Ted Haggard Announces Formation of New 'Inclusive' Church in Which He Won't Perform Gay Marriages

[Ian David]

Ted Haggard has made his "groundbreaking announcement".

Beliefnet reports:

"...the Haggards are starting a new ministry, called St. James Church. During his press conference at his Colorado Springs home, surrounded by his family, Haggard said his new church's theme would be to 'help other people go through the difficult times in their lives.' Everyone will be welcome: Democrat, Republican, gay, straight, addicts, tall, short, etc...Haggard said that he doesn't expect St. James to become another megachurch, but 'helping one is better than helping none.' The church's name comes from the Bible's book of James, which emphasizes good works along with faith; Haggard said it stems from the 'tangible form' of love and help that his family received after his fall from grace."

I'll have video here as soon as it's available.

For now, a few live tweets from the Wonk Room:

More:
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[old mark]

1. I wonder if there is a saint who preached against lieing....nt

[callous taoboy]

2. Smooth huckster, ain't he?

[beyurslf]

3. By inclusive, does he mean that they will have gay prostitutes available for parishioners after the

services?

[leftofcool]

4. Move over rentboy.com

there's a new game in town.

[HillWilliam]

5. The gay whore will be up front with the microphone

with a hand full of "gimme" and a mouth full of "much obliged".

If any man tells you he has a lock on Absolute Truth™ and knows the Mind of G'd -- keep your hand on your wallet with both deep in your pocket.

[joeybee12]

6. His only sexual "problem" now is he's run out of money to continue paying for it...n/t

[Ian David]

7. And the other shoe drops on Ted Haggard's "new church": Reality TV

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