Ted Haggard: 'Inappropriate' relationship not physical
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090127/...ew_allegations
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Fallen evangelical pastor Ted Haggard says he had an "inappropriate relationship" with a young male church volunteer, but it did not involve physical contact.
Sigh!! This man is in such denial, I'd almost feel sad for him if it weren't for his previous statements on record:
from Wikipedia
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"The fact is I am guilty of sexual immorality. And I take responsibility for the entire problem. I am a deceiver and a liar . There's a part of my life that is so repulsive and dark that I have been warring against it for all of my adult life.
This man really hates this part of himself. Admitting you're a liar hardly makes him stands out as a person, however it does beg the question why anyone should believe anything he says.
Re: Ted Haggard: 'Inappropriate' relationship not physical
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Originally posted by kestra
Admitting you're a liar hardly makes him stands out as a person, however it does beg the question why anyone should believe anything he says.
While not commenting on Ted Haggard, the label liar is inevitably a hard one to shake. I have had many people in my life accuse me falsely and then call me liar (thus destroying my credibility to defend myself). It was consequently very difficult to form any rebuttal.
Technically the term "I'm a liar" is inherently meaningless anyway since it can neither be true nor false. But I would argue that if someone is willing to admit this in repentence they are at least trying to be genuine/sincere.
At some point, I would believe that one has to grant the benefit of the doubt. Though, I am also of the opinion that redemption/reconciliation/forgiveness are admirable enough qualities to be continually sought after even if they are seemingly impossible.
Re: Re: Ted Haggard: 'Inappropriate' relationship not physical
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Originally posted by Pae
Technically the term "I'm a liar" is inherently meaningless anyway since it can neither be true nor false.
Actually, any claim of being a liar is always true. If the person really was a liar, then the statement was true. Conversely, if the person was previously truthful and then makes the statement, he immediately becomes a liar and thus the statement is also true. In any case, if someone admits to being a liar, you can believe them.
