Haggard Got Haggard, I Guess

Pastor Ted Haggard didn't want surprises:-

In Pastor Ted's book Dog Training, Fly Fishing, & Sharing Christ in the 21st Century, he describes the church he thinks good Christians want. “I want my finances in order, my kids trained, and my wife to love life. I want good friends who are a delight and who provide protection for my family and me should life become difficult someday . . . I don't want surprises, scandals, or secrets . . . I want stability and, at the same time, steady, forward movement. I want the church to help me live life well, not exhaust me with endless ‘worthwhile’ projects.”

But he did get one:-

After Pastor Ted Haggard went public Wednesday night denying allegations of a homosexual affair, senior church officials told KKTV 11News Thursday evening, Pastor Ted Haggard has admitted to some of the claims made by a former male escort. The church's Acting Senior Pastor, Ross Parsley, tells KKTV 11 News that Pastor Haggard has admitted to some of the indiscretions claimed by Mike Jones, but not all of them.

An email has also reportedly been sent to Church staff saying Haggard admitted to some of the accusations.

What those indiscretions were remains a mystery. Mike Jones took a polygraph examination, and was asked about his claim of a sexual relationship with Haggard. The polygraph examination showed "some deception." However, the person who administered the test said on Denver radio station KHOW that the results could be skewed by Jones's "mental and physical exhaustion."

Thursday morning, Jones went on a Denver radio talk show and said Pastor Haggard paid him for sex over the past 3 years. Jones also claims Haggard used drugs with him.

And that's too bad. He's been good on the Jewish People and Israel:-

I realize there is a history of anti-Semitism in connection with Passion Plays. That history is regrettable, and I am sympathetic to fears associated with it. Indeed, with the past in mind, I hope that evangelicals will lead the way in calming those fears and reaching out to the Jewish people. There should be little doubt about our support already--evangelicals have long been the most vocal supporters of Israel and Jews worldwide. For example, in Colorado Springs, where I pastor the 10,000-member New Life Church, Christians have publicly avowed to protect the Jewish people in our region from any anti-Semitic threats. We have tried to work with them to make life better for their communities, and I believe they understand that the Christians in Southern Colorado are for them, not against them.