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 Bishop Eddie Long has denied allegations that he sexually coerced male congregants.
December 2nd, 2011
09:29 AM ET
Bishop Eddie Long's wife files for divorceBy the CNN Wire Staff ATLANTA (CNN) -Vanessa Long, the wife of Georgia televangelist Bishop Eddie Long, is not withdrawing the divorce petition filed Thursday, despite a statement issued through her husband's church indicating that she had reconsidered, her lawyer said Friday. "Consistent with her original statement made this morning, Mrs. Long continues to hope that this matter may be resolved expeditiously, harmoniously and fairly; however, she has determined that dismissal of her divorce petition is not appropriate at this time," said Michael W. Tyler, a partner with the Atlanta-based firm, Kilpatrick Townsend.
"To avoid any undue confusion, Mrs. Long's future statements, if any, will be issued through her attorneys only. At this time, neither she nor we will have any further comment on this matter." The statement, sent Friday night, was the latest twist in a divorce saga that emerged Thursday, when lawyers for Vanessa Long filed divorce documents in Superior Court in DeKalb County, Georgia. Vanessa and Eddie Long are "living in a bona fide state of separation," according to the 12-page petition. The documents adds she "is entitled to a divorce upon grounds that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken, there being no hope of reconciliation of the parties, and it being in the best interest of all parties concerned that this marriage be terminated by divorce." On Friday, in a statement released to reporters by her lawyer, Vanessa Long said, "It is my sincere hope that this matter can be resolved expeditiously, harmoniously and fairly. I ask that you respect my privacy and that of my family, as my attorneys and I have agreed that we will not try this case in the media, and I do not intend to make any further statements concerning this matter." But this appears counter to another statement also attributed to Vanessa Long and issued Friday afternoon by New Birth Missionary Church in Lithonia, 18 miles east of Atlanta. According to that statement, she says, "Upon prayerful reflection, I have reconsidered and plan to withdraw my petition for divorce from my husband, Bishop Eddie L. Long. I love my husband." Bishop Long is senior pastor of the church, which has more than 25,000 members, according to its website. "I believe in him and admire his strength, and courage," Vanessa Long said, according to this statement. "My filing followed years of attacks in the media that frustrated and overwhelmed me. "I love my family and church family, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Therefore, my husband and I have mutually agreed to find healing from these attacks. We ask that you respect our privacy during this time." New Birth's website describes Vanessa Long as "the quiet strength" in the family. "She is an inspiration to many of the women at New Birth as they watch her lovingly and quietly support her husband in every sense of the word." Long is being sued by former parishioners who accuse him of persuading them to invest in a Ponzi scheme that wiped out at least $1 million in their retirement savings. And last spring, Bishop Long settled a lawsuit filed by four young men who accused him of pressuring them into sexual relationships while they were teenagers and members of Long's congregation at the same north Georgia church. That suit alleged that Long "uses monetary funds from the accounts of New Birth and other corporate and non-profit corporate accounts to entice the young men with cars, clothes, jewelry, and electronics." Long has preached passionately against homosexuality for years. In an August interview, two of Long's accusers said they were haunted by what happened between them and the powerful pastor and added they are writing a tell-all book about their experiences. "It's just not enough anymore. I thought I could cover the pain up. I thought I could move, start over and everything will go away. I was terribly wrong," Jamal Parris, one of the accusers, told CNN affiliate WSB. Parris pointed to a "JL" tattoo on his arm, which he said stands for "Jamal Long." He said Long was with him when he got the tattoo. He said that he grew up without a father and that Long preyed on that vulnerability. "To have a man love me for just who I was. I just had to be me and love him back," Parris said. –CNN's Mia Aquino contributed to this story in Atlanta.
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Guess that means Eddie will be free to attend a lot of festive downlow parties this month. Never understood why so many black women marry ... and then stay ... with gay men.
Hey tensor: stop trying to turn this ino a race issue the white women stay with their gay husbands too!
Just make sure you focus on the word and not MAN!!!!!
Amen! Thanks for the reminder.
Eddie Long's words are after the wisdom of men and not after God (1 Cor. 2:4-16). He serves a false Christ (Matthew 24:24) and is the servant of sin (John 8:34).
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"Eddie Long's words are after the wisdom of men and not after God (1 Cor. 2:4-16). He serves a false Christ (Matthew 24:24) and is the servant of sin (John 8:34)."
CULT TROLL ALERT – click the report abuse link to get rid of this TROLL! They are full of false witness against Christ, they LIE! LYING IS A SIN!
Of course, Bishop always taught us to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and not to focus on man. He would say and I paraphrase: if I fall, don't you fall - make sure that you make it in to heaven with Jesus. He would say that he could not give a counseling session at 3 in the morning because he was man and he would likely be unavailable but Jesus Christ is available 24-7 and therefore it would be best to develop a relationship with Jesus so that we could have 24 hour access or access to Jesus at all times! Praise the Lord!!!
she just announced she is not going to file for divorce. He either paid her off or has something on her.
Herman Cain's wife should be available pretty soon.
You mean little miss denial?? Although I think HeavenSent and Long would make a great couple...both brainwashed beyond help...they can sit in adjoining rubber rooms and pray together while waiting for their daily meds.
Bishop Long was a spiritual example and mentor for me for many years. I used to be a member of his church for several years. During this time, he was a great Pastor, Teacher, and Leader with great and inspiring Christ-centered messages. His church was a training ground for me as I began and grew in my relationship with Jesus Christ. There was nothing but positive during those years and I will always be grateful and thankful to God and him for that time in my life. I pray that God's will be done in his life and that the truth will come out whether it be on earth or in eternity. If he needs help, I pray that he gets it. However, if he is innocent then i pray that he will be vindicated. Either way, I pray and wish him and his family God's best in all things. In Jesus' name, Amen.
When the head is corrupt the whole body is corrupt. Eddie Long represents a false Christ (Matthew 24:24) and as a result you are still spiritually blind and have no knowledge what spirit you are of (Luke 9:55).
"When the head is corrupt the whole body is corrupt. "
Yo AvdBerg why don't you look at that log in your eye – hypocrite!
Praise God for all things; and very well said word Prayerful
Yo!
I did and have been on the journey of repentance ever since. We invite you to read the article 'Repent' listed on our website http://www.aworlddecieved.ca
Please study what it means a lot more than what by nature you have been made to believe and please inform Eddie Long as well.
Romans 8:12-13; So, my brothers and sisters, we must not be ruled by our sinful selves or live the way our sinful selves want. 13 If you use your lives to do the wrong things your sinful selves want, you will die spiritually. But if you use the Spirit’s help to stop doing the wrong things you do with your body, you will have true life.
"I did and have been on the journey of repentance ever since. We invite you to read the article 'Repent' listed on our website http://www.aworlddecieved.ca"
Click the report abuse link when ever you see this TROLL- their site is full of LIES! This person is nothing more than a LIAR masquerading as a Christian!
"I did and have been on the journey of repentance ever since. "
No you haven't seen the log in your eye you are just as corrupt as the ones you are accusing – you are a judgmental hypocrite.
If you like boys, you're gay. (hommie 12:1-16)
Yo!
He that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man (1 Cor. 2:15). Seek, and ye will find (Matthew 7:7).
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"He that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man (1 Cor. 2:15). Seek, and ye will find (Matthew 7:7)."
CULT TROLL ALERT, click the report abuse link to get rid of this TROLL. That's why all you have done is judge others with your LIES!
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They said the same thing of Christ (Matthew 5:10,11) and they crucified Him. Rejoice and be exceeding glad: for so persecuted they the prophets before us (Matthew 5:12). We do rejoice to be in the same company.
"Rejoice and be exceeding glad: for so persecuted they the prophets before us (Matthew 5:12). We do rejoice to be in the same company."
You rejoice at telling all the LIES that you tell – you are NOT a true Christians because LYING is a sin. Face the fact you are a LIAR and a false messenger of Christ!
She needs to go through with her divorce, & stop being Long's walk in closet. Remaining married to him is lending this child molester her respectability, that is enabling.
Guess he will have to HUMP the DEVIL now!!...lol
Here's where she retracted, what a mess! http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/bishop-eddie-longs-wife-1248978.html?cxntlid=brkng_nws_bnr
Satan, get behind me
All young men of Atlanta beware a predator is awaiting with the talk of God as his guide.Do not be fooled! How can his followers still follow.Getting as bad as the Catholic Church.
Bishop Long = Typical liberal conduct. Is Barney Frank a parishioner?
If he were chasing women, I might agree with you. He's into young men, however, which seems more in keeping with a Republican.
Are you really saying that Only Liberals do this, (or get caught doing this)?
He voted/supported George W. Bush
A person is even afraid to check the news because all these sick'os are coming out about abusing children. Is it just the idea that it is kids or can anybody help you with what you need. Why pick on kids, they do not ask for much just food, warmth and somebody to love them. Better yet just shoot youselves and be done with it.
*** Che
GA police needs to lock him up and throw away the keys into the Pacific Ocean
Uuummm, you mean the atlantic ?
ummm you mean the Gulf?
not as stupid as your comment
They could toss that key in the GUlf of Mexico or the Dead Sea, just as long as they get rid of him
No they said it right, The Pacific Ocean, to make sure he can't swim back!
POWERFUL PASTOR......Ummm, there is not on single pastor with any kind of POWER. Any one assumes other wise is being decieve by Satan and the Pastor (If he claims to be powerful).
STOP putting your eyes on men who are leaders of any church and START putting your eyes on Jesus Christ, who is the AUTHOR and the FINISHER of our FAITH (if you have any).
God bless all of you who are commenting here.
Correction – "one single pastor"
But always put your cash into the collection plate. Heck. How's an all-powerful god possibly going to support his flock, without mere humans stepping in and doing it for him/her?
Kudos, Tony!
Who cares – there are more pressing issues in this country than another divorce statistic
*** there are more pressing issues in this country than ..................
Reading your stupid reply.
I agree. This stuff belongs in the Enquirer or any of the other nonsense publications in the grocery line.
forgot all about this POS.....thanks for reminding us. now its time again to forget.
If she believes the public praying for her family would do anything, she wouldn't be needing to get divorced.
What a h*mo
just read that she backed out of the divorce. Poor woman.
where...so i an read it...!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/under-god/post/eddie-longs-wife-files-for-divorce/2011/12/02/gIQAtat9KO_blog.html
Eddie must have shown her the prenup clause where she gets nothing if she leaves him.
I guess the time was finally right for it, although I'm at a loss as to why it took so long.