Bishop Eddie L. Long in HOT water!!!

Bishop Long, a well known pastor who have built a religious empire just outside Atlanta by preaching a blend of the Gospel mixing faith, politics and finance has been slapped with four lawsuits last week alleging he used his position to  coerce young male members of his flock into sexual acts. CNN is reporting that one of the biggest names in the evangelical community is facing allegations he coerced three young men to have sex with him. Bishop Eddie Long of the 25 thousand member New Birth Missionary Baptist church near Atlanta denies the charges. Long says, "Let me be clear: the charges against me and New Birth are false," Long said in a statement read by his attorney on the Tom Joyner Morning show. "I have devoted my life to helping others and these false allegations hurt me deeply, but my faith is strong and the truth will emerge."

If these allegations prove to be true, Bishop Long will most certainly serve as a hypocrite since he is publicly known for denouncing homosexuality.

CNN has reported that a fourth lawsuit has been filed against Atlanta-area pastor Eddie Long, alleging he coerced a 17-year old into a sexual relationship during a 2005 trip the two took to Africa.

There is no doubt that Bishop Long is in hot water!! Even if the allegations prove to be false, there is still negative light that will be shed on him and his church. Of course people on twitter, facebook and other media outlets have their opinions about the situation. Many people believe that he did it and are already condemning the pastor for his faulty actions. I personally never like to judge any serious matter like this until all sources are confirmed. This alleged scandal does open my eyes as well as others, if not open already about the secrets or scandals that can in fact take place in the most sacred places. There has been numerous reports of scandals in churches across the world. So the question is:Who can parents really trust?? When a "so called" pastor or man of GOD can commit sexual acts on  minors.

Bishop Long will address his church community in a sermon on Sunday, 9/26/10. In recent developments, CNN is reporting Bishop Eddie Long now says he will not allow video broadcast of his church service address to his congregation.