I would much rather have posted this reply on the religion thread, but since it started here, I will post it here and hope for the best.
Ted Haggard's story is a reminder that all of us who claim Christ's salvation, need to be accountable to other Christians in whom we can place our trust.
Sin is a solitary act. Even though it may involve others, the Christian who falls into sin does it with stealth and the deception of those around him who know him and love him.
His letter even seems to indicate that he probably went through the accountability process, and somewhere, because of over-confidence or simply because he didn't want to continue with it, dropped out of it.
It doesn't make any difference what denomination you are, you need an accountability partner(s) who is not your husband or wife.
For those who may feel morally superior, don't forget that we are all human, and subject to failure.
>>>Sin is a solitary act<<<
Haggard's sins were definitely NOT solitary acts. They required the cooperation and the..er..equipment of a gay hustler. Disgusting perverts, both of them!