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

[littlecatfeet.livejournal.com]

I have learned that some Christians are not bad (though there are very, very few. Most just shove their religion down your throat with no respect for yours or your lack of one).

This...upsets me as much as anything else in this situation. As a Christian, I don't know what to do about the fact that for so many people, Christianity is something to be treated with caution at best and reviled at worst because it has hurt them. I want to be offended, but I've personally gotten this response too many times to take offense anymore. I know A LOT of Christians who are wonderful, tolerant, loving people who don't want to shove their religion down anyone's throat. Unfortunately, they are not the most visible, or the most vocal contingent. That prize goes to the crazies who make people think that all Christians are intolerant bigots.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree. It's been interesting: I have a huge friends list, and many of them are not Christians. I'd like to think when they are tempted to wonder, "Geez, are ALL Christians rigid, anti-science, shrill, sex-repressive and intolerant?" they will hopefully think of me and realize "No, they are not."