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Sermon from the Gutter

In consultation with leading evangelicals and experts familiar with the type of behavior Pastor Haggard has demonstrated, we have decided that the most positive and productive direction for our church is his dismissal and removal. In addition, the Overseers will continue to explore the depth of Pastor Haggard's offense so that a plan of healing and restoration can begin. Well certainly (former) Pastor Haggard is a drug addict and probably a sex addict (which is a simple way to put "self loathing homosexual," since the only way you can act out a sexual "need" that is directly in conflict with your stated raison d'etre necessarily excludes a healthy relationship). And certainly I can see how this would be a firing offense. However, that being said, the whole sad affair belies that elephant in the room of modern anti-Enlightenment "Christian" Evangelism - the lack of hope, redemption and forgiveness. WWJD? Well, I don't know about Journey, but i