OK, I've put off asking this, but I guess I should...?

Question

Who the heck is Ted Haggard? Obviously he's some kind of celebrity religious figure, that much I can tell, but I don't watch much TV. I guess I'm pop-culture illiterate. But his name keeps popping up, usually used as a bludgeon against Christians by atheists, and since I don't even know who he is, it doesn't have much effect on me. So let me in on it, please. And tell me why I should care who he is.

*Dinobaze- I'm older than you think- I remember Grizzly Adams!

*Ignorantguy- Welcome back. Jesus loves you.

Answer 1

President of the National Asn. of Evangelicals and pastor of one of the largest and most politically active churches in Colorado, and a leader in the fight to prevent gay marriage, and a long time patron of male prostitutes and user methampetamines at the same time he hypocritically campaigned against each and made millions of his fundmantalist writings. When his gay hooker outed him he lied about it until th hooker produced tape recordings. He went for two weeks of counseling and is now pronounced 100% heterosexual by his pastor friends.

Answer 2

Ted Haggard (born June 27, 1956) is a former American evangelical preacher. Known as Pastor Ted to the congregations he has served, he is the founder and former pastor of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a founder of the Association of Life-Giving Churches; and was leader of the National Association of Evangelicals from 2003 until November 2006.

In November 2006, he resigned or was removed from all of his leadership positions after allegations of homosexual sex and drug abuse were made by Mike Jones, a former male prostitute. Initially Haggard denied even knowing Mike Jones, but as a media investigation proceeded he acknowledged that some allegations, such as his purchase of methamphetamine, were true. He later added "sexual immorality" to his list of confessions.

Answer 3

Ted Arthur Haggard (born June 27, 1956) is a former American evangelical preacher. Known as Pastor Ted to the congregations he has served, he is the founder and former pastor of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a founder of the Association of Life-Giving Churches; and was leader of the National Association of Evangelicals from 2003[1] until November 2006.

In November 2006, he resigned or was removed from all of his leadership positions after allegations of homosexual sex and drug abuse were made by Mike Jones, a former male prostitute. Initially Haggard denied even knowing Mike Jones, but as a media investigation proceeded he acknowledged that some allegations, such as his purchase of methamphetamine, were true. He later added "sexual immorality" to his list of confessions.[2]

After the scandal was publicized, Haggard entered three weeks of intensive counseling, overseen by four ministers. On February 6, 2007, one of those ministers, Tim Ralph stated that Haggard "is completely heterosexual."[3] Ralph later said he meant to say that therapy "gave Ted the tools to help to embrace his heterosexual side."[4]
more info about him:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Haggard

Answer 4

Ted Arthur Haggard (born June 27, 1956) is a former American evangelical preacher. Known as Pastor Ted to the congregations he has served, he is the founder and former pastor of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a founder of the Association of Life-Giving Churches; and was leader of the National Association of Evangelicals from 2003[1] until November 2006.

In November 2006, he resigned or was removed from all of his leadership positions after allegations of homosexual sex and drug abuse were made by Mike Jones, a former male prostitute. Initially Haggard denied even knowing Mike Jones, but as a media investigation proceeded he acknowledged that some allegations, such as his purchase of methamphetamine, were true. He later added "sexual immorality" to his list of confessions.[2]

After the scandal was publicized, Haggard entered three weeks of intensive counseling, overseen by four ministers. On February 6, 2007, one of those ministers, Tim Ralph stated that Haggard "is completely heterosexual."[3] Ralph later said he meant to say that therapy "gave Ted the tools to help to embrace his heterosexual side."[4]

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Answer 5

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Ted Arthur Haggard (born June 27, 1956) is a former American evangelical preacher. Known as Pastor Ted to the congregations he has served, he is the founder and former pastor of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a founder of the Association of Life-Giving Churches; and was leader of the National Association of Evangelicals from 2003[1] until November 2006.

In November 2006, he resigned or was removed from all of his leadership positions after allegations of homosexual sex and drug abuse were made by Mike Jones, a former male prostitute. Initially Haggard denied even knowing Mike Jones, but as a media investigation proceeded he acknowledged that some allegations, such as his purchase of methamphetamine, were true. He later added "sexual immorality" to his list of confessions.[2]

After the scandal was publicized, Haggard entered three weeks of intensive counseling, overseen by four ministers. On February 6, 2007, one of those ministers, Tim Ralph stated that Haggard "is completely heterosexual."[3] Ralph later said he meant to say that therapy "gave Ted the tools to help to embrace his heterosexual side."[4]

[edit] Television and movie appearances

Richard Dawkins and HaggardHaggard has appeared on several broadcast network programs, including Dateline NBC and ABC's 20/20. He also appears in the movie Jesus Camp.[23][24]

In early 2006, University of Oxford Professor Richard Dawkins interviewed Haggard as part of a British television documentary entitled The Root of All Evil?. During this interview, Dawkins spoke with Haggard about contradictions between the cumulative knowledge produced by science, and a literal interpretation of the Bible (particularly its account of creation). In response, Haggard claimed to "fully embrace the scientific method.” However, Haggard then stated that the conclusions of that method regarding the age of the earth and evolution were only the result of "some of the views that are accepted in some portions of the scientific community."

As Dawkins and his film crew were packing up to leave, there was a brief altercation in the car parking lot. According to Dawkins, Haggard ordered Dawkins's crew off his land with the words, "You called my children animals," and threatened legal action and confiscation of their recording equipment. Later, Dawkins speculated that Haggard was upset because Dawkins was actually stating the fact that all humans are animals.

Ted Haggard also appeared in the History Channel documentary The Antichrist, [25] as well as the HBO documentary Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi.[26]





So pretty much i'm guessing he is a pastor and makes apperances on tv and such

Answer 6

Ted Haggard is a prominent evangelical Christian preacher, who was active in many organizations dedicated to promoting Christian and 'family' values in American life. It turns out he was having a gay affair and probably doing drugs, which is against Christian teachings. So he became an example of supposed Christian hypocrisy; or at the very least a profound embarrassment.

Answer 7

Never heard of Ted Haggard.I have heard of Jimmy Swaggard,he was or maybe still is an Evangelical Preacher who had some problems and ended up asking forgiveness from his congregation and all christian people on TV.

Answer 8

I'm only vaguely aware of whose who in televangelism myself. I see them more as a shame to Christ than any help to anyone, especially when they pull stunts like getting caught with drugs and prostitutes.
It is very little wonder that so many people think Christians are stupid. Those in the limelight who claim to be God's messengers are basically stealing from His people right on His front door step.
I guess they have forgotten the story of Jesus in the temple with his corded whip. Or maybe they think He isn't noticing them, or something.
They will have alot to answer for, I think.

Answer 9

He was the head of the big mega-church in Colorado and a leader in the evangelical movement. That is until he confessed to using meth and having sex with a male masseuse for a three year period. Guess he didn't read that part of the bible about not casting stones at others unless you are without sin!

Answer 10

He used to be an Evangelical Preacher. He resigned as a minister after coming out homosexual. He formed New Life Church in Colorado. He was originally from Indiana. (Actually my parents BOTH grew up with him!)