Back in September, Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church announced in an official statement that has was recovering from a “health challenge” that he trusted “God to deliver” him from. With little details of the “challenge” revealed, although his dramatic weight loss had many thinking of a grave illness, things apparently did not improve moving […]
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(Rolling Out) — Bishop Eddie L. Long is in the news once again after it was revealed that he’s being investigated by the U.S. Secret Service for being linked to a “questionable mortgage venture” that caused many church members to lose their homes. Long is already on the media’s radar as he seeks to come […]
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(Black Voices) — I saw a very interesting piece written by Morris Kelly from the Huffington Post. In his article, Kelly makes the clear point that Long’s efforts to avoid a public trial practically scream that the man is guilty of something. Given the magnitude of these allegations, even the tiniest amount of guilt immediately […]
According to CBS/AP news, The New Birth Missionary Baptist Church says it acknowledges that Pastor Eddie Long “four young men on trips, but claims it can neither confirm nor deny whether any inappropriate acts took place.” Furthermore, “The church understands that Bishop Long often shared hotel rooms with members of the congregations while traveling,” stated […]
(Atlanta Journal Constitution) — Embattled Bishop Eddie Long took a hit Monday as a new suit was filed, ordering him and two others to pay $1.9 million for defaulting on a property loan. The suit filed Monday asked the DeKalb County State Court to order Long and the others to pay off the debt in […]
Should a messenger of God be paid a Herculean salary (e.g., $3 million) for imparting the Word of God and for implementing their called task to help lost souls experience the great salvation of the Lord?
Bishop Eddie Long’s ex-wife claimed in divorce papers that he was physically abusive, alleging he beat her when she was seven-and-a-half months pregnant with the couple’s only child. Dabara S. Houston said she was the victim of “cruel treatment” and was afraid of Long’s “violent and vicious temper,” according to Fulton County Superior Court records. […]
Don Lemon tells a personal story of sexual abuse on the heels of Bishop Long headlines.
A popular African-American pop culture website is reporting that Bishop Eddie Long is stepping down from his Bishop duties at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church due to mounting allegations against him. Read More Here