https://politicalresearch.org/ The latest research related to eddie long en https://religiondispatches.org/2013/02/27/prosperity-gospel-and-foreclosure A megachurch collapses under the Word of Faith doctrine. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:32:32 EST Sarah Posner d5c0407e-23a5-4012-bb8b-31f1f14aead9 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/03/08/fake-rabbi-showdown Recently, a controversial megachurch minister Eddie Long was crowned a Davidic king “on behalf of the Jewish people”; but he’s far from the first non-Jew to make use of a so-called rabbi to bolster his spiritual authority. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:55:37 EST Peter Manseau 4bbb5faa-e9fe-499c-b6b8-4f24989b952a https://religiondispatches.org/2012/02/08/paula-whites-coronation-rabbi-messers-apology-and-great-parody The charlatans and the satirists. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:54:35 EST Anthea Butler b8fa08fe-f974-4d09-8f4c-f9fffac56232 https://religiondispatches.org/2012/02/07/watch-new-birth-throne-eddie-long-declared-king-rabbi The disgraced preacher takes the “kingdom” to the next level of church pimping. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:37:01 EST Anthea Butler 85a8f934-1049-4bdb-9e30-230718c736b1 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/12/04/eddie-long-takes-break-new-birth-pulpit Accused of sexual abuse, and with wife seeking divorce, scandal-ridden pastor steps aside. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:40:11 EST Anthea Butler 920f9ef1-6849-4088-91a4-2211d322192f https://religiondispatches.org/2011/06/16/open-letter-creflo-dollar Long’s case was not simply, as you suggest, a “wreck” or a car “accident,” but a case of DUI: Driving/Pastoring under the influence of unchecked power and accountability. This continues to be a historic problem with commercial celebrity preachers, and given your status and peer group, I’m sure you know this all too well. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:38:03 EDT Lerone Martin a44cf77d-ea43-4685-b146-b15756cbe6f1 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/06/03/what-would-jesus-chew-bishops-bet-b-ball-incredibly-shrinking-brain This week’s The Week in Religion. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:42:36 EDT Michael J. Altman e480a93d-2682-4caf-94d1-2df8adfa8b8f https://religiondispatches.org/2011/05/26/eddie-long-sexual-abuse-case-resolved-secret The parties and the lawyers aren’t talking. Thu, 26 May 2011 12:34:47 EDT Anthea Butler 3ce35837-98b9-492d-b3c8-d78bee997c26 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/04/22/eddie-long-cross-time-easter Even if Long gets off without a trial or outing the large payout, shrinking congregation, and public derision point to a painful resurrection process. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:24:59 EDT Anthea Butler 41311c7b-1c4c-4ac0-9e36-e07e2076c12b https://religiondispatches.org/2011/02/04/eddie-long-hot-water-again Steered his flock to invest in a scheme run by “his friend and brother” who was under indictment. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:21:22 EST Anthea Butler fadf5061-bea4-4263-97c8-79ef466b7dc5 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/01/07/senator-punts-televangelist-inquiry-self-reform-within-community Grassley says “self-correction can be more effective than government action.” Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:08:02 EST Sarah Posner 9584ee72-133a-47f4-929c-f957613f41c0 https://religiondispatches.org/2011/01/07/grassley-staff-memo-televangelists-makes-clear-religious-right-opposition-government Memo notes “very high level of distrust between churches and religious organizations and the government.” Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:07:24 EST Sarah Posner def287e0-75a8-48db-ab6e-4329ab16d49e https://religiondispatches.org/2010/12/20/how-julian-assange-televangelist A feminist blogger launches a cyber-tent-revival. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:19:41 EST Sarah Posner a8187043-82de-4c72-80fc-fad063961a4b https://religiondispatches.org/2010/10/05/eddie-long-scandal-it-about-anti-homosexuality Could it be that the African American community finally wants to talk? Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:25:25 EDT Pamela R. Lightsey 85649ca4-ba25-43cf-ab2a-1f945bddedac https://religiondispatches.org/2010/10/05/eddie-long-preparing-confession I’m not certain if I attended a church service this weekend in Atlanta, or a prizefight. Eddie Long’s defiant “But this thing I’m gon’ fight” rang out in the 10,000 seat New Birth complex amidst shouts of… Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:49:52 EDT Anthea Butler 0e31d009-ff5e-4874-9b88-c3e30db54a62 https://religiondispatches.org/2010/09/27/anthea-butler-talking-eddie-long-msbnc Tune in around 10:10 eastern time. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:16:27 EDT The Editors c7629b04-c852-4195-9c59-000c0b838b6e https://religiondispatches.org/2010/09/27/eddie-long-plays-victim What happens when God’s “anointed” one claims victimhood. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:32:32 EDT Sarah Posner 020afa80-c8a9-4c1c-8401-611ec64b8495 https://religiondispatches.org/2010/09/23/eddie-long-case-should-mark-end-black-church-homophobia The problem is that the black church is obsessed with the suppression of sexuality. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:03:32 EDT Anthea Butler d340777f-07c7-43af-8bd0-a3d8e9a39dcc https://religiondispatches.org/2010/09/22/young-male-congregants-sue-televangelist-eddie-long-alleging-sexual-coercion “Spiritual sons” were told the Bible compelled them to “follow their master.” Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:32:50 EDT Sarah Posner f2ebc715-3bfa-43d1-aaad-e241e77dba1d