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    Haggards Hit “Divorce Court”

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    The Haggards say their marriage and Christian faith are stronger than ever, and they want people to know that divorce is not the answer.

    “This is part of Ted’s journey,” Gayle Haggard said. “It’s made him a better man. I see what has happened as a divine rescue.”

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    According to the Colorado Spring Gazeete... Ted and Gayle Haggard will be in divorce court today, but it's not what you might think.

    The Haggards are in Los Angeles to tape an appearance on Universal Fox's "Divorce Court," which will be broadcast nationally on April 1 and air locally on Fox 21, KRMX.

    The show's presiding judge, Lynn Toler, is interviewing the couple about how their marriage survived in the wake of the 2006 revelation that Haggard, founder and former pastor of New Life Church, was having a sexual relationship with a Denver male escort...

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    1. CS on Thu, March 19, 2009

      Dear Ted Haggard:


      I doubt that you read this board, as you have a number of things going on between HBO biographies, book deals, and heading to horrible daytime reality TV shows.  But on the off-chance that you happen to be reading the posts at MMI, I have a request for you:


      Stop it.  Just stop it now.


      You’re bringing shame to the Christian faith and the name of Jesus.  You’re abusing your situation and are showing no repentance or signs of a contrite heart or broken spirit.  To the contrary, you seem to be reveling in the results of your sinfulness.


      Please cease and desist from this nonsense, cry out to God for mercy, and disappear from the evangelical limelight.


      Sincerely,



      CS

    2. russ on Thu, March 19, 2009

      Dear CS,


      From what I have seen, Ted Haggart has handled his sin in a way that I wish others would learn from. He isn’t clamoring for any leadership role in the church, he has owned up to and repented from his immorality, and he has tried to move on without blaming God or anyone else. His focus appears to be on the harm caused to others and to his relationship to God. What shame are you talking about that Ted brings to the church? Is it the drug use? The infidelity?? the “icky” homosexuality??? Or worst of all a prideful eye (oh yea, that would not be him but someone else)????


      I think that, although certainly not perfect, that he is a better model as an example of a tragic fall, and it is too bad the church isn’t more visible in his restoration (why banish him from the freaking state, let alone his home church?)

    3. CS on Thu, March 19, 2009

      russ:


      “What shame are you talking about that Ted brings to the church?”


      I’ll use your points in order to illustrate:


      “He isn’t clamoring for any leadership role in the church,”


      He sure is clamoring for notoriety in the press, as this article would demonstrate.  And, as I recall, he was contemplating a venture back into the pulpit and did speak at at least one church since he was fired.


      “he has owned up to and repented from his immorality,”


      Repentance is demonstrable by turning from sin and wanting to avoid it through a conviction of the Holy Spirit.  And while he hasn’t had any further encounters with drugs or prostitutes, he still flocks to what his sins caused, including contributing to HBO documentaries and films based off of him.  He is using that to further himself in the news and public eye.


      Additionally, repentance is caused by grief of the heart (2 Corinthians 7:10).  In this case, he only came forward when people threatened to out his sins before others.  And the recent, “hush money,” scandal at his former church shows that it went much deeper to a cover-up.


      Sorry, that doesn’t seem like genuine repentance.  That seems more like the grief and actions taken by Esau and Judas, called, “metamelomai,” and not, “metanoia.”


      “and he has tried to move on without blaming God or anyone else.”


      How has he tried to, “move on?”  I see a man who, aside from actively engaging in those sins again, is defining himself by those selfsame sins and using it for marketing.  He broke the fellowship he had in his, “recovery group,” asked his former congregation for private donations, and more allegations keep popping up in the news.


      I refer you to the Wikipedia article on him and just the events in which he has participated in the last year for further proof.


      I sincerely hope that he comes to genuine repentance and steps out of the limelight.  That would glorify God the most.



      CS

    4. kitchen Door handles on Fri, March 20, 2009

      Totally agree with CS …

    5. fred on Fri, March 20, 2009

      “Pastor Ted” got so used to being worshipped at New Life Church that he craves it now. That is the problem with the unscriptual position of “Senior Pastor.” He was so used to having people fawn over him, slip checks and cash in his pockets, buy him gifts, praise him for his great sermons, he can’t accept that the sheeple aren’t flocking after him now. New Life Church, like a lot of churches today are involved in pastor and church worship and don’t even realize it. The pastor feels that he “runs” the church and can do as he pleases.

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    7. Lynn on Mon, March 30, 2009

      I am embarrassed to see Ted going on Divorce Court.  I am sure he needs the money, but he’s selling any chance of being taken seriously in Christian circles.  And, the world is still laughing at him and saying he just needs to admit one can be gay and Christian.  I am embarrassed.

    8. AUTUMN on Mon, March 30, 2009

      I agree wholeheartedly with CS.  Mr. Haggard needs to stay out of the spotlight and take time for healing and growth.  The world doesn’t need to know his ‘dirty laundry’.

    9. dman on Mon, March 30, 2009

      Wow, this blog is a slice of the Church tri-judgmental. I know Ted and have met him. I would pay attention to the exhortation, be careful, take heed, lest you also fall. Anyone care to throw the first rock? Let’s line up and get it going! Listen, if church/leadership where less prideful, more transparent and open we would not be so shocked at the issues that plague our congregations. Ted is a snapshot of who is in our congregations. Preach repentance by all means, as Jesus did, but extend compassion and grace. Ted will actually know how to reach the hurting better through this than pretending to do so before! How long is good for you guys, 5 years, ten, 15, I know lets just crucify him!


      in love,dman

    10. Lynn on Tue, March 31, 2009

      I think the issue is not judgmentalism towards the Haggards but using the worldly arena to state the case.  Have you ever watched the filth on Divorce Court?  I am embarrassed.

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