It is difficult to ignore the story about anti-gay Atlanta megachurch “pastor” Eddie Long, who is accused of pressuring male employees into sex. What a bizarre story. This “pastor” is known for his lavish lifestyle and his anti-gay rhetoric. The “happily married” pastor was living a life of lies and cover up. What a shame for his congregation and all his entourage. 

The man has been a spiritual advisor for many politicians and honored to have president George W. Bush and three living ex US presidents in his church during Coretta Scott King’s funeral. What excuses will Eddie Long have? That the devil has hijacked his soul? It is wrong to use the name of God to gain wealth and fame. The truth has prevailed.

Pastor Eddie Long is one more name to the long list of gay pastors who hide behind the bible and live a secret life in the dark, with the likes of Ted Haggard. Why marry a woman if you know that you are gay? As the Teke of Gabon say, “The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie. ”