Haggard admits (practically) everything

[pegkerr]

Here.

He magnanimously asked his congregation to forgive his accuser. That's so very nice of you, pal.

Then they gave him a standing ovation.

What a . . . [considers for a while and then decides that words fail me.]

Comments

[longtimegone]

The ones re not bad are the ones that are quiet about their faith.

I actually disagree with that.

I don't think it's about being quiet. It's about not being a hypocritical asshole, regardless of what you do or don't believe. I think that would solve a lot of problems from either side.

[nmalfoy.livejournal.com]

Being a hypocrite is bad. But to me, the best way to get someone to see that Christianity is a good thing is just to live your life--don't shout about how wonderful you are because you've Found Jesus. Let others come to you if they see that you've got it together. But that's just my take on it.

[longtimegone]

I see what you mean, or at least I think I do.

But I think that goes back to, again, just not being an asshole. I kind of bristle at the idea that I should never talk about the fact that I'm a Christian, because I'm most certainly not ashamed of my personal faith (even if certain factions of it make me want to throw up and hide on occasion).

[nmalfoy.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, you shouldn't hide it. Grrr. It's hard to put this in words. I just don't think you should broadcast it to people you don't even know. Sure, once you know someone, you share things about who you are and what makes you who you are. Sexuality, religion, favorite Care Bear, etc. See? But to a total stranger... that's just odd, to me.