If Pastor Haggard believed in God would he buy meth?

Question

By the way, mr Haggard admitted to buying meth. He has not admitted to having sex with that man.

Connie and David, Mr Haggard has made a fortune casting stones. When he decided to influence our politicians he opened himself up to criticism. He can't hide.

Answer 1

Anything like this can happen to ANYONE who takes their eyes off of Christ and starts focusing on the things of the world. Pastors are probably the most vulnerable of all since they are in the direct line of fire spiritually. Check out my blog below for an entry I just wrote about Ted Haggard.

Answer 2

Growing up in a heteronormative society where being gay is considered inherently evil, Ted Haggard suppressed his sexuality. In an attempt to change, he turned to God and even spoke out against gays and lesbians. In a bid for normalcy, he married and had a family.

Reverend Haggard now knows firsthand that sexuality cannot be changed. His own denial landed him in a relationship that could never bring him sexual satisfaction, despite what emotional bonds he may have with his wife. Unfortunately, it ended with lies and infidelity. It is probably his frustration and self-loathing that drove him to drugs.

Reverend Haggard has hurt his family terribly and there is no excuse for that. But the problem is not simply that he is gay -- the problem is that he succumbed to societal pressures and drew other into is fragile, fabricated lie.

It's not too late for Rev. Haggard to do something positive for society. He knows, perhaps better than anyone, that no amount of prayer can change someone's sexuality. He should admit that his political views were misguided. He should speak out against the pressures of heternormativity and speak up for committed, loving, honest relationships, gay and straight.

Answer 3

Read the Bible. Among other thing, it's about long list of men who have messed up bad. The "heros", Aberham, Moses, David, Job, Samson, and on and on, realize they have done wrong by God, repent, and go on and do great things. The real message of the Bible is, "we mess up - God still loves us" - a lot!.

Answer 4

I believe in God and I used and sold meth for twenty years.I believed in God all that time.I did not believe what I was doing was right although every one I knew did.We all just thought of it as modern moonshine.

Answer 5

I believe that so-called pastors who concentrate on negative preaching in order to scare their believers into opening their wallets can be sucked into evil themselves. They would be wise to focus their attention on Christ's positive example.

Answer 6

The bible says "All men have sinned and come short of the glory of god" no one is perfect and he who is with out sin cast the first stone he will answer to god ours is not to judge!

Answer 7

he wanted to **** and suck that guy all night long,now to do that he needed meth...as for god pastor haggardly needs to repent like all the freaks of his unfaithfulness ,do ,,,publicly,,,OH LORD I HAVE SINNED

Answer 8

Maybe he thinks that he will see god sooner if he uses it

Answer 9

What ever happened to being innocent until proven guilty.

Answer 10

Maybe he just believes in getting money from dumb people.