Ted Haggard - Former pastor found with male escort in 2007 to make "Big announcement" tomorrow

[stevenleser]

http://www.kktv.com/news/headlines/95325379.html

Hopefully he has something to say that is positive for the LGBT community.

[Richard Steele]

1. Whatever you think it might be, it's gonna be something WORSE.

[Incitatus]

10. Yes, something like the power of God cured him. All you have to do is pray. nt

[Demstud]

23. Probably new ministry for homosexuals

My guess is he's going to start big camp or church for "curing" homosexuality.

[Mojeoux]

33. He was addicted to speed as well.

Maybe he's gonna go after cranksters.

"It was all because of the Meth."

[GoddessOfGuinness]

2. Don't count on it.

I'd not be surprised if he announced that he was "cured". :-(

[davidinalameda]

3. highly doubtful

[xchrom]

4. um -- the LGBTIQ community doesnt need ANYTHING positive to say about us.

that is a perfect example of Soft Bigotry in action.

[stevenleser]

13. No, it isn't. As a member of several minorities, I would say the same thing if someone

who had been a racist announced that he had something "BIG" to say tomorrow.

[xchrom]

16. i dont care how many 'memberships' you carry.

bigots or former bigots saying something positive is about themselves not about rational reality.

but about their own personal transformation.

if the wind was blowing in the right direction -- they'd still kill you.

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[Richard Steele]

32. Damn right they would. nm

[David Zephyr]

5. The only "announcement" he will make will be to himself.

What a boor.

[Toucano]

6. Oh, my bated breath! n/t

[MrScorpio]

7. Maybe it's his new Fire Island line of Speedos

Exactly the thing that the fashionable homophobic televangelist wants to be seen in this summer season.

[Ruby the Liberal]

8. My guess: Announcement = New Church n/t

[Missy Vixen]

11. I'm with you

New church. And, oh yeah, he's cured of Teh Gay.

I pray for those who suffer because of his refusal to accept who he is, and his belief it can be "cured".

[havocmom]

20. Wasn't there mention of that not so long ago? Seem to recall something about a new ministry.

And now his wife is going to be out and about on talk shows starting tomorrow, according to TMP
http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/06/rev-ted-haggard-to-make-big-announcement-tomorrow.php?ref=fpblg

...

Late Update: Haggard's wife Gayle will appear this week on Joni Lamb's show, a half-hour talk show that describes itself as "focusing on the importance and relevance of the Gospel in today's society."

Gayle Haggard's appearances are scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday.

So, is his wife gonna be the new shyster, err, evangelist, in the family? My guess: he announces he is 'cured of teh gay' and it was 'through the miracle of his wife's devotion' to him, god, and collection plates.... Praised be and pass the loot to a new PO Box.

[stevenleser]

28. Looks like you hit the nail on the head.

Nothing new here really. Unfortunately.

[Kerrytravelers]

9. Can you see the fundies head spin if he comes to terms with the fact that being LGBTQ is NORMAL.

Of course, they'll disavow him, but there will be some that will begin to question their hatred.

Or, he'll completely suck and say he's "cured" of being normal and who he is.

[jonnyblitz]

12. what is *positive* about claiming he was cured from being

gay? Jesus. :crazy: Yeah that will be a big help to the gay community/ :sarcasm:

[AsahinaKimi]

14. maybe he will announce that

He has packed his bags and moving to the San Francisco, and the Castro district. In that case, good luck! Change of life style will do him some good. He might even like this city, find a nice partner, settle down, work at a Starbucks, go to Giants games.. eat Garlic Fries, do the Bay~to~Breakers, ~~ leave his past behind...


wishful thinking, I know.

[donco6]

15. Just his new church. It's already been in the papers here.

Ho hum.

[katanalori]

17. Prediction.......

He was leading church services in his home. I read that they were building a new church for him and his flock.
Big announcement = church is ready with special facilities to "cure teh Gays."

I hope I am wrong, but I do not have high hopes re Ted Haggard.

[Rhythm]

19. I'm afraid you're probably right,,,

Now if we could just find a way to cure people of feeling the need to cure teh gays...

[Dr.Phool]

21. He's gonna have a reality show with Ru Paul.

[joeybee12]

22. BIG announcement? Is he gonna admit that size does matter to him?

:shrug:

[Javaman]

24. Let me guess..

He has been "cured" of the gay and needs money from his followers to maintain his un-gayness ministry.

anything for a buck.

[havocmom]

25. OK, it's 'tomorrow' and well past the 12:30 EDT time the for the 'big news'

Anybody hear/see anything about what the weasel is up to now?

[malaise]

26. Dream on - he's announcing his new racket

Former pastor of New Life Church, Ted Haggard, returned to the spotlight Wednesday as he announced that his family is starting a new church. We're streaming that announcement right now on...man needs to sell his snake oil potions.

[DefenseLawyer]

27. Whatever it is, you can bet it will involve someone sending him money. n/t

[Mari333]

29. heres the 'big news'

http://blogs.alternet.org/speakeasy/2010/06/02/ted-haggard-starts-new-church-allegedly-open-to-gays-but-not-gay-marraige/

he opened a church for gays, but NO gay marriage

Ted Haggard Starts New Church Allegedly Open to Gays — But Not Gay Marriage


“All are welcome. Whether you’re a Democrat, a Republican, gay, straight, bi- tall, short, addict, recovering addict….I believe Jesus’ arms are open to all,” said Haggard in a news conference this morning.

Haggard said that the 2006 scandal that ended his career as pastor of New Life Mega Church and passionate gay-basher helped him embrace a more accepting Christianity. “I don’t judge people anymore.” Also helpful in Haggard’s transformation: the Prenner Group, a Los Angeles based PR group that also counts as its clients “Girls Next Door”, according to their site.

GUESS WHAT TED, GBLT PEOPLE ARE ALREADY WELCOMED IN CHURCHES.

[gratuitous]

30. Hmmmm

So, are Jesus' arms open to all, or just those who want to "change" their gay (or worse - Democrat) lifestyle? I can understand how a lot of folks would be really wary of just what Mr. Haggard has in mind for this next new step in his ministry.

On the other hand, if Ted's really trying to make amends for past wrongs, this could be seen as movement in the right direction.

[stevenleser]

31. Sadly, I do not think that it is...

He is basically presenting himself as "cured".

[jesus_of_suburbia]

34. He's looking for the $$$$$$$$