Nah....her lawyer saw the right amount $$$$$$ for her to stay....nothing like a raise!

There is a lot more money in preaching redemption than preaching about the ills of divorce, while you are divorce.

Guess he didn't pray the gay away. She must have decided it would be easier to have access to the riches of "his" church if she stayed married to him. There are numerous gay men who are married and the wife is OK with that. I do say Long is gay . . . and deceitful. She just didn't know it until his secret life came out.

In too many of these churches, the so called bishop or pastor can do no wrong in the eyes of their followers. This is a cult, not a Christian church. Long's use of the term "bishop" is a desecration to those who are truly bishops in their church hierarchy. In this so called church tradition, one who calls himself/herself a "pastor" also claims the false title of "bishop." They are self-appointed "bishops," not elected by any church tradition or denomination. So, it's nothing but a cult doing what they please.

Her lawyer probably told her that there was no way to break the prenup.

So what if he likes to swing both ways? I saw she get all his money and stay with him.. And give him a tough time for his gayness.

Maybe they can have a menage trois with one of his male lovers?

BW, at least he didn't torture or kill people who didn't agree with him, unlike the lawful "bishops" you refer to. His child molestation is also rather tame in comparison to the more legitimate bishops you prefer.

lol, what legitimacy does the Catholic church add to your faith? Come on, man. One's relationship with God, or lack of relationship or perception of God is a wonderful thing. Institutionalizing, and capitalizing upon that is where it all goes wrong-Eddie Long or the Catholic Church.

Any good work must become institutionalized if it is to last beyond a single person or single generation. Spirituality without religion is a fool's dream, and leads to various cults such as that of Mr. Long. BTW, a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Why not read a couple of history books instead.

For a woman wanting privacy, she certainly cannot shut up about her on again off again divorce. Sheesh.

I greatly appreciate the church's efforts toward preserving history. But everything from a cocaine-laced wine to murder has been endorsed by the pope.

I doubt you read more books than I. I know for certain you see what you want to see.

Funny you should mention that. I've got two friends, twin brothers in fact, where one of them is gay and lives with his partner, and the other is straight, is married, and has 3 kids.

So much for the whole 'gay is in my DNA' thing...

@Logres: That's your definitive proof that keeps you believing a myth? No wonder you probably believe in the fairy tale of christianity, too. No one has ever said that one's environment doesn't impact a person's development. So, if your "identical twin" example is your magic bullet then I'd keep looking. All your example essentially states is that your straight friend could be choosing to live a lie....is that your desired state? By the way, I challenge you to ask your gay friend whether he chose that path.

Being gay isn't genetic. It is, at least from what I have read, more physical. The brain of a gay man or lesbian is wired more to the opposite gender. Since the brain runs your whole body, your emotions, everything, I can believe that gays really can't help who they are attracted to. I suppose it is a choice to act on that attraction, but otherwise, no.

Looks like this couples deciding on whether to divorce or not is as confusing as the Rev's sexual identity?????

Pray on this bi**h. Im soooo tired of all these bible thumping pimps. And to think they were led by the "SPIRIT".GEEEEEEZ. So much for their omnipotent god

If you read the article, it says that the divorce was on, then it was off, THEN it was on again. IOW they are divorcing. she changed her mind, then changed it back again.

If you read the article, it says that the divorce was on, then it was off, THEN it was on again. IOW they are divorcing. she changed her mind, then changed it back again.

She has to take a good look at what monies she would be collecting if she divorced him. divorcing him probably means that their church would crumble and fall and the free money flow would dry up and she would be forced to actually work a real job.

She and her hubby both are happy living off the stupid that hand their money over to these two, and in some cases, handing their children over to the preacher.

Sick, yes, but I'm loving it, because we re all witnessing what Church and Religion is all about. Money, control, molesting children, getting a free ride in not paying any taxes, manipulating and brainwashing stupid people to follow them and their idiotic beliefs and so on...

GTFU people, no god has ever saved anyone, doctors, paramedics, science and medicines are your real gods (in a sense). They are the ones that save people's lives, and people help people, not go, and no al these bs churches that make the claim they are doing gods work and helping people. Look at the homeless rate in America and the impoverished people that seems to keep growing bigger as churches grow larger and rake in billions per years.

I haven't seen any god save all the starving children in Africa or other parts of the world and that has been going on for more than 30 years now. I would like to know when your bs, intangible god is going to make an appearance and actually do something that is so great for the people everyone preaches is so gd good.

It's all about the money when it comes to these charlatans people follow around and hand their money over to. Wake up and smell all the godly bs you have been fed over the centuries.

Church and Religion is a Tax Free Business and they all need to be taxed or shut down.

It must be horrible for her to be in this position. She has loved this man for 20 plus years and he is unrepentant with his deeds. He is not making the needed changes and getting an accountablity partner to correct his ways. She can leave him free of any blame since he is not behaving in a way honoring in their marriage. Now it is time for the church elders to step up and give this guy the boot.

@Arieus:

Though I agree that Christianity as a religion has become corrupted due to the greed and poor leadership of some individuals, it is still important to note that religion is not of God, but is man made. God did not make Christianity, people did. Secondly, God is not a genie. War, poverty, and sickness is a direct result from the evil of mankind. God does not condone someone going out and killing innocent victims because you've suddenly gone insane. God does not condone the unequal distribution of money and resources around the world so that some populations can live well and others can't. God is not going to come down and clean up the mess that we made as a human race.

God is a God of giving free will and we as a human race are responsible for the security and the well being of individuals around us. If we see an injustice or an imbalance in the world, God can work through mankind to fix it, but WE have to allow Him/Her to work through us. Science and medicine is neutral and can be used for good or evil. I personally believe that God works through doctors and scientists (as well as teachers, social workers, lawyers, engineers, pastors, etc) who choose to do good and benefit mankind. However, if you choose to use your gifts within your profession to do evil, then God is not to be blamed for that. Do not blame God for the evil actions of the human race. Yes, you're right that the church is a business and the bottom line is money. But also note the difference between church and a church building. The simplest definition of a church is a gathering of people to worship God. That doesn't have to include a multi-billion dollar building (Jesus preached to his followers and it wasn't in one of these!) or it can, but that building is nothing more than a place of worship...just as your own home can be a place of worship if you choose for it to be.

I feel sad when any couple divorces. The love they shared at the time they married has been reduced to this? This pastor cannot control his sexual urges and remain faithful to his wife. Shame on him.

Shelia, I definitely agree with your post and I do believe the only choice the gay person has is whether or not to act on their urges.

Arieus, there is a God. I love, worship, and adore our Lord. I recognize our Lord within my heart and soul and that has blessed my life immeasurably. I was in your shoes once, an atheist, for almost 20 years. I cannot believe how my life has been transformed now and that emptiness is completely gone. I pray the same for you!

The problem here is not the gay sin, to divorce or not, the media, or an individual who seems to be involved. The problem is already dealt with as is the answer of who is accountable. It is all in the sovereingnty of God, aka Jesus Christ of Nazereth. If we were truly in Him, we would know the Truth. My question is simple, What Does GOD declare reguarding divorce, gay relationships, male or female and is He a man that can lie? With His Truth of these issues, as well as who we are accountable to, we have knowledge of His will and what He requires of us, His creation and we will seek to please Him, who is the Most Holy High God. Keep thinking we have no responsibility to Him and we will all receive His promise, the Wage or Payment for sin is DEATH. I hope we will all seek Him while he can still be found. Whatever state we find ourself in, do we count it Joy and are paitient waitin for Him to right the wrongs in our life with prayer and supplication or do we have to repay evil for evil hoping to recieve God's goodness to one who is worthy of Death?

Willie, what the heck are you talking about? Please stay on topic and stifle the biblical spew.

What I want to know is why these "megachurches" don't pay taxes! It allows guys like this (and wife) to live way too high on the hog!

Perhpas she found out all those assets are in the churche's name and she can't touch them. But if she stays, she gets her vacations and limo rides as always. I'm sure if he's that slick he's got it all set up in a tax free manner so he also pays no taxes but has control of it all. Is this a great country or what..haha

Yeah, too bad it's not his money. It's the money of the poor saps that actually believe he is a man of G*D. And she's probably a bigger money whore than he is....

Sabina. . . .I am not defending Mr. Long or his actions at all I just wanted to post an FYI and others who make remarks like yours. . .as a Pastor myself I do pay taxes and actually read the social security law and do pay into social security. I pay SICA not FICA because I am considered "self employed." I am not excusing the enormous pay that some of these 'men or women of God" make and their lifestyles. All I want to do is correct thinking out there that Pastors in churches don't pay taxes. I pastor a small church of only about 180. . .we keep no more than 30-40K in our church checking account at anytime (for emergencies) and the rest we use to help one another and the community around us. I know it is apalling that people like Mr Long get the headlines. . .but there are many who are very selfless in their faith and do attempt to bless one another and their neighboors and live as authentic life as possible.

Well said. I never give to Church Incorporated or Capitalinity Inc as these fraudsters are.. They feed and prey on the gullible and insecure. They are farthest from Jesus but because we all worship money and success we keep giving welfare checks to these fraudsters black or white or yellow does not matter. They are all frauds. give directly to the poor or the local food banks and hospitals instead. This man is a typical southern arrogant black man who thinks he is untouchable like Herman Cain.

Jeff, you are right and sound just like my pastor. He makes a pretty small salary, but he also has the parsonage, health care, and driving expenses. The whole budget is printed and passed to the congregation every year. If our pastor was getting an hourly wage, I bet it would break down to minimum. He and his wife are busy all the time, and I have nothing but respect for them. It does seem the bigger the church, the higher the salary and benefits, which I could never really understand.

geografer,

I agree. Or give it to that poor 103 yr old lady that is about to get evicted from her home?? I believe both are located in Atlanta...

And give up my limo and cheauffer, God doesn't want me to do that foolish thing. It cost money to be a MegaPreacher, I have to have the best and most expensive clothes, and those young men don't come free. You should see some of the bills my wife charges. God wants me to be at my best when fleecing, ah I ment to say tending my sheep. That old lady should get a job and pay her bills and maybe send me a donation.

That was my first thought, too. I hope it's not the case, for her sake.

I'm sure that he paid her a great deal of money to not divorce, and continue to pretend that they are happily married. A "business deal" is much more likely than a threat.

maybe it is just ...tick tock tick tock, you are getting sleepy, veery sleepy, at the sound of my snap, you ... ... ... boo har har.

Death, my heart cries out for lost souls such as youself. You and I both know the moment your life is in danger, you soul will cry out to God the father and then it will be too late. As with all things, us humans mess things up. But, that does not mean you should cast aside the maker of heaven and earth. God will judge him, don t you worry. But, do not allow mankind's sins to cause you or your children to fall short of the glory of God.

Never the less, God loves you.

"God loves you" but if you don't believe in the right way, "then it will be too late".

A little contradictory, not to mention, did God put you in charge of determining who is saved and who isn't?

@ death . . . : Such hate. You must have had some bad karma with a religious person.

GeorgeBurnsWasRight... Hell just about anybody who posts under this topic: I get where you are coming from because the world is full of people who think they know better and can show you the way, not to mention the multitude of people who WANT to pay them THEIR money to continue to hear them talk. That is simply a byproduct of the freedom we experience in this country, let them throw their money where they want. We as people must overstand that there exists among us people who don't know what the hell to do, what the hell is going on, and where the hell they're going (sorry if the word "hell" offends you), most won't even read this much of what I'm saying (lol). From the Bible perspective, you must overstand what the Bible says in the old (theirs a lot more than fire and brimstone and everyone people is not under the "law") and the new testament (please read what Jesus said and not what crazy pastors paraphrase or make up). The scriptures are there for you to read with a desire for enlightenment and improvement. The "right way" is suprisingly the way that everyone wants to be treated and If you believe God exists as the one singular truth and reality that is, I'm sure God can forgive you if you give a damn (oops) about being forgiven. You are in charge of your salvation, let no man/woman/transgender decieve you.

Christians just puzzle me. Look at the entire basis for their delusional beliefs:

God incarnated and sacrificed himself... TO himself... to ameliorate a situation that he designed, created, and caused himself.

How can anyone believe this nonsense? It simply makes no logical sense whatsoever. Seriously, you people need to drag yourselves out of the Bronze Age. There are no leprechauns, there are no fairies, and there are no gods. Life is MUCH better without the encumbrances such delusions bring with them. And believe me, you live this life much more fully once you fully realize it's the only one you get. :)

So well said Chad.

Religion ruins humanity

@ Death and Chad

Very well put! I could go off about religion for hours — but you saved me a lot of time! Thanks!

Religion sucks. Faith is better.

Chad, that is why Christianity is faith-based. Your question is a fair one, though. I bet many Christians have asked that one over and over again at some point in their lives. It is a tool the devil uses to shake one's faith. The concept of faith is not something that can be taught, it has to come from inside, and when it does, it will be strong and sure and you will know exactly what it is.

But Sheila, respectfully, having faith in something that's so demonstrably foolish and illogical doesn't make you a good Christian or a faithful warrior or any of that gibberish. It just makes you gullible. I was a devout Christian for years so I know all the rhetoric inside and out. The bottom line is that God is imaginary. There's not a scrap of evidence to support the existence of the Christian god (or indeed any deity), and any rational, logical examination of Christianity sends it crumbling to the floor.

For example, how can you worship a god who is so clearly enamored of slavery and is obviously a misogynist? There are numerous verses in the Bible that make it very clear that God is a champion of slavery, but has very little use for women (Old and New Testaments, mind you, so none of this "The Old Testament doesn't count anymore!" rationalization.) If the Bible is the inerrant holy word of a perfect god, surely he wouldn't have allowed such obviously evil things -- slavery and wanton discrimination -- to be fixtures in the book unless he fully approved of them. Right?

Further, God says "thou shalt not kill," but then spends half his time either slaughtering people himself, or commanding his flock to do it. The Bible is FILLED with directions to kill people (those who work on the Sabbath, insolent children, men who "lie with men" as with women (lesbians are spared, I guess) -- that's a lot of killing right there and that's just a small sample).

Then, you've got a god who is supposedly all-knowing, all-powerful, and all loving. Infallible. The perfect deity. What about rainbows? Rainbows, according to the Bible, are God's actual admission that he screwed up! He literally murdered every living thing on the face of the Earth (except the fearless crew of the SS Minnow... oops, sorry, wrong fictional tale), then regretted it and put rainbows in the sky as his promise to never do it again. And of course, we know today... I mean WE KNOW that such a flood quite simply never occurred. So not only does it fail to pass the "infallible god" test, it fails to even pass the "ever happened at all" test!

Yet Christians overlook and/or rationalize this and SO much more (note how King Herod's systematic slaughter of hundreds and hundreds of baby boys is left out of the Christmas story... hard to sell that one, even though it's a direct result of Jesus' arrival, preplanned and fully known by God). Talking snakes, burning bushes (also talking), virgin births, a man living unharmed inside a fish for three days. COME ON.

So, I'm sorry, but I can't understand why having "faith" in such utter nonsense is held up as some great character trait. It literally makes no sense at all to me. You call it faith, I call it delusion, which is defined as "a belief strongly held despite invalidating evidence."

P.S. "The devil" is imaginary, too.

Taking a break from cleaning. Your post is a good one, and full of things that every Christian who is honest with himself has wondered about. I will just leave it at this, I have had one experience in my life, and only one, that makes me absolutely sure there is something beyond this life. It was a definite physical thing that happened that has no logical explanation, other than that I won't go into it. I think God, having no physical embodiment, loves women as much as men. After all, he used Elizabeth and Mary for very important work. And wasn't Judith a woman? Seems like important stuff to me.

Can we say yet another publicity stunt.

You're kidding about teaching KARMA, right? One superstition instead of another? Man made all of it up. 85% of the people in the US believe that all our problems stem from Eve listening to the bad advise of a talking snake. Saying that's silly and then substituting some other belief is just as silly. Do what's right because it is right, not because Santa is making a list and checking it twice to see who's naughty or nice. If Karma worked, why do so many bad people do well and so many good ones die broke and alone? You do what is right and you take what life throws at you. It isn't fair and it isn't some great plan, it's just life.

Very true, Jeff. Believing in Karma inherently requires a belief in a sentient, omniscient, cosmic scorekeeper. As you said, it's just replacing one superstition with another. I would love to think that Karma was real, and that people who do bad things would always get their comeuppance, but alas, it's just wishful thinking.

And Sheila, thanks for a nice post. It's good to see people who can disagree, yet still maintain civility and even respect for the other's position.

Good. who would want to be married to a pedophile.

But he is not a pedophile - those boys were of age when this happened. I have always said they knew what was going on and they invited it. The bad part is that this Eddie Long is just ugly! That is where the nightmare would be happening for me over and over and over! I would have had a harder time getting past that face! At least if I am going to swing with you - can you not look like a "Monkey with a wig on"? Every time I see this man's picture - it looks like he is wearing a toupee!

My question is this, If she gets a chunk in the divorce, Does that become taxable under Capitol gains? I mean if she is not a officer of the church and distances herself from her husband.....just thinking that a tax lawyer better sharpen their pencils.

Because money talks, and he is the 'rain maker' of the church...

Because the people believe their fake "bishop" can do no wrong. You need to understand the culture of the members and then you will see why he was not asked to resign. This is a cult claiming to be a Christian church. Long is a self-appointed "bishop," not elected as a bishop by any religious order/denomination. This group is independent (he started the group) and is not accountable to any denomination, as with mainline true churches. He calls the shots; always has; and nobody dares to buck him. If they do, he will cause them to be "shunned" by the membership. This is how he is able to keep his hold on them. A cult is a cult, in any disguise.

These type people are the kool-aid wannabee's. Religion is a cult. Some people need a leader. They will forgive him after several sermons on God wants you to forgive. It's in the bible. It will get you to heaven. Do I hear an amen?

The same way a lot of German's followed Hitler even after he was proved to be a charlatan to most of the world. Jim Jones, that wacko in Waco, the twenty some odd who committed suicide to link up with a comet. As someone said their is a sucker born every minute, and suckers once fleeced refuses to admit that they have been fleeced. Ask any con man.

Really? I think she is staring down at the monetary figures on the sheet he is holding. Yeah....he not getting rid of me! That bastad's gonna keep payin'!

An eye for an eye and some knooky for some knooky. Sounds perfect!

nah, she means: the quick, the no-drama and half the money.

Did you not look at the picture of this woman? I think she would have trouble recruiting four anything! But then again - he is butt ugly and was successful so maybe there is hope for her!

Mal'achi

You stated that:

"The wife was reported to say that she will just seduce four young men into having sex with her; it's only fair."

If she intends on seducing four young men, I guess that means that she'll be ON the first, then off the first, then ON the second,then off the second,then ON the third, then off the third and then ON and then off of the last young man making a total of four.

I was wondering when people were going to notice the fact that the 'bishop' is a freaking PEDOPHILE!

Forget his marriage, that is a sham, what about the freaking children?!!!

This b@4875d belongs in PRISON!

Actually, his "victims" were of the age of consent by Georgia law. But they were likely coerced to "obey" the "bishop," to prove their devotion to God. Typical cult leader, desecrating Christianity.

I wonder what he does when he gets to this part of the bible. Maybe someone should share these verses with the congragation.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."

Be willing to bet he DOES NOT believe in god.

You guys seriously need to look up the word "pedophile" since you like throwing it around so casually. This "Bishop" Long guy is a sleazy person, but he's not a pedophile. Sexual contact with 17- and 18-year-olds is definitely not pedophilia nor child molestation. I'm not remotely defending this idiot, but you folks need to get a grip.

What is it with you people and the pedophile stupidity???? The guys were OF AGE!!!

But he was enjoying it.

Well, if that's what you want to do, I think you should do it and then write a blog about your whole experience.

Make up you mind lady.

Why throw up in your mouth? Throw up in the toilet instead.