Connect with us

News

Bishop Eddie Long speaks publicly, says he’ll fight allegations

Bishop Eddie Long, who has been accused of coercing four young men into having sex, faced the congregation at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church today with intentions to fight all allegations.

unheard voices magazine profile logo

Published

on

Bishop Eddie Long, who has been accused of coercing four young men into having sex, faced the congregation at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA today with intentions to fight all allegations.

Bishop Eddie Long speaks out

“I’ve been accused, I’m under attack. I want you to know, as I said earlier, that I am not a perfect man,” he said.

“But this thing, I’m going to fight.”

“And I want you to know one other thing,” he told the cheering crowd Sunday morning.

“I feel like David against Goliath, but I’ve got five rocks and I haven’t thrown one yet.”

Georgia pastor Eddie Long, accused of coercing young males into sexual relationships, told his congregation Sunday that “this is probably the most difficult time” of his entire life, but that he intends to fight the allegations against him.

He said his first responsibility was his family, and the some 25,000 members of the Atlanta-area New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

However, he added that he would be “remiss” not to address “the world.”

“I’ve been accused, I’m under attack. I want you to know, as I said earlier, that I am not a perfect man,” he said. “But this thing, I’m going to fight.”

“And I want you to know one other thing,” he told the cheering crowd Sunday morning.

“I feel like David against Goliath, but I’ve got five rocks and I haven’t thrown one yet.”

He then turned on his heel and walked away from the pulpit, ending his 20-minute address.

Long, who led the growth of the Atlanta-area New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to 25,000 members, spoke about the matter during the 8 a.m. worship service.
He also scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference.

The church also has an 11 a.m. service. Throngs of worshippers packed into the church auditorium early Sunday, with lines of vehicles backed up for half a mile along the streets.

Drivers said the turnout was unprecedented for the massive church.

Read More on CNN


Discover more from Unheard Voices Magazine

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Unheard Voices, an award-winning, family-operated online news magazine, began in 2004 as a community newsletter serving Neptune, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, N.J. Over time, it grew into a nationally recognized Black-owned media outlet. The publication remains one of the few dedicated to covering social justice issues. Its honors include the NAACP Unsung Hero Award and multiple media innovator awards for excellence in social justice reporting and communications.

Archives

Tags

unheard voices shop
unheard voices on google play unheard voices on itunes

Trending