with. But it is necessary to realize that "the truth will set you free".

Mr. Haggard,

What response do you have for the ministerial community...How can people seperate your actions from the actions of legitamte minsters striving to maintain the integrity of minstry?

Rev. Thomas Wyatt Altus, Oklahoma

Sorry jen but I work with these victims covering up the truth does nothing for anyone, and if you think denying these issues will make them go away you are wrong. Do not think "Jesus" would walk buy a house and hear a woman being verbally or physically beaten and just keep on walking. I certainly do not think He would sit back and cover up a child being molested.
Save the dogma and walk the walk otherwise stop your fingerpointing.

In my past I spent many hours evangelizing in Pasadena Texas. My best friend is a minister. When I transitioned from male to female, my walk with Christ remainded the same yet my Christian friends all abandoned me. How are you coping with the loss of important people in your life and those who proclaim Christ?

I want Mr. Haggard to apologize to Richard Dawkins for the way he treated him after Dawkins interviewed him. Science and the theory of evolution can explain his "compulsions" better than anything you will find in the bible.

I want ted to say into the camera, "i am only human" and i made a mistake and christ understands.

Are there anymore instances that will come out? Did you have any encounters with minors?

I would like fo rTed to finally own up to his sexual orientation. He's a gay man that manipulated his wife and kids by threatening suicide. He is using all the media and HBO because he is broke and needs money. Being gay is not a choice. He wasn't and still isn't a victim. He is a disgrace to the gay community. As long as he lives in this denial (hetereosexual with issues, please), he will be having same sex – sex on the 'DL'. Your counselors are a joke!

I commend you for coming clean. Stay strong and run the race! Jesus does forgive! And you can be new in Christ!

What are your thoughts regarding gays and the struggle that they are going through within the religious community?

You came back from a commercial break a short while ago, and after less than two minutes on the air, you went to another commercial break. Is this a talk show, or is it a commercial show with short, talk breaks? Ridiculous!

What have you ultimately learned about yourself as a person and as a leader (husband, parent, spiritual leader)? What has the experience/challenge taught you?

G A Y. Period.

A heterosexual with complications?

A homosexual with a mental disorder.

Is there any chance of Pastor Ted getting back into the Evangelical church with the new homosexual allegations?

I want to hear Ted Haggard take back all the things he has said about homosexuals! I want him to say that he understands that people do not have complete control over their sexual preferences.

Does Ted haggard realize how much hurt he and his ilk cause by the angry critical condemnation of gays? Why do they always simply say "The devil made me do it" and then expect to be be accepted back into society and to benefit financially from their lapses??

Does he think that he is "cured" and if so will he now commit not to have sexual relations with other men?

I've been watching Ted Haggard over the past few days and I continue to hear him say God comes for the unrighteous. As a lesbian who lives in Canada due to current laws that make me a 2nd class citizen, I want to hear him say everyone should be equal under the law and I want to hear him say that his righteousness comments are not an insinuation that being gay alone makes one unrighteous.

Did you ever take crystal meth, and if so, how many times and how often? Also, when was the last time that you took it?

Why can't you accept yourself for who you are? A proud gay man

I'm cynical about why Ted Haggard participated in the documentary and is speaking out now. If there is any financial gain for him – either for being in the documentary, or for making media appearances now for it – his hypocrisy is shameful.

Why is this man worried about his poor son being teased at football practice, yet he ruined the mind of the young man at his former church? He should not pollute the minds of others.

Why doesn't he admit he is a big old queen and proud of it/

How dare you say that being gay is a complication! You continue to not be sorry, and continue to be a stain on anyone who has ever asked for forgiveness.

I want to hear him say he is just another one of this country's hypocrites that chastise the same that they are. Until he comes clean with that, he get no respect for this so-called confession he is trying to lay on the public. People make mistakes all the time..but the worst are those that put down those that openly admit what they, when they themselves hide in the shadows.

I just don't think Ted Haggard is being truthful to himself.

I would like to say that a church that rejects Mr. Haggard or anyone else is not a Christian church or a church that I would take part in.

I would like to know more about Ted's meth addiction. How long did it last, is he in recovery or already clean and what pushed him to start using meth?

Thanks

When will you finally begin to love yourself for being homosexual, and start teaching your children, your wife, all those in your church who are intolerant, and most importantly your therapist, that being gay was who you were meant to be on this earth? Otherwise, you continue to lie to yourself and perpetuate intolerance. Grow up!

why do you think this is so rampant in the catholic church?

Explain your drug use. no one in would go looking to buy meth without a past history of drug use. When did you begin to use? As a teenager? when? how often?

Why did n't you keep all this before the church instead of bringing this before the world?

I have always respected your hauling the ‘dominion over the earth and its’ resources’ evangelicals to the environmental movement. You brought awareness to people who thought that environmentalism was a crunchy, secular-humanist plot against god’s will.

Can you imagine what the effect would have been if you had been honest about being gay? Can you imagine the conversations that would have started? Can you imagine trying to live your life with dignity as a gay Christian?

How can you (Ted) still believe in the church, when they have exiled and turned their backs on you?

Why does Ted need counselors to help him. Wouldn't his life be much clearer if he just accepted that he is gay and move on to live and lead a free and clear life?

Thanks, Pastor Haggard, for sharing your truth. It is powerful! Though some will be wounded, I believe that many will be healed and seek mental health support, along with spiritual counsel. I see the love of Jesus in you.

You have one of the top Christian based therapists worldwide right there in Denver area, The LIFE SKILLS program by Dr. Paul Hegstrom (known for treating high profile Pastors, etc., such as Jim Baker) Why didn't you seek him out early on with your problems or have you now?
The "injury" as a child is definately contributing to your bad decisions as an adult, due to the core wounds of your emotional developement!

Haggard is a BS-er!!

Pastor Haggard, I'm a bit confused about some of your statements. I hope that you can help me understand a bit better. How can you call yourself completely heterosexual given your pattern of sexuality? You had sex with Mike Jones, a male chuch member, and you had a relationship with a boy in 7th grade. Maybe you're bi with a preference for men.

What gave your wife the strength to stay with you give the fact that you were unfaithful to her on several occasions?

You say that you "built up a life and then destroyed it all"

My question is – why is this considered destruction? Many people come out as gay and lead happy, fulfilling lives. Why is accepting being gay so anathema to you?

I want to hear Ted Haggard explain why he got involved with meth. The media focus on his sexuality, but I find the drugs to be a much more puzzling aspect of the story.

Mr. Haggard, as a humanist and an atheist, I feel glad as I imagine you do, that you came clean and told the truth to the public. Not many Pastors or even average men in your position would have admitted to what you did. Even in this trying time, be proud and happy that you stayed true to the truth and yourself.

why come public and talk about you life, What good have you done? You are no different than a Muslim fanatic in Iran that say things in the name of god but is full of lie and hate behind close door.
WHY WHY are u back

Face your truth and own up to who you are, admit you are gay and spare the pain of yourself, wife and children not to mention your christian followers.

I've been listening to your "story" and I have to say that you seem so detached from yourself. The message that is clear is how concerned you are about yourself and how other may perceive you. I think your therapist could do you a favor by helping you get in touch with your narcissism a bit better. You are obviously conflicted and clearly display a disregard for your family, friends, and others who are watching this show.

Isn't the Christian Doctrine is to FORGIVE? This could be a test of his congregation, of their true beliefs. We all make mistakes. Since He got God's forgiveness, are these unforgiving people putting themselves above God?

it's more than a disgrace! I feel he hasn't enough SHAME to be sincere. I don't believe a word he says...

He should admit that he is Bisexual, I think he is still in denial. He needs to show love to the gay community because he is gay.

Is it better to be a hetrosexual with complications or a homosexual without them?

What would you say to my 17 year old son who has never been the same since the scandal? He wants to know what's real and is reluctant to walk inside of church doors. We had been under your teaching for eight years attending New Life and you baptized him.

I think Ted Haggard, and every minister of his type, have caused gay people throughtout the nation imeasurable pain. He is a complete fraud, and is just now seeing what a hypocritical life he is leading.

If he were indeed a man of character and regret, he would now openly and forever repudiate the anti-gay messages of the upside world of right wing Christianity and become an outspoken supporter of gay rights.

He's GAY, Larry. Come on!!! A therapist doesn't know how any person feels inside. I love these "experts" giving him wrong information. Their lisences should be taken away–they're just making it more difficult. Sexual feelings and "relationships" are two different things, Ted. Are you talking about sex with your wife or the realtionship? You are totally lost....

people would say hypocrite, but again thompson twins said " we're only human born to make mistakes."

I'm having a difficult time with your conversation tonight. The words seem right, but your voice, your tone, you haven't even broken up one time. Showing the HBO clip and you are even laughing! Where are your current thought regarding the choices you have made and the Holy Scriptures. Do you still believe that those who continue in this lifestyle will go to Hell?

Tedd, When you were a pastor? Why you didn't seek help after you got married? Why wait for so long?
Were you molested or abused in your childhood?

I congratulate Haggard. He is brave enough to come out and appologize to his wife, family and church. I condemn his act, but I applaud his atonement.
A question for Haggard: do you think you would have made it without your wife and children standing by you?

Where do you stand with God?

I believe it is appauling that he has still not come to terms with his sexuality or has but will not say it. He is a spirtually bankrupt man.
I believe in a loving merciful god. In universal salvation of all humans. Ted Haggard is gay, he should own up to it.
Will he admit that the church should reach out to young gay males and females regarding suicide prevention?

Do you think its fair that this has happened to you? Do you think Mike Jones would have reported you if you were an assembly line worker?

ah, but bob..if we can get a replay of the first segment–you can see him admit his feelings are not a choice. can draw from this comment that he realizes his feelings for men are not a choice, but a natural part of who he is? is he admitting that homosexuality is natural and not a lifestyle choice?

what is fascinating is that the states that the boxes do not work for him or that he does not fit in a 'box', yet he lumps all glbt persons together in the same 'box' for being vilified.

In March of 2002 I attended a Spiritual conference in Toronto that Mr Haggard was a speaker at. In no way did I suspect anything as has happened and am disapointed as others are I'm sure. But I want to say that Mt Haggard is a living example that in spite of our human failings and sinful nature ... God can – does and will use us if given the chance. I can truly say that Mr Haggard has had a very positive impacr in his teaching and sermons that I have listened to and my closenes to God grew in part because of that. I would like to know if he intends to maybe deal with his issues and when he feels confident enough will he again or does he now still stand as a man in the service of God? I hope he does ... and I am not gay and definatley happily married!

Please ask Ted:

Ted, why don't you just go away? Why the public tour? How does that benefit you as opposed to your PR campaign.

Thanks.

I'd like to hear Ted say that homosexuality is a sin, not use some other word for it.

Is your new insight into human sexuality the only issue with which you have departed from evangelical orthodoxy? If God created you with a "process" to develop sexually, are there other areas you have grown away from evangelical orthodoxy?

What do u tell other ministers that are now where u were 5 years ago, struggling and praying to no avail

What do think Jesus would say about your life style?

Do you think many ministers feel trapped by living a lie? Do you think your story will help other leaders deal with immoral behavior?

Mr. Harrgard-

As a gay man, who struggled for years to come out of the closet, and who understands how difficult it is to finally admit that "i am gay," I wonder if you think you are doing yourself and your family more harm than good through continually denying that you are gay? It is true that it is hard to come to grips with it, and there is a natural tendency to hold on to that "middle ground" where "boxes" do not apply. But the most freeing thing in the world is to come to grips with who you really are. I hope that you will get there.

The religious hypocrites have it wrong yet again, being a devout christian is a lifestyle, you can choose it or you can give it up and do something useful with your life. It is clear that the overwhelming view of the medical and scientific community is that homosexuality is not a choice, it is possibly genetic.

I believe we can't throw stones at Ted becasue we all have sinned and can not....should not judge him. God is the judge..PERIOD. M prayers are with you Ted and your family as you process.

his wife is dillusional, he is a gay man clinging to the delusion that that is wrong hearing him saying he is scared and a mess is so wrong he is GAY and can't cope due to his religious background and the shame and hypocrosy that is the corruption of the church. Just watch the Tudors to understand the control and corruption that the church holds over people.

You keep referring to it as Ted Haggard's "sexual immorality" when discussing his sex scandal. As someone who was raised in the "Christian" church, I too was convinced that what I was doing was wrong. It was only until years later that I was able to realize that being gay is NOT immoral or wrong, but that I am made by God and that all of us are created equal!! Until people realize this, we will continue to have "ministers" of hate vs. ministers of love.
Please stop refering to gay relationships as immoral!
Thank you
ER from NC

Did he exposed his wife to HIV or Aides through unsafe sex acts? Did he always use protection? Has he or his wife tested positive for any sexually transmitted diseases?

So I guess Ted is saying that the devil made him do it! Ha!

i am a christian woman and i think he is very brave to come on national t.v.. and speak about such a controversial subject. thank you and God bless you.

Is Ted going to a church to a church in Colorado Springs now?

My father was a pastor in Mega church in Mexico, after 15 years we found out he was having homosexual relationships.
I want Ted H. to say what is a father thinking when he betrays and hurts his children in such a way.
How can a father not consider the deep pain that they cause and the way they mark their children forever, from being the children of the great Minister to the children of the inmoral or homsexual?

anyone that sat in the church when haggard was preaching needs to reflect on how he might have changed their minds on what it means to be a person of god

I think it is very sad that this poor man cannot admit his homosexuality; of course he is confused, he is gay and because of his religion will not admit it. What a sad life. This is what his "God" has done to him, his wife, and his children. A true "God" loves everyone human soul he has created, regardless of their sexuality.

I have such great sorrow in my heart for Mr Haggard after seeing him on Oprah yesterday,I am praying so much for him and I believe that God has forgiven him the moment that he asked for forgiveness.I am so glad that God forgives and he remembers our sins no more when we are sincere,God bless him and his family.I wish them well.

I would like Ted to say that 1. his sin is no better or worse than any other human's sin (from little white lie or worse)- in God's eyes, 2. that God does not hate homosexuals, but He does hate their sexual sin, and 3. that it is only by the power of the Holy Spirit and his faith in Jesus Christ that he can come forward truthfully and with his head held high.

Ted is saying what needs to be said. I believe he's remorsefull. There is no "degree" of sin. Sin is sin. He has done everything scripture says he's to do after his sin is exposed. May God continue to bless and heal Ted and his family.

Want to hear him say? No a lot. As a sociologist, I would congratulate him on admitting how complex and non-linear sexuality is and how gender plays a role in all of this. Now if he would only spread the word with others in the Evangelical community and stop their tirades against some Universal Gayness.

Our war is not against flesh and blood...
Ted you are dealing with a perversion spirit . Keep it simple.
and run.

What would he say to a gay adolescent?

What atheist book did Ted read?

I don't want him to say another word, as I don't believe him.
This 57 year old gay man in a 30 year marriage with another man, a relationship that is precious and blessed and, incidentally, monogamous, would like all of the preachers and their followers with bigoted and hateful comments about us to go read the Sermon on the Mount and practice what Jesus told us. We now live in Canada, a country that respects its citizens enough to allow them to chose who they love and honour all of our relationships. I don't find honour in this man.

Ted,

Tell us more about your drug use and addiction... When did you start using? What drugs did you use? Did you attend any drug rehab since this story came to light two years ago??

Bryce Thompson,
Jackson, TN

Christians are commanded by Jesus to not sin; however, we all sin. Why can't Christians forgive Mr. Haggard more easily? Jesus said the same thing to the Pharisees. "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." What do you think about this Mr. Haggard?

i like men and my wife

you said that Jesus left the 99 and went after the one. Is that your confession that homosexuality and drug abuse is sinful or just the adultery?

HE IS MAKING PEOPLE WHO LIVES IN SIN TO BE CONFORTABLE.
I EXPECTING HIM TO BE TALKING OF REPENTANCE.
HEAVEN' STANDARD IS TOO HIGH THAN LAGHNING ON THE TV.

I would like to know from Mr. Haggard, how is your life now that you have come back to Colorado Springs? Is it more difficult now that you have to face the people that exiled you? How are your children handling the scandal and return to the area?

Haggard didn't have any problem condemning gays in the past.

I just said, last week, what a superb host Larry King is because he respects each guest. So many hosts have agendas, have pre conceived ideas, or use their guest as props for their own egos. Larry always seemed to listen with an open ear.

Tonight Larry can hardly contain his bias towards Ted Haggard.
My bubble has burst.

You still seem to think your homo-sexual desires are a parasite within you. Have you ever thought maybe some men are created (maybe by your god) to have sexual desires for other men? If so, why is it a sin?

You told Larry King that the gay feelings you had initially started when you were in high school and that these feelings were not a choice that you made. Many evangelicals believe that homosexuals have chosen this lifestyle. Do you believe you can now help heterosexuals to better understand that homosexuals have not chosen their lifestyle, but that is is part of their make-up?

I want to hear Ted Haggard acknowledge that fundamentalist churches are a haven for men and women stuggling with and in denial about their sexuality, bargaining with a loving God to heal them of what is a perfectly natural gift of their creation. Further, acknowledge that fundamentalist doctrine does spiritual and psychological damage to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered people. I know this from my own journey and taking refuge in a fundamentalist sect during college while also hustling and using drugs, despite having had a loving relationship with another boy from elementary school through high school.

I also want to hear what he is doing to make amends to LGBT people. Using the term 'homosexual" casts Gay men and Lesians in a clinical context and begs a fight, instead of dedicating one's self to sensitivity and healing.

I want Ted to know that I will be praying for him & his family. What he did is wrong but, everyone sins. What has made this such a big deal is his position. I just wanted to know that I will be praying for him.

Nothing......He has sought forgiveness from his victims, his family, and his God, what more can you do......there is not much more that he can say.

it's not about throwing stones, it's about what God expects of US!

What I want to hear Ted Haggard say is that he forgives himself for what he did and intends to live a good life from now on.

After all he is human, and who has not sinned? therefore nobody has a right to cast the first stone.

I admire you Ted for the courage to admit publicly to your faults. It is
humbling and an inspiration to many of us who understand the complexity and struggles of the human condition.

Ted.
Do you see your experience and testimony as a bridge for the church to understand and be more accepting of the homosexuals .

Do you believe that church members should reveal their homosexual desires to the congregation.

With all the sex scandals in various churches and among Christian clergymen, don't you think that you should become Muslims where your spirituality is connected with all other aspects of your life and you get to have the "real Holy Spirit"?

I would like to know if Mr. Haggard finds men attractive in a sexual way...the same way he would notice an attractive woman walking down the street.

I'm a Buddhist, But I grew up as a Southern Baptist traveling with My granparents in a Gospel group called the Old Time Gospel Singers, so I do understand your tradition. From a Buddhist perspective what you are experiencing is exactly the results of your own actions, Do you agree? Please let him answer! This is something we call Karma, or simply translated as action, this is not a belief it is an observation of the natural world. With that, would you be open to teachings of other great masters based on pure truth?

I am really affected by your repentance. It means so much to a greater community that you are honest and forthright and unashamed of how God made you. None of us have any right to judge others. I think that was your greatest sin, not necessarily the deceit. However, you still treat homosexuality like its a phase, not like its a natural state of being. Being a man who is gay, can you not understand that homosexuality is not wrong because if it exists in our world, it has been created by God. And is not everything that he has created holy?

Larry, I would like Ted to encourage other pastors and some of his conservative friends to show respect for all gay people because they are no less a sinner than any other human being here on this earth. The word of God says, "there is none righteous, no not one." He was a lead bigot toward the gays around the world, now he like Saul is bring healing.

I am happen for the example that God through Jesus Christ has made him. He is not the first nor will he be the last. There are many other high profile people who know they are gay, but still promulgate bigotry toward people with the same desire as they have.

Does he feel more in touch with God now then before.

He is so lost in the closet. i feel as a gay man that he should own up to the fact that he is gay and move on with his life. there are so many young people that are watching the will feel like they have to hid in the closet. come and be proud of who you are. God will not love you any less. God will love the fact that you are not lying to him or to yourself or your family.

Notice you said you have been in counseling and what they have advised you, My question is what do you think you are, if you have thoughts of being with guys that would not be straight.

Mr. Haggard -

THere are parents of gays and lesbian youth who have committed suicide in part due to negative statements you have made over the years. What do you say to those families?; and do you consider yourself a symbol of hypocrisy.

My father left our mother due to his love for another man. What other than a "Christian or biblical" message would you offer up for a family torn apart? How do we find forgiveness for a man who literally broke our moms heart?

I want to hear Ted Haggard say that it's OK to love whomever one wants, I don't want to hear him say that he's sorry for loving or having desires, only sorry that he lied. There is no reason he can't adore his wife, his family, and also a gentleman in his life, along with the many individuals in his congregation that he has shared his ideas with.

In an age of over-population where too many human beings threaten the health of this planet and future generations of people, animals, and plants, any couples who do not want to bring more children into the world should be supported and encouraged. Any other point of view or political policy in my opinion is immoral.

I am wondering where is your income coming from? Are you still living from money you get from the church? Isn't that wrong?

The only consistent thing that makes any person (gay or not) leave an unhappy life is being treated like a second-class citizen. Gay people are NOT unhappy...society (ignorant religion) asserts we're unhappy because of the relentless brainwashing that teaches to pick and choose passages in a book (bible) to support their myopic thinking.

HI Larry,,,i just have 1 question for Mr Haggard,,,i want to hear him say that he is gay and that being gay is ok,,,,,,,he cannot seek help from christian therapist,,,,,,,,,,,, theres no such thing, a hetero w/ homo attachments,,, a very good friend of mine was well know in the christian contemporary music field , he too came out,, recently by his choice,,,, and is watching this,,,laughing at how Mr H,,says he s now cured,,,,,, jesus cant cure you

OK......I'll try a better comment......since the last one got pulled from the post..........I think Ted has always been bisexual. I think he is sorrowful, because he got caught. I believe if the male prostitute had not told on Ted, Ted would probably still be having a secret homosexual affair. I believe Ted misses his lavishing income he once received. I believe he never revealed his sexual orientations because generally in the eyes of the American public, homosexuality can be viewed as negative, and he would not have been able to acquire the income he received.

Ted – my father was a Southern Baptist Preacher. For over 20 years I was subjected to verbal abuse over my sexuality because my father could not understand that God loved me just as I was. I am now a proud open Gay man, who doesnt have to hide or lie about his sexuality after years of counseling and acceptance.

You should not talk about Homosexuality as if you were an expert on the subject since you still cannot accept who you are, and you should seek the Lord who accepts all, rather than the Hypocritical God that the Evangelical Church says is only for the select and the few.

I pray that God may convict you for all the years of your homophobic preaching that you did from the pulpit and may have destroyed the lives of innocent Gays and Lesbians seeking acceptance and love.

Agree with Rex.

Ted,
Do you think the Devil has a hold on you, and if so what will make him loosen his grip?

I would like for Mr. Haggard to acknowledge the emotional and spiritual harm he inflicted on Grant Haas. He doesn't seem to grasp how much he hurt this young man.

What do you think you life would be like if the bible embraced homosexuality. If the bible changes their view on homosexuality, would you then participate in those tendencies?

HE NEEDS REPENTANCE NOT A JOKE OVER TV

God bless you Mr Haggard u say u have received counselling

ru getting help from a christian form?

May God bless u & r family always

Good bye.

I dont want to see him get credit for doing the right thing having hurt people the way he has. No one should be credited for simply NOT being a pervert so why are you allowing him this opportunity to attempt to redeem himself?

It is good that he realizes he was wrong in abusing young boys, but wrong that he gets to portray himself as a good guy now while others like him sit in jail.

He should say goodbye and go home.

Thanks,
Bill Adams of Maryland.

I am enjoying this interview a lot more than I expected. I appreciate the questions asked and the honesty with the answers as best Ted can answer them today.

My question for Larry King to ask is if there are people like Ted who struggle with the thoughts similar to an Alcoholic or Food Addict is there a support group and does he attend one?

Why are you laughing? Have you had sexual relations with young girls or women in your church while you were "pastoring" them? Where do you feel the people that claimed salvation under your preaching while you were being sexually immoral stand spiritually?
If you wouldn't have been caught, would you have kept misleading people or would you have resigned?

The wife is ALWAYS the first to know. Denial is not just a river...

This is more than being gay. When you have a family that you had lied and betrayed, it is more than your sexuality. It is about respect...honesty...love...and devotion to your faith and God. You had violated your wife, family, religion and church. My husband too, leads a double life. He has sex with young men and forgets he even had a family that loved him. There should be no sympathy for such actions. The one that should be interviewed is the wife, family, and church congregation. It's better to be gay and honest, than to lie about your sexuality and marry. You hurt others in the process.

Since the on set of the Scandal,I cried and felt bad and pity about brother Ted.Like David shouted,"how are the mighty fallen..'
People should not use this to get discouraged and redicule Christianity.As the book of Micah said "do not laugh at me oh my enemy when I fall I shall arise,when I sit in darkness the Lord shall be my light"
I am happy that the God of second chance has remained with Ted and the support of her wife and family showed true christian love and forgiveness.
May the Lord continue to uphold you as you are restored

This guy is a phooney! He's still dishonest and he's still gay; however hard he wants to slam the closet door!! In his defense, many gay men are in heterosexual relationships so it's his life.

Finally, Catholic and Protestant denominations are admitting that "ministers" are human too! Are the "failing ministers" and their scandals a sign Christ's coming?

Will Mr. Haggard go on the View next?

I want to hear Ted Haggard say: "That my 'yes' is 'yes' and my 'no' is 'no' and that I will not sin according to Romans 6 and Psalm 51."

Don't be mealy-mouthed or wishy-washy.

Is Ted Haggard and his wife going to go to Pastor Carlton Pearson from Oklahoma and ask for his forgiveness openly on TV for the remarks Ted made in the past about his fall from being a televangelist? Since Ted and his wife are asking for the public and the church to have mercy and forgiveness on them?

Does Ted feel that this experience will help him to be a better person that will help other.

Why do you give so much time to Ted Haggard? He is a lying homosexual who deceived those that followed him and believed in him. He stole their faith and hope, not unlike Madoff who stole people's money, or a serial killer like Ted Bundy who stole people's lives. It is just different faces of same coin with different outcomes. I think he should admit to sexuality, stop hiding behind his wife's apron and let him start following religion that allows homosexuality. Saying I am sorry, is only so he would like to regain his standing in society and make money again. Do you think that him crying I am sorry is sincere? Do you really think he is no longer a homosexual? Of course not. That is impossible. So stop wasting the viewers time, and make this man something special and give him so much air time. Find a better role model. Enough of priests going astra, governors going astray, wall streeters going astray etc. Let us see people who are righteous, smart and great role models. Our society will never be great if all we see is loosers. thank you.

Ted-
Do you feel that you now have new appreciation and understanding of homosexuals? What would you tell a spiritual mother who is struggling with a gay son/daughter?

Ted, I believe you are a good and honorable man and I have an immense amount of respect for you. I had never even heard of you until the big scandal broke. I grew up in the church and still am very active in my church. I felt I had to live a straight life because of what the Bible said in very black and white terms. I never considered homosexuality as an option. I understand where you are right now because i was there myself. Within the past couple of months, I have come to understand and believe things very differently. I am attracted to women, not men. I believe that it's okay to live my life this way. I am 35 years old.

These things are very hard for people to understand if they haven't grown up in the church as we did. But I understand. And I believe you. It's not the same choice I have made, but I respect your decision to make it. And you are right that Jesus came to save the unrighteous. And we are all unrighteous. None of us are any better or worse than anyone else. God loves us all, no matter what.

Has your streadfast beliefs become less a certainty and more a fatih, so that you can no longer speak of what is true but what you choose to believe? And if so, can you ever again stand on a stage and declare your certainty of your kind of christian convictions and preach that homosexuality is wrong for all? Or just for him, just as the truth of his faith is his perspective.

As a gay man and an atheist, I hope Haggard admits that strict religious upbringning does not necessarily make someone immune to activity that is considered "immoral" to most. I have been brought up in a non religious, liberal household that did not focus on sinning, authority etc, but love and acceptance. I am currently an honor student, enrolled in the Peer Leadership program, and I also am disgusted with how perverted teens as a whole are currently today.

What differs with me and fundamentalist Christians however, is that a lack of religion and/or abundance of homosexual acceptance is not the problem, the problem is the methods we use to raise children. Focusing too much on "sin" just gets people more obsessed with it. Ted is a great example. In Europe, organized religion is not very popular yet topless beaches are an abundance, and Europeans often frown upon American children as immature and "perverted." I was never taught that porn, partying, etc is a "sin" thus, I am not obessed with them, and ignore them. My fellow religious peers on the other hand tend to be literally obsessed with these things.

The moral of the story is that we must rethink our methods of parenting. Knowledge is power; simply saying "don't do it" does very little.

John 3:16 to me clearly summarizes my christian faith, that whoever so believes in Jesus will be saved. I believe in him and feel the Holy Spirit in my life, yet I am a homosexual and always have been. had the bible stated that being heterosexual was the only way and that homosexuality was natural, I would have a hard time believing that people who like the opposite sex would be able to become homosexual. God creates us and loves us and we are all sinners, "Let those who are without sins cast the first stone". Since we are all sinners, then the only true sin is not believing in Jesus. Ted, do you believe that a gay man goes to Heaven, even while not being able to break this "sin" of homosexuality? I believe I am saved by believing.

I have great respect for your ability to tackle this struggle, and to do so publicly. That having been said, you refer to the fact that you are wounded. My honest opinion is that to say that you are "heterosexual with complications" is the cause of the wound not healing. We are all complicated. But having sex with men and thoughts of sex with men means that you are likely a homosexual. The only way the wound will truly heal will be when you can sincerely call it what it is. Your beautiful Christian faith is real. But, call your wound what it really is. If it quacks like a duck, it's a duck. God Bless!

Ted,

Do you believe the Bible is wrong to condemn homosexuality,since you and millions of others have these inherent tendencies?

i am listening to the wife and feel so sorry for her that she can't see her husband is a gay man unable to come to terms with his attractions, he is a gay man only now coming to turns with his true feelings and inclanations, he has those feelings and will act on them forever he has not"messed up" he is gay and to say you had great sex is sad. He has been with men and that is not a sin if you are not brainwashed by the curch.

Ted was my former youth pastor for approx. 5 years in Baker, LA @ BETHANY Baptist Church. He preached very strict morals to all of us in the youth group about not having intercourse outside of marriage about not doing drugs, etc. I'll always remember his answer to someone in our youth group about why it was wrong to smoke marijuana if God created everything...Ted's answer was....God made poison ivy too – do you want to smoke that? He truly tried to guide & teach us based on the bible. I am sorry that he & his family are having to walk down this road, I am sorry about the confusion, hurt & pain he has caused other people. ..I don't want to hear Ted say he forgives others...I want to hear him say , I am sorry for the deceit, the lies, the hypocrisy. I want to hear Ted say, "I will never blame others for choices I made. I want to hear Ted say, "God is real, God does heal. I want Ted to continue to get some help. God could use him more than ever now, especially since he can't put himself on a righteous pedestal.

I am in my 40s single hiv neg all my life... he is typical married gay man . Living in Your City USA I could have sex with two or more married men a day ..every day ... and a church official , any religion every day ....they are all over the internet looking for sex all day every day . This guy is doing what he has to do to re-start his carreer and not pay child support on 5 children. OH..."in the name of GOD" theese fake heteros make me so tired....I use them for sex because they are looking for it and I practice different tequnics on them and learn love-making skills....PLUS they are the most dangerous because they do not want ,nor do most of them practice safe sex.....

How could you come and speak at another church who had a pastor do the same thing to them but with women, knowing you were doing the same thing at home? You spoke at this church about a year before you were busted yourself !!!! Explain!!!!!!

I don't have a question so much as a statement. As a divorced gay father of three wonderful children I can say I feel for Mr. Haggard. I was married for 16 years and hid my thoughts and feelings as well. I think Mr. Haggard is confused and has really had a terrible experience. I must admit that previous to seeing the documentary on HBO tonight, I thought Mr. Haggard got everything he deserved. After viewing the show, I have gotten a new appreciation for his troubles. I can see myself in him. I was terribly scared and confused. Fortunately I didn't lose ALL my friends like he did. I did lose my parents (I haven't spoken with my father is almost two years now) and was asked to leave my church-Lutheran church-Missouri Synod. I have really struggled with my self and have over the span of the last few years have come to fully accept myself as a gay man. I have a wonderful partner that I have been with for 3 1/2 years now. But, it was a struggle to get to this point. I think Mr. Haggard has to accept himself as a gay man. That is the first step. I think it is disgusting that a counselor would tell him he is a heterosexual man with homosexual thoughts/issues. Homosexuality is not a choice. I know I didn't chose it and i'm sure Mr. Haggard didn't chose to have the thoughts either. I still consider myself a Christian, but mainstream Christianity has got a long ways to come. The Bible has been misinterpreted for many groups for centuries. It was once used to defend slavery! I will now include Mr. Haggard in my thoughts and prayers. Please extend my best to him and his family as this work through this difficult time.

As a gay man, Haggard disgusts me to my core. I don't believe anything he says. I think this is all a publicity stunt for his documentary tonight. I do not believe he has only had sex with Mr. Jones.

I define him as the worst type of closet case.

The problem is Ted Haggard is gay and he has comdemned himself for that reason. I believe he is doing such a disservice to all of the gay people in the world. Why can't he STILL love his family and his CHURCH and live his truth. Until he's completely honest with himself, he will continue to struggle.

I have always had issues with the obvious hypocrisy within religion and those that judge others as if they were perfect. However, I must admit I am moved by Ted Haggard's very public acknowledgement of his mistakes. Two years ago he disappeared into relative obscurity and could have stayed there. It takes a VERY brave soul to face this type of public scrutiny once again and not only apologize, but discuss it openly, and what appears to be honestly. It is not our job to judge others, none of us are perfect. I only wish the best for him, his wife and his family.

It sounds like Ted Haggard has had an intense amount of psychotherapy or counseling in a very short time. Could you ask him to clarify just how many hours of therapy he's received.

What would have happened had you not got caught?

How can he be cured from a desire of having a sex with another man if he has been thinking and longing for it since he was in high school??

Ask Ted Haggard if he ever looked at pornography or gay pornography
and if that is where he got his homosexual tendencies?

Just curious!

Larry, I feel genuine sorrow for Mr. Haggard's pain. Does he not know that most people feel absolutely no sexual attraction to others of like gender. No one, no persons of sound mind would CHOOSE to put themselves through the hell on earth you, and your family, have experienced. Sexual orientation is not a choice, sir. You are one of a minority of us who are biologically either homosexual or bisexual.
Surely Mr. Haggard knows the Bible describes hundreds of activities that were considered sinful: as, never to slay an animal for food unless it has been blessed by a Priest. I hope deeply for the sake of this good man and his wife and children that there is a realization the Bible is written as a spiritual and moral resource and not a a Book of Knowledge.

First and foremost why isn't anyone saying anything about the man that came out against Ted. He was selling crystal meth and performing prostitution. Yes, I am a gay man and work as an HIV certified registered nurse and was raised in the South. What I feel is that Ted needs to state he is Gay and accept that God loves him for who he is. I think it's admirable that he wants to work on his relationship with his wife and family as there are many bisexual individuals in this world that struggle with this issue every day. Ted should use this experience to teach the fact that there was only one perfect man that walked this earth and that was Jesus Christ. Jesus died for our sins because we are all sinners. Ted can take this experience and help so many GLBT individuals who feel ostracized every day of their lives. Church should accept us all as God is a loving God.

Does the judgement from Christian Leaders create the atmosphere where seeking help kept you as a wounded man bleeding and what would you reccomend to someone with the same struggles before they fall?

Does Ted Haggard know the difference between a homosexual and a pedophile? His "encounter" sound to me like sexual assault, where he is preying on a minor child over whom he had complete power. The "encounter" with the prostitute was also a power/control situation, but I'm most concerned to hear him speaking about sexually abusing a minor as a mistake or indiscretion. It's a CRIME and it's not about HIM, it's about the young boy. I hope and pray that the boy will press criminal as well as civil charges. He's worried about his son being teased at football practice while this poor boy's life has been permanently altered. If Ted is truly sorry he should go to the authorities and spare this poor boy some pain.

I am straight, but it is really offensive to me that the Haggards are talking about homosexuality like it is a disease or choice. It isn't!

Of course the wife is in denial because otherwise she would have to admit that her marriage was a lie.

Are you trying to make money out of your ordeal? Why are you selling books, etc?

Should evangelical leaders continue to speak out against secular marriage of homosexuals?

I want Ted to not only apologize to the GLBTQ community but if he is a preacher of love then I want him to stand up and support pure equality for all GLBTQ's which also means supporting civil unions and gay marriage. I want him to stand up for hate crimes legislations. Stand up and preach tolerance and understanding. Personally I think Ted is still hiding behind his homosexuality and is using this as way to gain popularity and make money off the backs of all GLBTQ’s. In the end I wouldn’t be surprised to find him hiding in the bathrooms and video booths looking for sex at the same time promoting himself as being straight. He is just another Larry Craig in denial.

PLEASE ASK TED: Due to the high suicide rates among GLBT people, shouldn't the church reach out to these people of their congregations.

Larry, he has said it. He has been honest enough to say that he still has thoughts of me. Many fakes would have said that the thoughts and feelings are dead. He is human and we all have weaknesses. sympathise with the both of them. I am christian but regardless of my faith, I still do not think the gay life is normal or moral whether sodomy is carried out by heteros or gays. He wa smolested and too ashamed to say and eventually it came out. Drugs were just to bury the pain. I am not a drinker and at one point if I had money, I was so depressed that I would have taken drugs or alcohol if I was offered. Give him a hug for me Lar.

I don't want to hear him say ANYTHING! I want him to go away, and live a healthy, happy life out of the public eye. He is very fortunate that his wife & children stuck by him. "Sorry" is more than a word....it requires action. Let him go help the poor, the hungry, the downtrodden in this country & throughout the world! The last thing this country needs is one more "professional victim" on the airwaves....we have enough to deal with in this country! The name of Jesus Christ has got to STOP being dragged through the mud...it has to stop NOW! Get off our airwaves & show restitution by helping others, not telling everyone how sorry you are!!!

What does Mr. Haggard have to say to the victims& families of other young men who have been sexually abused by public figures who refuse to acknowledge their crime and continue to be protected?
How can the truth be revealed?

Hello Larry and Ted.....
Ted have you excepted Gods restoration in your life?He has already forgiven you,forgive yourself...Were you able to confront the man who did this to you when you were a little boy so you can forgive him?Dont let the world condem you,just walk out the rest of your journey in his love and back in his arms......God Bless and peace in your life and your family....Allow HIM to restore you......

Why is it always the Heterosexuals that are always caught up in these type of scandals. To sum it up in one word it is called perversion. He's a PERVERT.

Is this another ploy from Ted Haggard and his wife to fleece the church out of money to live their high status lifestyle and try to be back in the circles of Washington as ,"The Evangelical Leader" he was before? What is The New LIfe Church doing about this?

I want to hear Ted talk about what an injustice he's doing the gay community. He's making the world believe that homosexuality is "cureable" and can be counseled away.

It almost seem as though Gail is trying to convince herself that all is well even though he still have thoughts. What do you all think?

Please ask this question of Ted Haggard, "What advice would you give to a gay man or woman? Has this changed because of your recent experiences?"

There is nothing he can say. He became a rich man by purposely deceiving people. He should give back his weath and stay out of the public eye.

Gail, you like so many women who are married to gay men fail to see the inrinsic nature of their struggle. For your husband it was multiplied by the church, he is a gay man following society. As a church leader the more he hid. It is so tragic to see you on t.v standing beside him in a positive light, he is agy accept it ,it is not your failure it is his natural nature!!!

Larry, we are going to get you a "gay card" because you are doing a great job with this one.

I believe the only reason this man is going on Larry King Live and Opera is only to profit from it. Why else would he discuss is problems and be open. He is just trying to make money and act like he is truely regretful.

Where is the money he's living on come from? Those people he's scammed?

The scripture says that God's power is made perfect in our weakness. Could you address this topic in relation to your healing experience?

While I admire Mr. Haggard's struggle and hopes for redemption what does he feel about other gay people who have lived their lives with honesty and integrity?

Pastor Haggard: Although we have never met, my wife and I love you, support you and pray for you daily. You will continuely be in our prayer. God Bless

Dear Mr. Haggard,

I would like to hear you apologize to the gay community as well as to your former followers and to your family. You, and others have used your evangelical Christianity as a weapon of intolerance toward gay people. I know you have skirted around the issue of proclaiming that homosexuality is a sin in your eyes because you still believe it. Don't you? But you will not say it as that will not play well in your current circumstances. I intuit very strongly that your shame is now going to be used as a tool to gain sympathy and to return to your evangelical ways. You cannot erase your homosexual side, no matter how you espouse it on Larry King. It will happen again. I hope you now have a taste of the shame that some gay people experience at the hands of those who judge them, fire them, and deny them benefits and rights in the name of Jesus and God. I think of my gay friends who are raising families. One couple adopted three children and are raising them in a loving home. You and your kin will never convince me that Jesus frowns on these God-centered, loving and generous individuals and that He turns away from them. Please get real and accept that you cannot sublimate your gay feelings. That is what I pray for you.

Thanks Larry for talking about the fact that he approached CHILDREN!

Stop saying that one sin is not bigger than another. Being gay is not a sin. Hating is a sin. Judging is a sin. Assuming to know the will of God is a sin. But living in a loving, respectful, purposefull relationship is not living in sin. We were all created in God's image, and he loves us all the same.

To hear him say that he is a hetrosexual w/ complications almost implies that this is a new formula. Does he not think that 's what the Church is also made up of? That he is wounded and scarred is obvious, but so are the people at church that are looking for Christian acceptance...which is not eaqsily rendered.

Can Ted explain why he thinks being a sexual deviant is tied to whether he is gay or not. His deceptions and betrayals have to do with his personal integrity, which is lacking.

Larry I meant he still has thoughts of men. I have never taken drugs and am not a drinker but due to how depressed I was, on that one day, if someone had offered me drugs or alcohol, I would have taken it just to cover the pain. I then tried to jump infront of an oncoming bus. People hurt and the things that they do to cover it up is not what others will do. We can be too judgemental! We need to be more empathetic with each other because none of us know what tomorrow holds. Your very child, brother or sister could be covering a pain which you know not and may end up taking their lives!

Larry, shame on you...what kind of question is that...asking what Ted would say to someone who approached his kids' for sex...what does that have to do with Ted and his situation?? again we confuse deviant behaviour with homosexuality...one has nothing to do with the other...

I admire your honesty. I realize that you are on a journey. I began that journey with my gay daughter more than 10 years ago. I have been candid with friends as situations arose and it seemed appropriate. My daughter has a "partner". Both are professionals and live openly as a couple among both gays and heterosexuals. My daughter's journey, like yours, was circuitous, but as she explained to me, she didn't have any role models. So early on she didn't understand her feelings. She is a practicing Christian. I hope you will continue to be honest as you continue this journey toward self-realization.

I just wonder what Ted Haggard has to say to the gay community. Does he condemn them as so many of his fellow evangelicals do?

How does Ted explain being "covered in the blood" and yet the devil can so easily penetrate into his inner core values as a man?

what i want to know is the bible clearly makes it that homosexuality is not right and I believe telling or saying it to the ones involved is not amatter of hate but out of love to correct them. Ted can you elaborate on that and also I listened to your interview with Oprah and Ibelieve Iagree with your wife that it is a matter of choice because of course the thoughts will come but it is a matter of the Individual making the choice. can ted comment on these please

As a forner member of new life church I have to say that is is very difficult to see my beloved pastor expose things that we never dreamed he was participating in. We all must work threw what all this means.

Though he may no longer sit on the pedistal we once had him. I remember him to be a caring, loving man who made it a point to raise up a people who loved each other and met each others needs. I s till appreciate the many things he taught me.

Lisa
Colorado Springs

doesn't anybody care about the drug use? He had to be using all along as no one in his right mind goes looking for meth their 1st time.

Hi Larry,
Ted's story is more common then people think. One of my best friends had the same struggle. He was molested as a child and was confused about his sexuality. He died 4 years ago of AIDS. All I know for sure is that he was one of the best human beings I have ever known. And I learned that the question of one's sexuality is not as cut and dry as it seems. As his friend, all I ever wanted was for him to be happy and to resolve the issues he had with his family, specifically his Dad. I'm happy to say that those issues were resolved before he died.

The disappointment in Ted should be more about his hypocrisy and much less about his sexuality. He used drugs to the numb the pain of what he was going through. It's not an excuse, just the truth. I'm glad that he is working on his issues and he appears to be sincere. He's admitted everything and has shown much grace toward those who have hurt him. I wish him well on his journey to discovering more about the love and redemption of Christ.

OK..Ted you say that you are a straight man that has homosexual thoughts? Hmm I think any man that is straight is just that straight. Be a Man Ted and stop lying to yourself...Come out..have peace with yourself.

Is his wife going to therapy too? He looks very awake and sincere but she still looks in denial.

Thanks for your program Larry, I'm watching now and reading the "crawlers". It's printed that Ted Haggard had a sexual encounter with an adult male when he was in the second grade. Please have discuss and explain this on-air. Can he confirm this experience? Is he using it as an excuse as to why he has homosexual tendencies now? Would he consider what happened to him molestation? Thanks so much!

When do you think you stopped being convicted of your sins? I don't belive I man in prayer as you say would have been able to continue sin in such a way.......

It's hard enough being a Pastor's wife..I really feel sorry that Gail is experiencing this..

Kindly correct my mistakes, particularly pronouns. When I said 'you' it was meant to mean 'he'.

"I'm a MESS...I'm a DISASTER!"....At least one truth Ted is willing to accept....

Ted,
I grew up in the small town in which you lived at the time you stated that you were abused by a male adult. That concerns me quite a lot because of the population of the community at the time. I would also like to know how your immediate family members are doing with all of this publicity since I went to school with your older brother. I respect not to mention his name, but I knew him very well.

Agree Val Mom

Ted, I think your therapists are doing a great job!
Do you see yourself building another church (community) in the future after you put all this behind you perhaps become a better you after the therapy?

Larry,

Please have ted respond to some of these questions:

1) In his view, was the money New Life Church paid Grant Haas “hush money”?
2) Were there any other young men that you were involved with in a similar way during your 20+ years at New Life Church.
3) Why did you help Christopher Beard cover-up an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student? Shouldn’t someone like this be terminated?
4) Did other pastors at the church speak and act in a godly manner in the months following November 2006?
5) How often would you preach, be on New Life’s time (and dime), while being high on crystal meth?
6) Did you ever buy gay pornography and place it inside a garbage can at a gas station next Grant apartment, telling him there was “a gift for you” inside the can?
7) Why did you allow students of the 24/7 internship skinny dip in your pool on a regular basis.
When you found out Christopher Beard struggled with homosexuality, what steps as a spiritual leader did you take to protect him and his students?
9)Describe what you meant when you told Grant you would travel and use the “Party Formula” and have a “Greek Holiday”?

I would like to know if he turned to God in the beginning because of his sexual issues? Did he think serving God would save him from his sins?

I can't believe how pathetic is it for someone to think they can't be "Christian" because they are gay. The 'human race is a mess' because of RELIGION, TED. You're a mess because of RELIGION, TED.

I don't need anybody's compassion because I'm gay. That posture still asserts that there is something wrong with me, which there isn't. As a gay man, I'm EXACTLY the person God intended for me to be, period. STOP insulting God M/M Haggard.

What advice do you have for other ministers who find themselves in an immoral relationship? Also, how should our churches help these men and women who hve fallen?

This list of responses from the righteious in American is sad. We all deserve to go down the tube.

Scriptures? Therapy? Come on , you dont need mercy and grace u need to come out be gay and accept how you were born, and save all those young people who condem themselves for their lives, these two are deluisional sitting there saying he is a loving straight man, he is gay, why don't we call Ellen and see how she feels?

I am appalled that Ted Haggard once again invokes God to try and save him...Ted, words of the Book According to Martin "own up to who you are" I am very proud to be a gay man.

Mr. Taggard is gay. He needs to be real with himself. It is not fair to him nor his family for him to continue this lie. He is gay. Why does he continue to suffer? Why are you, Mr. Taggard hating yourself? God wants him to be free. He is going to do this again and again. It will not stop. His wife is strong, but a fool at the same time. 70 times 7 she forgives, but god is ever forgiving. She is a great supporter, his friend, but not what he is looking for sexually. For a man to constantly search for male sexual partners shows that he is struggling with the shame society places on gay men.

All marriages have challenges, yet not like this. This is not a sin that one can correct. It is a lifestyle, fantasy, natural behavior of a homosexual man. The male lovers of Mr. Taggard, knows him in a way his wife will never know him.

God loves all men.

Ted's wife doesn't like their relationship to be labeled by others. Should homosexual be labeled as sinners and judged by others or can everyone stop the hatered?

He was in thePUBLIC EYE to many people and the PERFECT TARGET for the devil to USE Against GOD and HIS People. I FIRMLY Believe this to be true, and the ememy Knows how to keep People from believing in GOD and is TRUTHS. Ted and his family are PROVING to be FAITHFUL to the WORD OF GOD. The HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD has TRULY help Thid Family. WHAT THEdevilINTENED FOR EVIL, GOD SAID HE WOULD WORK FOR GOOD says The Holy Bible. and....WHO ART THOU OH MAN THAT JUDGEST ANOTHER. TO YOUR OWN GOD WILL YOU STAND OR FALL.

I worry that he views sexuality as an" addiction" of a character defect. Does he now think that there is a 12 step program that will lead to a cure?

Frankly, I think Ted Haggard is full of what makes the grass grow and I don't mean sunlight and rain. First it's something that has recently happened, then he says he's been struggling with it for decades. I would bet these few are the only ones that came out with what happened and there's a lot more and there will be more in the future. This isn't something that can be turned off like a switch and it's not something there's a cure for. If your gay, bi whatever, your born this way.

Mr. Haggard, if you think in anyway, there's a cure for your sexual desires, whether gay, bi or whatever. For one, you're only fooling yourself. Two, people aren't stupid and three making yourself a hypocrite.

God created us and loves us all no matter .

I have never heard of Ted Haggard before your program tonight and am wondering, why should I care about yet another 'Jesus Freak' who has finally come out of the closet? Surely I'm not the only one who feels this way! I normally enjoy the guests on your show but this is one that made me turn off the TV in order to read my latest murder mystery.

John 8:32 The Truth Shall Set You Free!
Haggard still has not admitted the truth. He is side-stepping questions and still avoiding the truth. He is dishonest not only to the audience watching tonight but to himself and more importantly to his family. He will continue to be "confused" as long as he refuses to admit the truth. I think he is writing a book and this is all just to make money from his lies.

Ted

If these two young men had not come forward,would you have come forward and told the truth?

I'm sorry, I know I just submitted, but I want to vomit listening to these people lie to themselves and others. The most insulting part of this whole sideshow is the fact that this "couple" can go on national TV and sell this hogwash and think people are going to buy this. All in the name of God. As a gay man I can only feel pity for the wife, she has no choice but to believe her husband. Otherwise she would have to face her own agendas. Sick. Sick. Sick.

I'd like to hear him say, "there truly is no such thing as a secret."

There is no such thing as a secret among our leaders; communication is very open and honest, and if it's not, then it can become seemingly brutal. You've heard my arguments for love, friends, and authenticity, but there are the deceivers, the manipulators, the control freaks, and the self-appointed teachers in the Body who would love to use our system for their own selfish purposes. We all know the realities of the old sin nature.
Haggard, Ted (May 14, 2002). Dog Training, Fly Fishing, And Sharing Christ In The 21st Century: Empowering Your Church To Build Community Through Shared Interests, p. 154, Nelson Books. ISBN 0785265147.

Since he can't get work, I guess this is another way for him to make money. How much is he getting paid for these interviews, the HBO Special, etc.?
He makes me ill.
Nancy

Do you understand that you were busted for your Denver activities because Jones perceived you as a hypocrite? I'd like to hear you talk about hypocricy.

As person who has read the Scripture, are you concerned how Man has rewritten to include words such as homosexulity? When during the time the bible was written that those words were not used in common day use?

Tell Mr. Haggard that the same way you receive salvation is the same way you recieve healing from Sin. He has to go back to the "Cross of Christ"......

As I watch this interview, I can't help but feel human empathy towards Ted. I am not a "Christian" nor a homosexual, but I believe that every one of us have demons that we have to deal with at one point or another. I would much rather attend a church with someone like Ted preaching who has actually had human conflict personally than someone who has never felt conflicted, pained and made mistakes.

Good luck to you, Ted. I understand you, as another human being.

I am so tired of this man using his homosexual tendencies and casting this as immorality or misguided heterosxuality. Sexuality is sexuality – what one does with it crosses the line of ethics and human decency. Homosexual or heterosexual – Mr. Haggard – you lack integrity and have proven that in front of the world and now continue to hide behind religion because you are not human enough to be called a MAN. Unfortunately your wife has been dragged down again with you as you conitnue to lie to yourself and the world.

Please ask Ted if it's possible for a gay who embraces their homosexuality like Mary Cheney to go to heaven.

The real question is not about his sins, but why he has only come clean after being outed by a prostitute. If you are ok working on your sins shouldn't your congregation be made aware of it from you?

If you are attracted to both a woman and a man, you are bisexual. Why do you not just admit this?

I want to hear him say, "there truly is no such thing as a secret."

I am a firm believer in living as if there were no such thing as a secret. If we hide our sins and live in darkness, we will never get the healing we so desperately need; in fact, if it is hidden so well that we don't even recognize it, we may never even find forgiveness.
Haggard, Ted (September 2002). Simple Prayers for a Powerful Life, p. 110, Regal Books. ISBN 0830730559.

Why do I keep hearing the Haggards talk about not judging people, but then judge all people as sinners? It seems that if the "sin" is commited by a "Christian" it's all right, but GOD damn the sinner that doesn't believe in the hyprocrisy olf the church.

I'd like to hear him explain how church-goers can ever trust their priests or ministers or pastors ever again when it's obvious that the job seems to attract wacked out hypocrites with bizarre sexual appetites. Do these people realize the damage they do to the church?

Hey Ted,
Thank you for sharing what you have been through! I think every Christian has his/her own struggles – whether it be sexual, pride, or whatever – and it is definitely refreshing to hear you share about what you have been through. May God continue to guide you through this restoration process.

They are both naive or they think the rest of the population is. Expert manipulators have many ways, I understand he'll do anything to save his family reputation. It's too late.

Roch

Ted, did you get off meth cold turkey? How did you recover from the addiction?

I want to hear Haggard tell his opinion on christianity and homosexuality, and what his position on gay rights.

this guy does not realize the cost of continuing to perpetrate his fraud. he is giving false hope to families of gays that "change" is possible and the cost is immeasurable.

Larry, I was in a ministry at New Life and I was wondering if Ted and Gayle would ever come back to preach or visit New Life?

I want him to admit that homosexuality is a sin since that is what the Bible teaches.

I am Oscar nominated, Emmy winning filmmaker, 13 year veteran of NBC News & founder of the award-winning project HIV Goddesses (won Ida B. Wells Award for Bravey in Journalism).

BIG QUESTION:
Are either he or she aware that men having sex with men runs much higher risk of HIV infection? Has she been tested for HIV? Does he worry about infecting her? If not, why not? In other words, this is more than an issue of his sexuality or of falling short, it is also an issue of moral obligation to his wife's health.

FACTS:
Approximately 80% of all hiv positive women in U.S. were infected heterosexually and by husband or male partner woman thought they were in monogamous relationship with. In other words, these women were not prostitutes or drug addicts; they were wives, trusting wives, just like his. What about his "moral" obligation to her?

Do you believe homosexuality is a learned or chosen lifestyle or can one be born wtih these tedencies?

Ted, give an answer... the spin needs a stop button. Is a person living in a open and embraced homosexual life okay in God's eyes or not? You seem more like a politician than those who recently ran during the elections...

I want to hear him say, "there truly is no such thing as a secret."

I want a church I can stay in for years. I don't want surprises, scandals, or secrets from my church leaders.
Haggard, Ted (May 14, 2002). Dog Training, Fly Fishing, And Sharing Christ In The 21st Century: Empowering Your Church To Build Community Through Shared Interests, p. 9, Nelson Books. ISBN 0785265147.

Rev. Ted,

How will you utilize your sexual past / present mishaps to help heal or minister to other preachers struggling with homosexuality in the gospel?

1) gays are not admonished by pastors but rather the Christian word according to my translation and understanding. so for a pastor to say it is acceptable would make them a hypocrite then NO ONE would listen to them, christian or not. BUT i do say that no one is perfect but this fact can't be brushed aside but we all have struggles in different shapes and forms. religion is a journey

2) gayle haggard blows me away. in a good way. very pretty too.

apparently grant haas has more to say, but why is no one giving him voice?

I am a born again Christian whose mother is a lesbian. I love and honor my mother as scripture instructs however I understand that every word of the bible is without fault and this is not God's plan for us. I know that deliverance has helped many Christians who struggled with homosexuality and are now happy and free from this spirit. My question is for Ted Haggard. Have you considered treating your struggle with homosexuality as a spirit which can be cast out?

I want him to say that a person should never be ashamed of who they are or who they are attracted to.

I want to hear him say that it's his and his wife's business and that everyone should stay out of his personal life.

Does Ted consider eating lobster an abomination before the Lord?

Mr. Haggard,

Rather than getting therapy from other "sinners," have you ever considered receiving inner healing and deliverance prayer from a prayer team that seeks and follows the guidance of the Holy Spirit?

This would truly reveal to you the source–and the solution–to your struggle.

God bless you,

Valerie Stevens

I want Ted to say "i will consider deliverance ministry for my healing!"
As demonstrated by Jesus in the gospels!

i feel that anyone can fall no matter what position you hold int eh church. the only perfect one (Jesus) is the only one who understands us and can forgive us. All he needs to do is do what he said stick to the bible and move on, using the spirit to guide him down the right track.

I think everyone needs to watch the movie titled "Prayers For Bobby". This movie will reveal there are different interpretations in the bible on whether it is wrong or right to be gay. Personally, I believe if you lie to yourself about being gay, then you are also lying to God. Being born gay is simply a test by God, to see if you are going to lie about being gay. Remember this life is simply a test and nothing else matters, but the truth.

I'd like for Ted Haggard to speak on guilt and what a relief it is to rid oneself of it. I think this will be a major testimony for people who have a conscious and how healthy it is to come clean.

Haggard is using theological and "overly-spiritualized" language as a means for avoiding difficult questions about homosexuality. Answer directly, what should be the church's response to a homosexual?

I want to hear him give a direct answer to direct questions. Question "Do you think other Pastors should stop attacking homosexuality?" Answer: "I believe everyone is....bull bull bull." You need to go to man school.

I'd like to hear Ted take a stronger stance that homosexuality is a SIN

Does the Reverend believe, deep in his inside that he is not a homosexual by definition?

I'm sorry. But you can't turn gay off like a light switch. He is setting a bad example for all Gay and Bi sexual men everywhere. No counseling can help you control a person's Gay tendencies". He and his wife has decided to live in this fantasy world and I guess that works for them. I thinks it's repulsive and living a lie.

Hi Larry,

Always a great and controversial show!

I'm glad that Mr. Haggard was never critical of Heterosexuals, well not yet anyway!

j.
p.s. don't forget that God loves everyone!

I want to hear him say, "there truly is no such thing as a secret."

Today's biggest headlines are stories about people who thought they were doing something that was secret: Jesse Jackson's secret girlfriend and child, Monica Lewinski's private meetings with the president and confidential girl talk with Linda Tripp. Just think of the news stories we've watched on television...
Haggard, Ted (March 2003). Letters from Home, p. 14, Regal Books. ISBN 0830730583.

does this make him and his religion hypocrites

I am a gay Christian man, and I would love to hear Pastor Haggard say that Jesus Himself did not talk about homosexuality in his teachings. We should all follow Christ's example and not judge other people. Everything in the Bible needs to be interpreted based on its historical context and cannot always be interpreted literally. I pray for Pastor Haggard's family and hope that gays and lesbians are not turned off from the Christian faith because of him.

Rex,

As a former evangelical pastor, I too wonder how many colleagues and parishioners struggled with the same thing but because the church condemned it, they were left with guilt and shame for who they are. This is why so many single men went into the priesthood: where else could a gay man go?

I'm having trouble with this interview. You are, all three, discussing Ted's issues as if there is something "dark" and "wrong" with homosexuality. Ted's confusions and struggles are only because he is not fully admitting that he is gay, or bisexual, and that he has built his life around a belief system which tells him that that is a sin. It is not a sin. Organized religion is the problem, and Ted denying his own humanity, against a plastic cosmology is the real issue. There's nothing wrong with being homosexual or bisexual. There is something wrong with a belief system that says those are bad, evil, and sins. Please ask him about that.

I find it saddening that after bringing Te'd wife on and discussing his attraction to men...........Larry asked Gail if she had "dark" things in her life.............as if a man being attracted to another man is a "dark thing". Not the kind of comment or question I would expect out of Larry.

why doesn't he just admit he's gay? after watching him with his wife, it's obvious that there is no sexual attraction.

I want to hear Ted say that he is 'gay'. Ted is not 'Heterosexual with complications.' He is 'gay with complications.' Gay people have children; it's a simple process. As a gay man, I can 'guarantee' Ted, he may have his thoughts 'under control', but they will always be there.

i'd like to hear ted say...I'M GAY ... and to stop fancy footin around the issue ... i've seen him on oprah and now larry king ... and if there ever was a gay man this man is it .

I would like Ted to tell me why he is dragging his wife and children all over the media with this sordid tale as if it were something to be proud of. He violated their trust and now in true enmeshed fashion they continue to support his dysfunction.

I will pray for all of them.

Does T. Haggard really think he is a sinner? Let's be real. His creator
destroys everytning that He created. You me, your pets, my pets. Check out the mortality table. The eventual burning out of the sun. No. Ted is OK!

Regards, Eldon

Since you have intimately experienced this conflict of homosexuality, do you regret the harm your anti gay preaching has done to young people?

I want to hear about the day God saved him?

Ted, you said that Mike Jones saved your life by coming forward. Why not admit all your other homosexual partners and amplify this blessing?

Please have Ted counsel Rod Blagojevich.

i don't believe any thing Mr. Haggard says not even for one second. Its unfortunate so much time is devoted to someone who pull the wool over so many people's lives for so long.

What does Ted do with the scripture that says homosexuals will NOT inherit the kingdom of God? I keep hearing him insinuate that it is acceptable in Gods eyes.

There is nothing wrong with being gay. There is something wrong with lying to friends and family, abusing drugs, and entering into to acts of prostitution. I have implied being gay is a gateway drug to these things. That is misleading and insulting and I apologize to the L.G.B.T. Community.

we are all sinners, remember jesus ask someone without sin to cast the first stone.even jesus was once angry in the bible that he cursed a tree...so wat are we talking about. we neec to show compasion to one another when we are in trouble. Ted is deeply and truly sorry.

I'd like to hear Ted Haggad's say that is more of a sin to deny who you are, and that Christ will love you regardless.

I want to hear him say, "there truly is no such thing as a secret."

People know what's going on with other people. So, we are wise if we live our lives as if there are no secrets. If we have nothing to hide, then there's nothing for people to discover, and we're clean. Living as if there is no such thing as a secret will keep you from all kinds of pain and suffering, and it will open the door for you to receive God's love more fully. Live as if there is nothing to hide and you will maintain innocence.
Haggard, Ted (March 2003). Letters from Home, p. 18, Regal Books. ISBN 0830730583.

How dare Ted Haggard say he's changed with this whole scandal. When you hear him putting a guilt trip on that young man on the phone, who had nothing to be guilty about, it makes my blood boil!!!! That young man isn't the one who made life difficult for Haggard's son, it's Haggard himself who created problems for his son, the young guy on the phone is innocent!!!

I would like to know if Ted Haggard has had the opportunity to understand synaptic pathways that create this past remembered emotions that drive him.
Once he can see how much closer to God he has become, because he is overcoming his ego.
You see, Ted, you had a learned behavior that was enjoyable. It was not
the enjoyment that messed you up, but guilt of not knowing any better. It is an experience when you realize the true gift God has given you. Remember it is the little boy in you that wants to feel guilty. Because guilt drives you, THAT is what drives you.
Once you can be in a state of thankfulness for this opportunity to find your answers.
Forgiveness simply means taking back the power you have given someone else to harm you.
Good luck to you

Does Ted belive Jesus was gay?
In the Gospel of John, the disciple John frequently refers to himself in the third person as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved'." 4 For example, during the Last Supper before Jesus' execution, he describes how the "beloved" disciple laid himself on Jesus' inner tunic - his undergarment. See John 13:25 and 21:20. Robert Goss, assistant professor of comparative religion at Webster University in St. Louis, LA, noted that Jesus and the beloved disciple: "... eat together, side by side. What's being portrayed here is a pederastic relationship between an older man and a younger man. Very Gay to me.

I want to hear him just admit he is a homosexual. He is hiding who he truly is and making it appear that it is a shameful thing. I don't know any man that has had these thoughts and is not a homosexual.

It seems to me we're talking about adultery, not homosexuality. Adultery is his sin.

I am heterosexual. I am Christian. It is not my job to judge this man. Regardless of what the Bible teaches. We are all sinners. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. We are saved by Grace.

Why aren't we judging the alcoholics, pedophiles, gamblers, drug dealers, child abusers, etc?

Just because he is a pastor doesn't mean that he will not sin or make mistakes......

I would like to hear Ted Haggard talk about the real reason whey he's saying that he is not gay.

If the scriptures are your guide, why would you need a therapist?

I want to tell Mr. Haggard that homosexuality was wrongly classified by the DMSIII as a normal human behaviour, in fact homosexuality is a chronic disease like diabetes, hypertension, cancer, depression and others

If one of your sons came out as gay, how would you counsel him to transform into heterosexual?

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Pastor Ted, I know in my mind that your heavenly father as forgive through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. But we are in the world of Hypocrite, people are hypocrite and they like to judge without thinking that in life we fight against flesh, people think that is easy but they forget that when human being are called by GOD then there are evil force that will what to stop the called. Bible says that a righteous man fall 10 times. Because enemy got this man mind don't mean that GOD has left him.

We all remember king David and King Solomon in the bible, they also make mistake but God never leave them.

I wish people will chill out and face there own business with GOD instead of judging this Pastor. Yes I called him pastor.

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I am pround of the Hagger's though I ma not happy about what happend and ruining the image of Christ however you restored it by repenting.

I would like to hear Haggard accept that homosexuality is not a sin.

I would like to know if Mr. Haggard has seen Bill Maher's Religilous? And if so, what does he think of it? Does he ever wonder if Christianity really is just made up by man?

Gloria Veltri nailed it!! Ted should stop sugar coating this issue; after watching several of this "sorry" shows, I still don't understand where he stands. As a former evangelical preacher and believer, he should come out and call it as it is; SIN-for the sake of others struggling with the same problem, so that they are not misled.

I want to hear him say, "there truly is no such thing as a secret."

So many times, I've seen men and women get into trouble when they travel away from home because they believe that no one will ever know what they do when away. This is a lie, and it will always come back to haunt you. In Genesis 38, the Bible tells the story of Judah, who went on a business trip. When he arrived at a distant town, he saw a prostitute and approached her to sleep with her. But he didn't have any money to pay her, so he had to give her some personal items as a down payment. Of course, everyone knew those items belonged to him, and soon what he had done in secret, far away from home, was a public matter. And, again, we're reading about his hypocrisy thousands of years later. His actions have brought shame to his entire famiy for many generations. It's just not worth it. I remember an old tent preacher saying, sin will take you further than you want to go; cost you more than you want to pay; and keep you longer than you want to stay.
Haggard, Ted (March 2003). Letters from Home, p. 20, Regal Books. ISBN 0830730583.

I wonder how anderson cooper feels about this being a closeted gay male himself

I will want to know from Ted what does the bible say about homosexuality and not what the therapist say.

I'd like to hear Mr. Haggard talk about tolerance and understanding for those who choose to be gay. And that Christian tenets represent respect, compassion and acceptance for all humans—gay and straight. But I haven't heard that from him or his wife. It's the labels, like the words "sins" that don't convince me that he's had a real epiphany about humanity. Also, I'd like to know if he was ever arrested or charged with a crime for soliciting sex with a minor.

I want the rev to say he is bi-sexual then deal with it whether it is thru therapy and/or reading the scripture whatever it takes ...his wife was talking about not being labeled or labeling but once you face what your issue is or problem then only then can you get the proper help that is needed....God bless you both!

Mrs. Haggard:

You are all of what I consider a Proverbs 31 woman. Your decision to stand by your husband is absolutely commendable. Your harvest is coming because you have not grown weary in well-doing. Believe without a shadow of doubt that the situation was exposed for a purpose so that God could get the glory out of it. I pray many others will come forth so real healing can begin to take place.

I am sad reading these entries, and to keep reading the tag line "Haggard admits Sexual Immorality". For all of you on here that keep posting blogs casting judgements about being gay, just remember; there is only one that will make the final call. Each of us should work at living his/her best life here on earth so that we may be rewarded in the future. Don't presume to know God's "master" plan. I was raised in the "Christian" church and wouldn't take those times back for any amount of money. I do know that my being gay is no sin, and that God loves me and created me in his image. I do not need a televangilist or someone on the Larry King blog to reassure me of this.

I'd like to hear Pastor Haggard expond on whether he still believes that Homosexuality is a SIN. If he does, I'd like to hear him publicly denounce it and quote scriptures supporting it.

I would like to know if Pastor Haggard believe in repentance and deliverance? And there is not the answer, he needs to be delivered by God.

Mr. Haggard is still gay. He can call it whatever he wants but he is a gay man. He will be back to his men as soon as he sees a way. He has been gay for a long time. The minute I heard his story and I saw his face and the way he spoke I knew he was gay.

Ted's problem is that he thinks his problems stems from his attraction to males. That is not his problem; that is who he is! His problem is that he cheated on his wife! It does not matter if it was with a man or a woman.

Ted,
What advice do you give to other pastors caught up in immoral behaviour?

It doesn't matter about the past. What matters is that you move foward. Consequences are always difficult to deal with when mistakes are made. What matters most is whats ahead.

I am very impressed with Pastor Ted and his wife. I appreciate the way he is handling the questions regarding homosexuality by telling viewers to seek answers in the Scripture and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I know we all struggle and fall short. God Bless You and your family. If you pastored a church again I would love to attend. Stay Strong.

Ted needs to face the fact that he is gay. He is supressing his true feelings because of his religion because of his family because of a job. It is time for everyone to realize no one chooses to be gay. A gay person can only decide how he wants to live his gay life.
Larken

Our world is so complex today how can anyone really understand all the issues. I say live and let live and All the Best to each one of us.

As a gay pastor myself, I would like Rev. Haggard to respond to the reality that many denominations celebrate gay clergy. The United Church of Christ has been ordaining gay clergy since the early 1970s. The Episcopal Church has a wonderful openly gay Bishop in the form of Gene Robinson. What stops Rev. Haggard from understanding the BIble in the same way as these great Christians who celebrate the equality and inclusion of all people.

I want to hear him say, "there truly is no such thing as a secret."

There is no such thing as a secret among our leaders; communication is very open and honest, and if it's not, then it can become seemingly brutal. You've heard my arguments for love, friends, and authenticity, but there are the deceivers, the manipulators, the control freaks, and the self-appointed teachers in the Body who would love to use our system for their own selfish purposes. We all know the realities of the old sin nature.
Haggard, Ted (May 14, 2002). Dog Training, Fly Fishing, And Sharing Christ In The 21st Century: Empowering Your Church To Build Community Through Shared Interests, p. 154, Nelson Books. ISBN 0785265147.

I would really like him to answer questions on whether he thinks it s possible to be gay and a christian. He hasn't answered it, but evaded it. He has only responded by saying "read your bible". That answer is not answering the question. If he doesn't believe so, or he's struggling with that, he should say so. Its okay if he is. I would just like to hear him completely answer that question. With that said, I hope he figures out his struggle, but I do think that it is his denial of his sexuality and the pressures from the church that exacerbate secrecy, denial, and self hatred.

Do you believe you are a better parent than a gay man? And do you believe your marriage reflects the sanctity of marriage more than a gay couple?

I think the pastor has said every thing that a repentant believer needs to say. We are all flesh and blood and we all do wrong. Some of us do things that are worse than what he has done. God is merciful and He has given him. We need to move on from there believing that his repentance is genuine.
If we all would emulate him and genuinely repent the society will be a better place.
God bless you Pastor and your entire family for this great courage that you have demonstrated.
Your wife is blessed.

I would like to see Ted use this experience to speak to other pastors and ministers that are struggling with their own "hidden" sins; infidelity, pornography, homosexuality, etc. It's a reality and with your experience I believe God can use you to bring healing to the body of Christ all over the world. God bless you

Ted can call himself however he wishes....however the ultimate tragedy is that he is DEEPLY in denial, as is his wife. He may love and desire his wife but his desire for men IS within him. It always has been, it always WILL be. You cannot extinguish something that is within you...that is the VERY CORE of you. His desire for men will always be there, until the day he dies. It is not a drug or alcohol addiction you can just "kick". This is innate. When his hunger becomes too great for what he is naturally denying himself, he WILL inevitably stray again or do even more severe damage to himself denying his inner needs. Just give him time...his hunger will surface and then consume him AND his family. This denial does not bode well and will boomerang on them all. This, by the way, was written by a gay man who is extrenely happy being a gay man. 🙂

Mr. Haggard says that I have "fallen short". Fallen short of what???
I am a proud, gay man who was born this way and will die this way... and in no way have "fallen short".

The man said he was sorry. Yes, he made a serious error in judgement. Bur haven't we all. I think the Bible teaches us that whomever is without sin to cast the first stone. We all live in glass houses. Throwing stones is not such a good idea.

I would like to know if Ted feels that his childhood past has anything to do with what he did or the feelings he had.

There you go folks! He still thinks homosexuality is a sin. His problem lies in that he still takes the Bible literally. As long as does that, he will live the rest of his life in hell on earth. It is only when he realizes that a man's love for another man is just as natural and God-given as a man's love for a woman, that he will truly be free to follow his true heart.

I'm tried of hearing that one Evangelical Preacher after another has been found guility of the very things that they preach is mean and evil.

I have no pity for Mr. Haggard. As a Gay Jewish non-religious man, I find that the climate of that kind of religious extremism is a perfect place for this kind of thing to happen.

Mr. Haggard behavior only shows that this kind of Evangelical life is phony and not true to one's own natural feelings.

Is homosexuality a chosen/learned life style or is one born with these
tendencies?

Isn't the title of the HBO documentary, "The Trials of Ted Haggard"

You have it spelled as TRAILS instead of trials...
Please make the correction. It looks stupid.

Larry I am deeply concerned about the message that is being sent by this man. It seems that he is saying that homosexuality is wrong and that it is a sin and one can work through their "issues" which I am taking to mean homosexuality. How can a man that engages in homosexual sexual activity and admits to homosexual thoughts not accept homosexuality. He is an absolute hypocrit and I am thoroughly disappointed that he is getting all of this media attention which I am sure is helping to support him financially and underhandedly preaching on the "sin" of homosexuality. He has never once said that homosexuality is okay. He constantly talks around the issues. He is a joke and it is personally quite upsetting that HBO is supporting this insanity.

What would he tell the parents of gay men that made their sons feel horrible and even drove some to kill themselves

I think if this man's family love him and forgive him, who are any of us to cast judgement. I don't attend church but I feel for anyone who must confront their inner demons in such a public manner. Best wishes to him and his family!

I want to hear him say, "there truly is no such thing as a secret."

I am convinced: people with pure hearts live better lives! Actually, one of the things I look for in a staff member is innocence. I love it when a person is not full of malice or unforgiveness or is not wrestling with secret sin. You can just tell by their countenance-they are wonderful people to be around.
Haggard, Ted (September 2002). Simple Prayers for a Powerful Life, p. 109, Regal Books. ISBN 0830730559.

Pastor Taggard, do you believe deep inside that you are not a homosexual by definition?

Dear Mr. King;
watching Ted Haggard on your show tonight was dissapointing, I don't think the world is a mess, preacher like mr haggard are making the mess, collecting money, who pays for his therapy, who supports him, apart from his wife. I deeply believe in God, always have always will, I have read the bible, and it is men like mr haggard who put their interpretations forward, making life difficult for people with true compassion and humility. I haven't seen that in the man haggard, shameful, shameful.

I would like to know if he's only going to admit to anything because he's been exposed? He was exposed by Grant and Mike(?).....but he won't discuss other affairs. He said he's on tv with his story because he's 'processing'.............but how's he going to process the other stuff that he won't admit to publicly, until he's exposed?

I just don't feel the senserity in his plee for forgiveness, It sounds more like embarrasement from being outed.

Gayle must be a God sent woman my prayers are with her.

I respect Ted Haggard's honesty and his admission that he is a sinful human being like the rest of us. "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.' I hope and pray that his journey of self-awareness will empower other evangelicals to be less judgmental, less critical, and less un-forgiving of those who are not in the evangelical religious tradition. Thank you Ted, for your willingness to be such a public persona.

If you prayed and read scriptures, why did God not heal you from what was happening instead of allowing it to happen and hurt so many?
I want to know if you believe gay people are that way by choice or born that way? thank you

ps: You and your family are in my prayers as are the others who have been hurt by all of this

I want to say I think the interview has been respectful on both sides. I am impressed with how Ted and his wife have handled the publicity and controversy facing their family. My prayers are with this family.

Ted, have you ever heard of Borderline Personality Disorder?

I'd like to know how he and his wife are going to help his son who was recently kicked out of a Christian school for doing drugs, and who apparently told his (the son) friends he hates his father?????

Did you pay the prostitute any money?

Love the sinner hate the sin. We have to go by the Bible-if we are true Christians.

Why can't he accept who he is.....and how he feels?? You are who you are! And you left your marriage because you were not satisfied sexually!

You've got to be kidding! This is why religion is a sham. Listen to how crafty he and his wife "explain" away everything. She dotes on him because she's so "needy"...and he sits there with his pasty hair and "nods" with approval as she gives him cudos. WOW!!! Ain't religion great!

are you kidding me? why is this guy on cnn? he is a hypocritic, drug using homesexual minister, and you want the world to think its ok?

He is a human being. I don't think he owes anybody an explanation except his wife. Nobody is perfect in this world and it's just dissapointing that people believe that it's their business to judge him.

I met with Ted Haggard 2 years ago to discuss accusations in the church and the 24-7 ministry of OTHER sexual imorality what does Ted have to say about that and is he the only one in the church hiding this secret?

I'd like to know if Ted's wife would be standin' by her man if Ted had been cheating on her with other women instead of men...it's a whole other ballgame...your thoughts?

Why do people think that Sexual Compulsion is more important than marital fidelity? I'd like to hear Ted say that he values his committment to his wife more than lustful compulsions, male or female. I wish everyone else would stop worrying, "Are you 'homosexual' or 'heterosexual?'" I'd like them to value what he definitely is... married.

He should just admit he is bisexual. I believe he will have more homosexual affairs I don't believe that just goes away. He is in denial, maybe because he thinks its the right thing to do to keep his family.

Ted, How can churches redeem the fallen Pastors that find themselves in situations similar to yours?

I want to hear the pastor that I love be gut-level honest, and not hide behind legal rhetoric, and come out and admit there were others, if there were....right now...we as a body of believers can't keep going through this once a month, or once a year.
If you, Ted are truly repentent for what Mike Jones went througn, then you would be honest with his question.

I just want to say that I praise Pastor Ted, his wife and his family for their courage. Those of you out there who are ready to point a finger... the Bible says, "you without sin... cast the first stone..." a story of when leaders were going to stone a prostitute. Who of us alive have done something wrong? How can we be quick to judge another JUST because he is a preacher. How many political scandals, church scandals, human scandals are out therE? ALL of us have fault. who are we to say which is worse. I commend Pastor Ted and pray God's best on him. Sure he was "caught" but how many out there struggle with these issues and are quick to point instead of admit their own struggles with any issue including sexual.

My question is, Pastor Ted, what is you advice for other pastors and leaders who struggle with the very same things you have and are struggling with.

Ted Haggard is wrestling against spiritual wickedness, evil spirits of lust, that is the simple diagnosis to his problem, read ephesians 6:12. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. acknowledge that it is the work of the devil and rebuke. for peter walked with jesus but until he received the holy spirit he would remain an unchanged man.

Ted Haggard is stil selfrightous, to sit in front of of Larry King with the implication that being homesexual is "falling short" after going through all that he went through he is still condesending and disrespectful toward homosexuals amazing.

I accept whatever path Ted wants to travel, but I find it inexcuseable to allow him to validate his (as he defines it) "immorality" by saying that homosexuality is a sin.

Amen David. Thank you!!

My son is gay. I love him more than life itself. I am a born again çhristian who believes the Bible to be the Word of God. God loves homosexuals. He says in his word that homosexual behavior is an abomination. It is the act, not the person. It is impossible to justify the act of homosexuality with a walk with Jesus Christ. I also believe we have a God who can deliver anyone from the behavior.

I think most people at some point, have struggled with their sexuality, drugs, or both. He's human. Unlike most of us, who are blessed to struggle in the dark, he has to face it in the eyes of the world. Yet Ted has met this head on and he still holds a beautiful conception of Christ. He is still a good example, maybe not to the average evangelist, but maybe the average American.

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. You are still greatly loved here in Colorado Springs Ted!

Ted, do you think it is possible for Mary Cheney and her wife to raise their son to be as wholesome as your children?

I think pastor Haggard has found a way to profit from the sins of his past.

How old was Grant when this incident with Haggard happened? If he was under 18, Haggard should be prosecuted. I have no problems with someone being gay, but sexual abuse of a child is a whole different ballgame!!

I want to hear Ted Haggard stop beating around the bush with this interview and REALLY tell us what he is, not just that he is "confused" and "a wreck"...It could open the eyes of thousands of people and change the world as we know it right now. Ted, you could save more people than you ever have before.

There is more to why New Life Church paid me than Ted Haggard... Thats why I'm asking those questions.

anderson cooper ain't a homosexual is he?

Admit he's GAY. Gayle is a beautiful women and I believe a very strong Christian. I pray for her and her children.

Ted had a drug problem he couldn't find any for an hour

He makes Christianity look like a joke.

Pastor Ted know that there are many people praying for your restoration I still see you as a great man of God and I have no dobut that a new season has arrived in your life.

The Apostel Paul said it best in Romans 7:15-24

15 I don't understand what I do. I don't do what I want to do. Instead, I do what I hate to do.

16 I do what I don't want to do. So I agree that the law is good.

17 As it is, I am no longer the one who does these things. It is sin living in me that does them.

18 I know there is nothing good in my sinful nature. I want to do what is good, but I can't.

19 I don't do the good things I want to do. I keep on doing the evil things I don't want to do.

20 I do what I don't want to do. But I am not really the one who is doing it. It is sin living in me.

21 Here is the law I find working in me. When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

22 Deep inside me I find joy in God's law.

23 But I see another law working in the parts of my body. It fights against the law of my mind. It makes me a prisoner of the law of sin. That law controls the parts of my body.

24 What a terrible failure I am! Who will save me from this sin that brings death to my body?

25 I give thanks to God. He will do it through Jesus Christ our Lord.

I extend an invitation to you to come and speak at our church in New York City people desperatly need to hear about God's restoring love affair with humanity.

Blessings to you and yours

The best is yet to come

Your brother and friend in the faith

Rev. Richard Ramirez

Ted, do you think a homosexual could be a good pastor?

Homosexuality, just like adultery or fornication or stealing or murder, is sin and the wages of sin is death.

Mr Haggard,

Like most Americans, I wish you the best. Go home, get your life together and learn who you are before you spend an hour trying to get your family to prove who you are.

In my opinion:

You are who we thought you were.......A MESS. You just said it. We didn't

I would like him to recognize that homosexuality is nothing more than normal, all earth species have some percentages of gay members, humans are not an exception. Its time for reason and genetics to sound off the injustice that ignorance and religious misconceptions perpetuated upon a percentage of humans throughout history ...

Am I the only person watching who can clearly see that Ted is 100% gay? If straight people aren't sure about these things, gays have gaydar. The man's gay. Love you father Marcus for who he is.

I commend Pastor Haggard for his bravery and humbleness in coming forth with this situation. Not many people would have the courage to do what he did! may God continue to raise him up and enlighten him with God's grace and mercy to fulfill God's perfect will in his life!
God bless you!

I believe Mr. Haggard is sorry.... Sorry that he got caught in a mess of lies!

Bob I agree but then you lead the argument about the gay church and peophilia, we know pedophilia and gay are two different subjects and most pedophiles are straight men.

Religious leaders set the tone and moral fabric of their flock. It is against this background that they are increasingly accountable to their flock for their actions and ultimately to God.

As it is with the human condition, they should recognize their weaknesses and appeal to the higher Good for guidance and continue to strive for their good as set by the gospel of Christ.

Psychological factors play a large role and many should seek professional help when needed.

You know how come it isnt ok to say that we continue to want to have sex with the same sex. I am a christian meaning i believe in Christ, but I could have sex with men or women, i indulge in alcohol, and food, i am divorced, how about God gets it? we arent perfect so what? we are sexual, hungry, lusty, confused. Why do Christians feel the need to make it all religious? Welcome to the real world.

Dealing with the consequences of the past are hard, especially when you fall from a high point. What matters now is what you do from here on out. It takes time, but to follow the holy spirit and through time, you will be able to touch lives again. Iys all about grace.

How many friends from ministry stuck by you during this ordeal?

Ted Haggard, I want you to tell America what you would do if a man you were led to trust sexually assaulted, mollested, or abused your son or daughter. Would you forgive him like you are asking America to forgive you?

I am a fellow Christian and like you Ted, have realized as the scriptures say....Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy.
The sexual urges for the same sex are called temptations just like someone would have the urge to do drugs, rob a bank. lie, murder, etc...we learn on our journey's to not give into every thought that crosses our mind. I think the key to Teds is that he was molested in the 2nd grade and it was not dealt with properly.

I can't believe that he is going to get away with all the interviews he's been doing without any of you asking him about his homosexual experience while in the second grade!

Larry: I am a Pastor. I would like to hear Pastor Ted Haggard express his personal relatonship with the Lord and commitment to the Holy Spirit. We cannot continue in sin "by thought or deed". Sin must come to an end to save our souls. I believe Spiritual Leaders must possess the ability to speak and live out their conviction. That means to be accountable at home and in the pulpit. Our parishoners need mature, responsible Pastors that will sincerely live in integrity and lead others to Jesus Christ.

ME Brown
Aurora, Colorado

The last comment by Mr. Haggard specks to my comment. Simply put ,there is no sin greater than another except blasphemy against God, Thus, homosexuality is a sin unliike any other. The bible is filled with many verses that deal with illicit sex that destroys families But the lesson it trys to teach is to forgive and learn to LOVE when presented with this devastating problem. Mrs. Haggard is to be commended for setting an excellent example to demonstrate this ideal.

I want to hear Ted say "Thank you." I am not a Christian–never have been and never will be, but that is not necessary to being able to understand that this is an incredibly strong and tested person who has survived. That he is able to tell his story to the world tells me that he is a person of intellect, strength and self-understanding. He deserves to be left alone to live his life the way he lives it, not the way we want him to behave.

I'm interested to know when Ted will be starting up a new church. Ted has done so many wonderful things regardless of the mistakes he has made as a human being. God Bless you and your entire family Ted!

I watched the HBO special tonight, and was sadden in my heart. Because of the sin and the hungry frenzy of the public to expose the sins of others. The word of God tells us that it is a sin to even speak of those things done in secret. I do believe his church was right in removing him according to 1 chornithians 5. A little leaven , leaveneth the whole lump, yet we are to restore those who have fallen. I am so proud of his family they have shown what it is like to be a true christian the this day and time. Love covers a multitude of sins! Are they still in need of finances as they stated in the HBO special? May God be with them....

Religion is a big controversy.
Millions of people in the world doubt about it and therefore do not make the step to be a Christian.
What Ted did of course help these people to continue being an atheist.
How does he feel about this, by being "another" pastor who lives a hypocrite life like so many other pastors? For many people he is seen as a living prove that Church is just business that hides behind religion.

I thank God for His forgiving power and i also thank God that His gift is with no repentance. Pastor Ted get ready for a blast in your ministry from tonight. This is the essence of true christianity and the power of Jesus Christ. God bless you!

I want to hear you say that you are unselfish, not thoughtless, and that you are not a manipulator. How can you say that you are the victim.

The latter being said, I want Ted to find peace with himself and renew his relationship woth God. The Father loves Truth. Ted, find your truth.

Are you a fan of Clay Aiken's music?

I believe Mr. Haggard is sorry... Sorry that he got caught in a mess of lies!

Folks, you need to read the bible. God's Word is EXTREMELY clear that homosexualiy is a sin. not something you're born as. it's a product of a dark heart and a sin nature.

I would like to hear him give advice to Christians and people studying to be in the ministry about how to handle sexual struggles. What advice can he give?

Is homosexuality a sin?

I want to hear him say "I am a gay American" If I was his wife I would try to find out if he contacted Jim McGreevy

I AM WAITING TO HEAR HAGGARD SAY THE ONE THING THAT IS OBVIOUS: IT'S OK TO BE GAY. IF HE DOESN'T SAY THIS HE IS JUST ANOTHER GUY TRYING TO GET HIS JOB BACK.

HE ALSO NEVER ADMITTED TO ADULTERY.

Mr. Haggard what fruits of repentance have you showned during this past 2 years?

Would you put yourself as a Pastor again?

Alberto Orozco
Austin, TX

Ted,
No amount of Bible reading, therapy, or condemnation of homosexuals from the pulpit will ease your pain. No god will absolve you. Forgive yourself and get on with it.

Does he feel that due to where he's been, he is no longer "Pastoral Material"? Can he admit that he does not live up to the qualifications listed in 1Timothy chapters 3-6 to pastor a church?

I want to hear Ted say, he is gay, but he doesn't want to be so he will keep pretending he is not. And that he's not sorry for all that he has done, because he really wanted to do what he has done.

Good luck Ted.

I'd like to know if Ted believes it is possible for a person to live a gay life – not lifestyle – and live as a Christian?

Mr. Haggard wants us and his former church community to believe that homosexuality is a choice. Yet, he admits to having having homosexual fantasies as a teenager, presumably during or after puberty. I believe he is a poster child for the fact that being gay may not be a choice. Acting on the urges is what some can control. If we believe him, trying to deny that he is heterosexual and not acting on his urges over the course of decades is what led to dangerous behavior such as seeking male prostitutes and taking illicit drugs and doing who knows what else that has yet to be leaked. I think he needs a boat load more of therapy to deal with living a life of lie after lie.

Ted, did you check your victim's ID to confirm their age before you engaged in sex?

I guess CNN doesn't give a crap about the victims questions.

I understand that Mr. Haggard needs to deal with his sexual feelings and sense of his own sexuality. I think he needs to do that with therapy not live television.

that his "being a mess" has nothing to do with being gay but his resistance to it leading him to be deceitftul to his family.

Your a man of God. That lived your life that way,with a church that you helped create. And raise your family.
I so understand your challenge of being human, like the rest of us?
Any failure you think was yours alone? Was not! It was ours together!

I hope his counseling deals with his fundamentalism too. Maybe then he can come to terms about who he really is.

can i make money on this?

The Bible says we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. It's simple (I have to live by the Word as do you, I've been alone 35 years), if it's wrong, don't do it! That's not to hurt us, it's for our best.
We don't break God's laws, we break OURSELVES on His laws.

If Ted were a plummer, engineer, salesman or anything but a minister....would we really be having this conversation? Many men have come to realize their homosexuality later in their lives after being married and raising families. Ted is no different. His sexual preferences, while falsely masked for all these years are not wrong...they are just not in keeping with his chosen job description of being a minister!!

Why are we always shocked that priests and ministers (they are afterall only men and not gods!) can be gay? If our "God is Love" teachings are correct....then we should not judge these men as they try to face the truths of who they really are!!!

In Jacksvonville FL. while working with homeless clients who are dually diganosed (substance abuse/mental illness) we found that 100% of the women and 70 % of the men were abused (this includes sexual abuse) as children. MANY of this occured in "Christian" homes. The problem is so bad, the Mayor of Jacksonville held a conference called "Not In My Congregation" and sent every church in Jacksonville (750 churches!) and not even one pastor showed up. You all can try to hide it all you want, but people in the medical profession know the truth.

did you ever think of contracting STD like HIV and transmitting it to your wife

Ted, thank you for your words on the HBO documentary and Larry King Show. I am Christian, divorced, 50 years old and have the same struggles you are experiencing except I am female. Yes, I am very involved with a very loving church. No, I have not had a full experience with a female but the internal struggle is very, very draining. I pray one day God send me a spouse that can understand me as Gayle understands you. The hardest part is the secret. Not a subject I can openly share at church. Please keep on speaking about your experience; I know it is healing others who feel very, very alone. Once again, thank you and God bless always.

Mrs Haggard is a wonderful woman, exemplifies real love and christian virtues. You are the apple of God's eye, for standing by your husband thourgh this challenge by the devil, and keeping your family bond together.

I would like to know how Ted Haggard feels his life would have been different if he had been counseled as an adolscent that his homosexual feelings were not wrong or abnormal. How would his life had gone if he felt he could figure out his own sexuality without struggling against it, thinking it was unthinkable.

Is it not true that many -maybe most- adults with sexual issues were victims of some type of sexual assalt or abuse as a young person. The introduction to sexual activity not being normal or as it was designed to be by the God of the universe... thus we present to adult sexual activity with a handicap often even bigger than we realize. Such as the young man who says you masturbated in front of him... the bigger issue is for that young man to go to counseling to learn where he truly fits into God's purpose and design and not to be caught up in the snares of shameful sex, lies and condemdation. There is no reason for condemnation when we have Christ. But, we must see that a sexual sin is no greater than any other sin ...in God's eyes. Man is so much more critical... simply because they are a sinful man. I would like to hear Ted Haggard talk more about the experience(s) he had as a developing young boy and man that effected his adult views and confusion of sexuality. THIS is so important to so many out there who have been 'damaged' by predators in childhood and young adulthood. I've seen this for myself, my siblings and many of our friends. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS CORE ISSUE.

I think Ted is probably bi-sexual not gay. His wife still has a relationship with him. Pornography is strong. If the truth was known He probably thought about sex with men in a bi fashion after being exposed to porn. Satan is after all preachers and evengelist.
I'm embarrasedthet he is on the program. I wish him and his family well
Donald
Retired counsellor

I believe Ted has said it all and I truly believe that God is using him and his wife RIGHT NOW with enlightning people to acceptance and forgiveness. I applaud him, he is realizing something in himself that I have to deal with in my own life and I feel there are a lot of people can't put them selves in the "box"

I would like to hear Ted Haggard say..How much is HBO paying him for the movie rights? Let's be honest now Ted.

Ted, I don't care if you are gay or not...just be honest.

I was married to a gay man for almost 30 years (unbeknownst to me).
My ex's coming out devastated our family. It has been over 7 years but I still think of it everyday...as do my adult children I am sure.

Gail.......wake up!!

This is the reason Jesus died such a horrible death for you and me, to forgive every time we have missed the mark of walking in His perfect Love!

"Well, here's another hypocritic fanatic priest who like many others condemn, label, discriminate against, crucify, and make the lives of all of us gay people more dificult than they already are, tasting his own poison. And yet, he is called a human being and not "a beast" as they have always referred to us. Quite interesting, isn't it?

I wonder why a sane woman would support what is obviously a gay man, she must be needy in some way. Or unable to comprehend that her marriage has been a sham. Like so many woman before her she is standing by a man who has never considered her best intrests because of their own failings. Look at govener spitzer ,woman want to beleive men are good but unfortunately they are ruled by their loins and nature.

I think this man is simple that a man. He is not God or Jesus....He who cast the first stone.......I say let these people have a life...to live their life as they see fit...God Bless and Godspeed.
Louise

A Straight man is straight and is comfortable with his manhood. He is a disgrace to gay men. Come out already. Gay is in!! Stupid.

Is Gail saying she would try and change their child if one were gay? Or would she support them no matter gay or straight?

I commend Pastor Haggard on his bravery and humility to come forth and take responsibility for his actions, its something many people now a days wouldn't do. We are all sinners and who are we not to forgive???! May God continue to raise him and enlighten him in God's mercy and grace daily so that he may fulfill God's perfect will for his life!
God bless pastor Haggard and his family!

I am excited for Ted Haggard's life! Where sin abounds, grace abounds more! And for Ted, may he be encouraged to know that there are followers of Jesus believing YOU WILL OVERCOME in Christ!!

i think Mr. haggard added insult to injury by contradicting the "details" of Grant's account. Perhaps he could have taken the higher ground by saying something like "I remember it differently."

While preaching the gospel he was living a second life. How can anyone trust him again.

what does god think of gays

Thank you Gayle for saying if one of your children came out you would support them, but is that just words to make you look good on Tv, or would you really follow what you just said?

Having been sexually abused in the 2nd grade by an adult male could easily have caused the confusion and uncertainty about his sexuality. Men who are sexually abused can be heterosexual, bisexual, or homosexual. More than anything I would hope that Mr. Haggard is comfortable and happy with who is, that he knows that God loves him, and that he remembers that there is nothing that can separate him from the love of Jesus Christ. I am an openly gay black man who is a pastor and a licensed clinical social worker who is very comfortable with himself and has a positive relationship with the Triune God.

The Bible is full of great men who have had great falls. King David being called " a man after God's heart" committed adultery with one of his faithful soldier's wife and eventually murdered the man indirectly. Eventually the sin that was done was exposed, David was confronted and he "repented". What i am hoping you would tell the world is whether u have "repented" or not? Share with them what "repentance" means and the way to attaining forgiveness through it! Although at first we were utterly devasted and broken, just want to tell you all that we still love you and have been praying that God would heal u..Your christian family from the Middle East!

Is Ted a bit narcissistic? I just question his intentions with all the attention he's getting by bringing this up again in the public eye instead of seeking forgiveness one on one with those he offended.

This man is living the wrong life as to what the bible says. You can not be GAY or QUEER and go to heaven. You have to turn away from your sins and never look back or go back to them. To just read the bible and ask the holy spirit to guide you, is WRONG, YOU MUST ASK GOD TO FORGIVE YOU OF YOUR SINS and except JESUS into your heart and believe in the word of GOD and be FAITHFUL and TRUTHFUL. You can not live a gay life and must remove yourself from that kind.

When this first happened I thought, it figures, another mega-preacher caught!! I lumped him into the group with Paul Crouch (who was also caught with his pants down in a gay relationship), John Hagee, who committed adultry, etc. The mega-church is a HUGE money maker and the money changers who sell Jesus are very rich!!

I think Ted, like many white males, is a broken man. I don't think he should get back behind the pulpit, but I do hope he allows Jesus to use him in a mighty way.

My children were molested by their father and two of my children believe they are gay. Although I don't approve, I will never turn against my children for any thing. Since they've basically had no male role model in their lives, I believe they are gender confused not gay. the bible is clear on homosexuality, it is a sin, but God is merciful and if he could let my ex move on with no consequences, he can forgive my children.

I hope Ted goes on to help sexually confused people to find their healthy way out of confusion.

Ted is a good man, and his wife is a godly woman!!

Sorry Dennis.........As a gay american I would never have chosen to be made fun of, denied rights as a citizen of this country...THINK Dennis before you speak..

Ah, back in the Springs. You will surely get plenty of help there! NOT!

how great , as we end she loves her gay husband, oh my god they are not dark thoughts larry it is natural to be gay as to be straight, we are born this way!!!!

Seeing this man sit infront of the entire world and confess his sins is a work of a higher power and not of his own. We have to admire his entire family for coming out and showing us what love means.

God Bless.

I fully beleave that Mr. Haggard should not preach anymore. He has enough in his life that he needs to be concerned about.

When King David sinned, his response was not to get a counsellor, sort it out with his wife, or his church, or anyone else, it was to speak to God 'Against you, you only, have I sinned and done this evil in your sight, ' If Mr Haggard knows God he must get right with Him before he can move on.

Gayle Haggard is truly a saint!!! I love her and she shows the true love of Christ by her actions...not just words

Hi Ted,

Am happy you can come out on TV to talk about it.
Am proud of your wife, she is a very good woman.

Since when is being gay equivalent to having "dark thoughts?"

It is always amazing to me that we can judge so harshly about homosexual relationships yet we very seldom ever talk about the marital infedility that occurs much more frequently. Marriage is a lifelong covenant of fideliy which is violated much more often than the infidelities of a man like Ted Haggard.

We're happy you're still holding onto your faith. So when are you starting a new Church.

Ted's wife is amazing! Value each other! That's all we can do...

How much money did he and his wife accumulate through having the church? This is tax deductable and obviously he has money to live on now. He has tax payer money to live on?

Stevie Landon

THE PROBLEM WITH DRUG ADDICTS IS THAT THEY ARE GOOD LIARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have been members of New Life for 20 years. I have never heard Pastor Ted speak meanly about gay people. When the amendment 2 issue came up in co spgs a flyer was left on all the seats in the church regarding the amendment. When Pastor Ted came in he asked the usher to pick up all the flyers. He informed us that people needed to be loved into the kingdom of God, not hated. He and Gayle are two very wonderful HUMAN beings. Yes his mistakes are huge but does it surprise anyone that his temptations were so great. He was bringing so many people to God that I am sure Satan went after him with a vengence. This man did a lot of good for so many people including our family. He helped us get through the death of my husband and gave us the firm conviction to know we would see him again. The church did not turn on him. I was there the day his and Gayles letters were read to our congregation and there was not a dry eye in the church. We want to embrase him and his family and help them in any way we can as they always did for us. I and my family love him and his family and will never forget them.

We want to embrace you. Of course we do and we do. These are not dark thoughts. Get real Larry. That is who he is. Mrr. Taggard, you will have the need and desire again.

I haven't heard Mr. Haggard say that he was repentant. The Bible says this about the unrighteous:

1 Corinthians 6:9
Do you not know that the unrighteous and the wrongdoers will not inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived (misled): neither the impure and immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor those who participate in homosexuality,

The
Amplified Bible

It is a fact that the bigger you become in the eyes of man, the harder you will fall when you don't deal with sin in your life. But just because when your sin found you out and it was made known to the world what was happening in the secret does not mean that you need to show the whole world that you're recovering and healing by your own means. Let God be God. Give Him full control of your life, "don't conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." You don't need to prove anything to anyone. God is a God who saves. Your sphere of influence is now very small, so build upon that, don't shoot straight for mass media.

THIS IS NO SURPRISE ...the bible tells us to "Beware of False Prophets"
He is indeed a false Prophet!

As the show ends all is well in delussionalville, i bet she will be so intimate with her loving gay husband tonight and never long for a real man... it's almost disneyesque. This is why america is in such a mess Larry you allow these hypocryts a voice.

This is all a game of US Media ,when one make a sin in US specailly by a Christian no matter professionone may belong ,they( media) make it so simple ,Mr.Ted is making an excuse of his sin and now he wants to be forgiven and people 'll forgive him as that's what happens in US culture but if this had happened in other part of the world or by a other religious fellow (specially by a Muslim) you (US media) may have put it differently to the public .

I don't want to bash your blog!!!!!! you asked us not to curse,to stick to the topic yet you are choosing the blogs that you want to be seen. i asked the question,if these men had not come forward would he have come forward? i think that was a legitimate question to the topic.

Ted:
People are forgiving. The problem is not people but pastors like yourself who prey on people's weaknesses through hate mongering and vile words like the ones you spewed from the safety of the pulpit. You need to spend time listening to the thousand of mothers who lost there sons and daughters to suicide because of your vile words, you need to listen to the many men who we fired because church leaders rejected their honesty in accepting their sexuality.

Thank you God for keep showing me the truth about myself. Thank you for letting me know that I enljoy sex with men. That I am Gay and that I can now be happy! Iam that I am!

Marcus you are not serious, wake up!!!!

What I want to hear Ted Haggard say is I am gay. I am now coming out of the closet because I got caught.

He is making it out to be something other than what it is so he doesn't loose his family.

He has done the worst thing a person can do to another person, lie and cheat and risk giving her AIDS.

Mrs. Haggard is in denial and if she really woke up she would divorce him.

Nothing, I want him to go away!
Nancy

the man is gay and he should admit to that now, there is nothing wrong with being gay,if he can't come clean with who he is... how can anyone believe him? He like so many hide behind the shroud of the church!

i would like to know where did he preach what is the name of the church that he used to go to before he did some kind of sexual contact and who did he do it to because i know most men do that to women and where was it did he have some kind of a addiction and that was not good that it happened so what caused it to happen please let me know i would like to know
from Tara L Davis

Hi David, good to see you on TV and hope you are doing well.

If Ted has homosexual tendencies, he is gay or bisexual, regardless of whether he acts upon those tendencies. There is nothing more to "process" and these are not "dark thoughts". The sexuality of others is irrelevant to your salvation. Refocus your energies on the real teachings of Jesus: learn to love your fellow man.

Ted Haggard is and no other words gay. Yes, he might be BI. But in all he has had sexual interest in men. While as a preacher downing the gay life style as he lived it as he spoke. He might stay with his wife and he really might love her, but part of him loves to either to be topped by men or like to be the topper. He will always want men even if he doesn't par take in it again. His wife is clueless if she really thinks that he is not gay or BI. If she can be into having her husband like men as well that is okay too. But, as a preacher he should not down the gay society as he will and always be part of it......

Grow up America! There are so many married men cheating sexually with men as well as other women. And we all know it! The great majority of them are good men who love their wives and are great providers to their families. Most of us men simply have a serious challenge with sexual fidelity. I'm not saying this is right or wrong...it just is. I think the lesson in all of this is for us all to open our eyes face the truth and realize noone is perfect. (And maybe provide us men with more fidelity training!) And for God sake give up all the hypocrisy! What I would ask Ted is, how are you doing brother?

I want to hear him apologize to gay people for making them feel like they are demons by referring to homosexuality as "darkness." The reason he is in darkness is because he is working so hard to repress who he really is. As a gay man I never feel like I am leading a dark life; I am well-adjusted and happy with myself. Ted clearly hates himself. You can see it in the smile he plasters on his face.

What an amazing family and tribute to love and tolerance, acceptance and forgiveness. I'm so glad there was not a tragic suicide and instead a new path of life with integrity. What brave and amazing people!

Homosexuals who are true to themselves have not sinned. The sin is the lie. Homosexuals lead healthy, full lives. We are great teachers, parents and contributors to society. The myth that homosexuality is an illness serves only the narrow-mindedness of our culture. Mr. Haggard is an example of the judgement that gay culture has had to endure that is not based on the truth of our lives but
on the Christian belief that we are "less than" those who are straight. We should not be judged by the limited standards of straight culture. We have much to offer to society. It is a shame that Mr. Haggard is unable to allow that side of himselt to be part of being a child of God.

I ASK AGAIN–How old was Grant when Haggard took him to bed?
PLEASE ANSWER

I am so dissappointed that Mr. Haggard refers to his natural tendencies as "Dark Thoughts," insulting all gay individuals that DO NOT FIND THEIR LIGIMATE, GOD GIVEN FEELINGS AS DARK. The fact that he is working so hard to try and ignore who he is as he was born is very sad. His lovely wife is in total denial.

If he enters another church for the duration of his life it should be to sit on a pew and not ever aproach the pulpit. He gave up that privilege when he became responsible for thousands loosing faith.

TWEEKERZ ARE GOOD AT LYING. I WOULD SAY WHATEVER THE PEOPLE WANTED TO HEAR ALSO IF I HAD A BOOK AND MOVIE TO PROMOTE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!

Hooray for Mike Jones, the hooker who busted Ted. Haggart would never have come this far if it hadn't happened. He'd still be the same hypocrite using gay bashing to collect millions of dollars, as preachers have successfully been doing for decades.

I am a (gay) Christian too, so I hope the best for Haggart and his family. Of course he is grateful for a beautiful wife and lovely children! After all, if he were out as a gay man, he would not be able to marry and in many states couldn't even adopt.

The problem with this interview is that in the end, Haggart still says being gay is a sin. He has a long way to go and unlike a lot of gay people who have suffered discrimination, violence and even murder due to their orientation (encouraged by the rhetoric of homophobic preachers), Haggart obviously hasn't suffered enough.

"Pam", good luck getting through this life reading the Bible as literal. I am sure there are lots of things in the Old Testament that you are overlooking in living your own life as you judge everyone else trying to quote scripture from the new New Testament....

To: Carla Perez January 29th, 2009 9:55 pm ET who wrote...

I am a fellow Christian and like you Ted, have realized as the scriptures say….Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy.
The sexual urges for the same sex are called temptations just like someone would have the urge to do drugs, rob a bank. lie, murder, etc…we learn on our journey’s to not give into every thought that crosses our mind. I think the key to Teds is that he was molested in the 2nd grade and it was not dealt with properly.

From: Chad McCoury...
So, if sexual urges for the same sex are called temptations are sexual urges for the opposite sex also called temptations?

Being gay is like being black white or yellow or pink or blue, its not envirenment I was raised by two hetrosexuals it is intrinsic in our nature and hate is supposedly not a christian virtue, he who lives in glass houses etc. in the age of Obama I suggest we all learn to live and let live, Ted Haggart continues the hatred and denial of what is natural in nature but is shunned by a church that should cast a light on their own corruption and hatred and ask the question, why is the pope wearing prada shoes?

It is sad that terms such as "sexual immorality" and "disgraced" are used, not because Haggard had a sexual relationship outside of marriage, which would make such terms more appropriate, but because he had homosexual relationships. I am a Christian who believes that God made gay people gay. Gays do not choose to be gay. Who would choose to be discriminated against? God and Jesus love homosexuals as unconditionally as they love heterosexuals. Being gay is not a sin. Studying scripture appropriately confirms my belief. Please read the book "What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality."

Pastor Haggard has struggles with sin. We all struggle with sin. He has admitted his sin and apologized. God is at work in this family's life, it is evident. God will finish the work he has started in this man. Judas was the ultimate hypocrite and had he confessed(repented) with a broken and contrite heart, Jesus would have forgiven him. Seek Christ in all you do.

God bless you and your family.

If Ted is going to preach – How is he going to handle the issues regarding his followers sexuality differences. He states that he is struggling to deal with his demons, does this mean that he still has strong sexual attraction to men, and if so how does he deal with these desires?

Amen, Rex!!!

Ted Haggard is a prime example of "Amazing Grace". It is not that he fell, it is the fact that he has a battle inside of himself that is NOT indicative of the Evangelic Christians. He is the "chosen" at this time to address and be with people that have sexual identity frustrations in their hearts. I truly believe there are all kinds of sexual identifications including being Gay/bisexual. How the scriptures have been translated and interpreted and preached may not be so after all. Perhaps this is our invitation to open our hearts let down our expectations of others and just love. There is to much of this hatred going on in the name of "Christianity". I truly believe it takes the ego and bragging rights out of a Christian family when a family member comes out. Humility and raising your head in love is truly what will make our world turn around. How do I know this? My dearest son is gay. We did not blink an eye because love was over powered. He is a successful news anchor and contriubes to the gay world and the straight world for a better understanding.

Bob January 29th, 2009 9:48 pm ET

Rex,

As a former evangelical pastor, I too wonder how many colleagues and parishioners struggled with the same thing but because the church condemned it, they were left with guilt and shame for who they are. This is why so many single men went into the priesthood: where else could a gay man go?

Bob:

Why would a gay man go into a profession that condmens him? I don't understand what you said. Please explain.

BecauseTed Haggard committed a homosexual act, does that make such acts right or okay? I would like to hear him say: "it is wrong, even though I did it."

I believe that he, and anyone else should be forgiven, but his action should not give anyone a boost to engage in such behavior. What if he was caught with another woman, would that give all married men the right to have extra-marital affairs?

My god ,lets call a spade a spade!!!

"Let him that has not sinned before cast the first stone". Even Peter denied Christ, after he swore he NEVER would. Mr. Ted, I truly respect your courage and humility. Your wife is an amazing gift and a great example unto believers. The Lord will fully restore you and your great family. I'm with you in prayers.

As a believer in Christ, I agree with what Haggard's wife said when she said we have to make the right choices and not act on thoughts. Oprah disagreed with her because she doesnt feel that Jesus wants us to deny ourselves. He does. The bible states just that. We have to deny ourselves, pick up the cross and follow Him. It is all SIN. Heterosexual sex without marriage, lying, stealing, hate, lust, homosexuality etc. is all sin and we should not do it!

Did any of you see the movie Doubt?

Haggard is so obviously feminine, it is embarrassing to see him still denying his sexuality. And it is infuriating to see him and his wife still preaching hatred and intolerance.

hey rex, how about you keep to dancing gay as your career... and leave the intelligence to others... I love how you abuse "christians" yet you do the very thing you accuse him of.... grow up... A lot of people need to realize that "choices" are a part of life... being gay, just another choice... as much as being christian... stop attacking his christianity instead of the true fact that yeah, he messed up according to his standards.

do you know also ted haggard this was not good because god love us children and they will forgive our sins if we pray to them and say that we are sorry for what we did that was wrong so you are doing right thing by admitting of what you did was wrong and do you read your bible because i read my bible about god and our lord Jesus Christ one of these days you are going to be god so what you think and why did you do it let me know from tara

Obviously he is getting the help and support he needs to change his life and rebuild his relationship with God and his family. The word "gay" is used way too loosely and more serious therapy should be given those who have been sexually abused before just accepting they are gay. When these persons haven't been able to debrief emotionally, they act out. That is documented. Many have dealt with the abuse and proved they were not actually gay.

why dont people get it, know matter if your straight or gay people all have the same fundamental needs , they are no different ,if people were honest they would relize this. if we would quit making a big deal out of this it would be accepted like every other differences people have .i have studied and spent long hours coming to this conclusion. i am a mother of a 35 yr. old gay son im very proud of him, not many people have as much compassion caring for fellow humans as the man i speak of.

Can someone tell me why is Mr. Haggard so nonchalant about the fact that he raped when he was in the 2nd grade by a man who worked for his father? That's a major and traumatic event of his childhood and possibly contributes to the sexual struggles of his adulthood. Oddly, he spoke almost fondly about being raped on Oprah yesterday, saying it didn't seem like abuse.

I'm sad for Mr. Haggard.

Homophobic individuals along with fanatic religious freaks, are the REAL EVIL in our society, NOT GAY PEOPLE!!!
The only way for us to be able to get along with each other, is through tolerance and mutual respect and not hatred.
I hope this is a good lesson to be learned by all these bigots here in the US.

I feel 'religious right' has been such champions/heros of persecution and dictating their exclusivity on what the right thing to do is. Speak to persecution and what you expect in the future?

Forget everyone else. How could he do this to his children?

As a gay man, who long ago accepted the fact that a vast majority of psychiatrists and psychologists have determined that "being gay" is a genetic condition and not a "life choice", The fact that someone like Ted Haggard cannot resist acting on his gay inclinations is only further proof that this is something that is inherent in the genetic make-up of indiduals and is not a choice that people make.

I think Ted needs to come to grips with the fact that "being gay" is not his sin, or, as he says, "a complication". Ted's sin is the fact that he is in a monogamous committed relationship and he went outside of that relationship and broke his commitment to his wife. He is no more or less guilty than any gay man who is in a committed relationship with another man, and then goes out and has sex with another man.

The "complication" in Ted's life is the fact that he does not accept his attraction to men as something that is perfectly normal in at least 10-15% of the population. He almost seems to "justify" his infidelities because they are with "other men", and, consequently calls them "complications". If he were having relationships with other women, would he consider that a "complication"?

He needs to accept the fact that he is gay, or at least bi, BUT he is in a committed relationship and must not act on those feelings or he will be betraying the commitment he made to his wife. Just as a gay man in a committed relationship would be wrong to have relations with another man, because he would be betraying the commitiment he had made to his male partner.

It grieves me deeply to hear his wife's response as to how she would react if she learned one of her children was gay. She commented essentially that they "would be compassionate and try to work this through". This family needs to understand that being gay is natural, Being bi-sexual is natural. When someone chooses a life partner, choose one that is male or female, but once that choice is made, they need to be true to that partner, whether they be gay, bi, or straight.

I hope that all of you are happy about the fact that yet again you get to 'make your voice heard' and have someone to put all of your labels on. I find it so interesting that each one of you that call this man a hypocrite are hypocrites yourself. When you point the finger, three point back at you. I'm not gay nor a supporter of Ted Haggard, but I am a supporter of someone trying to get his life together. Who are any of you to have these 'burn 'em at the stake' opinions just because he chooses his family over a lifestyle? Is it because you don't have a show or are on TV? Please, I'd love to know! Or is it simply this; do you just lack that certain something that would make you be compassionate? Is that it? For all of you who want compassion in your own life or to be understood, I'd urge you, show a little compassion yourself. I do understand that it's really easy when it's a guy on a TV screen you don't know to have such anger. Who knows, maybe you'll get to take out a little aggression, I don't know. I'd hope that these opinions that some of you have posted are not a reflection of how you are in your own life. I hope this is not a reflection of how you are towards people in your own life. If we as a people do not learn to be more compassionate, caring and forgiving, there is really no hope for us. Judge not! You will most certainly be judged. Count on it.

jerimiah
ARE you kidding, where do you get the right to say your beleifs are more righteous than mine? Because you were brought up with them? are you better than me? Do you not breath, bleed and love in the same way? Like most organized religion you condem what you hate in your own behaviuor Ted haggard as an example, forgive me for I have sinned , Jimmy Swaggart slept with prostitutes yet cried to his flock and they forgave yet they are sinners in his and gods eyes? Come on !!! We are all born as we are, gat straight black white good bad and all inbetween but the worlds conflicts to meseem to be about whos god is right and whos moral code we should follow. What if we all just lived are lives and didn't condem? Shocking we may all live in harmony!

What about Larry Craig...hmmm his is straight too right?

I am glad for Mr. Haggard and his famiy that he is in the "process". We all have our journeys. I see he has a long way to go when he correlates his infidelity, dishonesty, and drug abuse with "the sin of homosexuality". Like so many others, he is wrong. If he keeps reading the bible as a well-intentioned but ignorant theologian, he will not find the peace that his "process" could bring. I hope that the spirit of Christ will continue to "open his heart and mind" in such a way that he accepts himself and others completely.

Come out Ted. You're embarassing everyone (gay, straights, bisexuals). Homosexuality is no more a sin than eating shellfish, pork, mixing fabrics, etc...(according to the Bible). That's why it's not in the 10 commandments...but lying IS! Shame on you.

Hey REX... you said, and I quote, "What if we all just lived are lives and didn't condem?" How about you start that revelution by keeping your own tongue in check... You just proved you are as human as Ted... All of your blogs have been synical and sarcastic yet you have the nerve to say ssomething like that... lol You are part of the entire problem known as mankind. Maybe if you took a spoonful of your own medicine the world might be different by one person. Like I said, just stick to dance... its one thing you ARE good at... this is not...

What Mr. Haggarard will not say on television, I will say for him. For all of you that are Christians please read the Bible. The Bible says that a man laying with a man is an abomination. It says, "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it [is] abomination" – Lev. 18:22. "If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood [shall be] upon them" – Lev. 20:13. "Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:" – Romans 1:24. "And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet." Romans 1:27 Wait! Wait! Wait! If you are a Christian keep reading.
Rom 1:28
And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
Rom 1:29
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
Rom 1:30
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Rom 1:31
Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
Rom 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

So you see Mr. Haggard's struggle comes from within. It is the fact that deep within he knows that God is not pleased with a homosexual lifestyle. It's in the Bible, folks, you can not get around it. I'm not bashing. I am just sharing what is in black and white. It's not hate. It is written! Was he wrong for preaching on it when he was involved himself? Maybe. But let's not blur the bottom line. The church has a right to stand by its biblical principles and doctrines. For those of you that have children if you start taking drugs, or start drinking it does not mean that you would stop telling your children that it is wrong. You're struggling with it, yes, but it's still wrong and I would hope that you would advise them not to do it . As you can see above it's not just homosexuals, there are other sins that God is not pleased with in our lives. The problem is most do not want the church to look at homosexuality as a sin, but we have to because that is what the Bible says. "Abomination," "error," "unseemly," "uncleanness," c'mon these are all words that denote or imply that God Himself is not pleased with this lifestyle. He sent His son Jesus Christ to die for our sins. So that if someone is caught up in any of the things listed above they should seek Him for forgiveness but also turn or repent from all sinful ways. I love every person. A homosexual, a drug addict, a prostitute, the worst of the worst but it does not change the fact that their struggle is a sin and that God wants to help them with it. The Bible is a book of morality. It is the Christian's guide for life. Nothing in it is for our harm but all of it is for our good! If I am and adulterer – guess what? The bible says I'm guilty of sin. A liar? Yes, guilty of sin. So just like they asked Jesus someone might ask, well who can be a Christian then because we all have some kind of sin in our lives. You're right! That's why God's love and forgiveness has been provided through Jesus Christ – however, not for us to continue in the sin, but for us to seek deliverance from the sin! I could go on an on but you have to read it for yourself, pray for understanding, it's in the Holy Bible, plain and in black and white. Peace and love to all people.

Columbine victim Mark Taylor who took 8 bullets went to New Life Church for healing. We learned that the gunmen at Columbine were avenging a bad arrest, not hallway harassment. The arrest likely included sexual assault by a deputy. He was hoping his church would expose this . Here are two small pieces of what w have discovered.
google final report Columbine videosift--a National Geographic Documentary that exposes that the killers left a written motive that they were avenging a bad arrest about 39 min.
google Columbine family request-–what we believe happened during the arrest. Mark has ben betrayed by his country and his Church