[sully777]

The media in Tulsa have pretty much buried the story under pressure from--ahem--embarrassed people. But the guy from johntv is not about to let the story die http://www.johntv.com/. A local conservative talkshow host started reporting the updated letter> He said later into the show that he was getting private e-mails and phone calls to stop beating a dead horse. In other words, shut up.

Why? Latham and his congregation have connections. Big connections. And connections get embarrassed. Anyways, here's an update. Latham was guilty afterall but still refuses to publicly apologize to the police.

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1/9/06 -- An excerpt from a letter sent from Latham to his former church congregation... "Sandra and I thank you for the love and encouragement you have shown us not only before this incident but also after. Your cards, calls, and e-mails of encouragement, your prayers, and your presence sustain us. We will always love you. Our prayer is for you to continue to be the great ministry you are.”

A member of the Southern Baptist Convention released a statement, which read in part; "In spite of his [Latham's] denials soon after his arrest, he now acknowledges the incident did happen and that he needs help."

[sully777]

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[MississippiMan]

Thanks for the update. I haven't heard, but I certainly hope the SBC has had the good sense to do the right thing and remove him from whatever position he held. And I hope the guy pays for his crime as anyone else would, and gets help.

MM

[Sweetjustusnow]

I was wrong. But the gay mafia is real and I wouldn't put it past them to set someone up and make it appear as though it was the person who solicited when they really didn't. Especially because of his church position.

That being said, there are hypocrits from all walks of life and he apparently is one. Good thing he knows the One who can help forgive and help him if he truly seeks it.