Dr. James Dobson 'Heartsick' Over Haggard Allegations

Dr. James Dobson ^ | November 3, 2006 | Dr. James Dobson

[freedomdefender]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Nov. 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Focus on the Family founder and Chairman James C. Dobson, Ph.D., issued the following statement today after learning the Rev. Ted Haggard had acknowledged some "indiscretions" involving accusations made against him by a gay prostitute in Denver:

"All of us at Focus on the Family are heartsick over the allegation, not yet confirmed, that Ted has had a private life with a homosexual for several years. We will await the outcome of this story, but the possibility that an illicit relationship has occurred is alarming to us and to millions of others.

"Ted has been my close friend and colleague for many years. He has been used mightily to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Colorado Springs and around the world. He will continue to be my friend, even if the worst allegations prove accurate. Nevertheless, sexual sin, whether homosexual or heterosexual, has serious consequences and we are extremely concerned for Ted, his family and his church.

"We ask that the Focus on the Family constituency and Christians everywhere pray for Ted and his loved ones. Our hearts go out to all of them. Perhaps the allegations are false and the circumstances are not as we have heard. Either way, the situation has grave implications for the Cause of Christ and we ask for the Lord's guidance and blessings in the days ahead."

[freedomdefender]

He will continue to be my friend, even if the worst allegations prove accurate.

It's good to hear Dr. Dobson make this statement.

[lilylangtree]

Another public cleansing--haven't had one since Jim Bakker and the PTL scandal.

[TightyRighty]

[Guenevere]

God bless James Dobson....

[ccmay]

Another public cleansing--haven't had one since Jim Bakker and the PTL scandal.

Are you kidding? I think Jimmy Swaggart by himself has had three or four in that time!

I really, really, really hate the TV preachers. Thieves, liars, snakes and vermin, almost to a man.

-ccm

[lilylangtree]

Both scandals involving Jimmy Swaggert & Jim Bakker broke about the same time.

[Ole Okie]

It won't have much influence on my vote.

I a member of the Church of Christ, and attend regularly.
I've never heard of Ted Haggard - at least not enough to make a groove in my memory banks. So what he did or didn't do might make me feel sad for him, but sure isn't going to make a difference in how I vote.

Go, Sonny Perdue!

[bigbob]

well, at least not since Jimmy Swaggart got caught at the Texas Motel...

[50sDad]

Oh, my...Jim Baker. I remember, when I was a prot-Christian, my wife loved the guy on TV. I knew he was a crook and a fraud when Tammy Faye had what, five famous pianists on his show to play him "Happy Birthday", all the while we were being dogged for the Cause of the Week. Pegged my faux-Christian meter. I'm no apostle (well, maybe Peter!) but that kind of glitter in a supposedly faithful leader isn't humble, and it lets those outside the faith do just what they are going to do with this guy...point at him as an example of a "Christian". I pray for his family, and especially for those who follow him, that their real allegiance be to Christ.

[CindyDawg]

I try hard to limit the foil but do you ever wonder sometimes if the enemy gets the goods on someone and holds it until they need to knock another scandal out of the news?

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Mighty strange this news coming out on the Friday before elections.

[DarthVader]

"He will continue to be my friend, even if the worst allegations prove accurate."

Spoken like a true Christian.

[50sDad]

Oh, my...Jim Baker. I remember, when I was a (Foo! Shouldn't type faster than I can see!) proto-Christian, my wife loved the guy on TV. I knew he was a crook and a fraud when Tammy Faye had what, five famous pianists on his show to play him "Happy Birthday", all the while we were being dogged for the Cause of the Week. Pegged my faux-Christian meter. I'm no apostle (well, maybe Peter!) but that kind of glitter in a supposedly faithful leader isn't humble, and it lets those outside the faith do just what they are going to do with this guy...point at him as an example of a "Christian". I pray for his family, and expecially for those who follow him, that their real alliegance be to Christ.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

You beat me by 26 seconds.

Tin foil has a purpose and was made by God, like everything else. 8~)

[CindyDawg]

It doesn't affect my vote either but I see that he has bumped Jon Carry on breaking news and Jon Carry can affect a lot of votes.

[KC_Conspirator]

The only solution to this horrible travesty is for Dobson and other Evangelicals to get on the pulpit this Sunday and tell the faithful to vote Republican this Tuesday.

(I see this story as and attempt to shake the faith before Nov. 7th)

[CindyDawg]

:')

[Pondman88]

Who is this Haggard guy??? Was he Dobson's right hand man??? Never heard of him before today.

BTW, on a personal note my father in law, a minister--was caught with his pants down-he got booted from his Church. A personal and professional tragedy, but life goes on. I like Dobson's response.

[gaijin]

Why did Dobson even COMMENT ON IT..?! I can't believe such a smart guy would let himself get roped into this.

It's less than a week b4 the elections, for crying out loud...