Former escort visits Haggard’s church.
By on Jan 29th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Former escort visits Haggard’s church.
Mike Jones, the former male prostitute whose had a three-year sexual liaison with evangelist Ted Haggard, attended services at Haggard’s New Life Church yesterday. “A couple of ladies cried when they were touching me,” Jones said. “I was thanked for exposing the church, for helping Ted Haggard. A couple of them said they hoped I get God into my life. And they all said ‘God bless you,’ every one of them.“
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This the way you’re supposed to resolve a sinful situation. I hope Mr. Jones surrenders his life to Christ Jesus. Sin must be revealed, but we must also forgive and seek redemption.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:01 pmHow sweet. And by the way, how’s Ted doing with his “therapy”.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:01 pmWell,isn’t that special.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:04 pmHow sweet. And by the way, how’s Ted doing with his “therapyâ€.
Comment by ForTruth — January 29, 2007 @ 1:01 pm
I heard that Pastor Haggard asked God for forgiveness and redemption. I know for a fact that God hasn’t given up on him. We’re human, we make mistakes.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:05 pmMr. Jones is trolling for some fresh meat.
Disgusting.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:06 pmMr.Jones, seeking his fifteen minutes of fame through any means possible..
January 29th, 2007 at 1:06 pmbizarre
January 29th, 2007 at 1:09 pmPastor Haggard…
Comment by Daryll
Satan!
January 29th, 2007 at 1:17 pmMr. Jones is trolling for some fresh meat.
Disgusting.
Comment by DieNowForPeace — January 29, 2007 @ 1:06 pm
Mr.Jones, seeking his fifteen minutes of fame through any means possible..
Comment by Lisa — January 29, 2007 @ 1:06 pm
Way to criticize an individual for seeking forgiveness and redemption. I bet God is pleased with your actions (sarcasm). Lisa, DieNowForPeace, don’t forget to remove the speck from your eye.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:26 pmPastor Haggard…
Comment by Daryll
Satan!
Comment by church lady — January 29, 2007 @ 1:17 pm
It states in the bible that God’s children would be persecuted for their beliefs. I guess this is an example (above).
January 29th, 2007 at 1:28 pmI know for a fact that God hasn’t given up on him.
Comment by Daryll — January 29, 2007 @ 1:05 pm
“for a fact”? Does god talk to you? How else would you know “for a fact”?
We’re human, we make mistakes.
His was no mistake but blatant, prolonged hypocrisy.
The only mistake he made -and the only thing he is sorry about- is that he got caught, that lying, hypocritical weasel.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:29 pmMr.Male prostitute, you’re lucky, since God is a non-existant entity, it has forgiven you and your “promiscuity” long ago.
But beware of “entities” like Haggard, anyway.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:32 pmNot to sound like a jerk or anything, but why is this story on TP? There seems to be plenty going on in the world and in politics that is of great significance to our futures, so I am having a hard time rationalizing the inclusion of this gossip piece on a site like this. It seems to me to be below TP’s usual standards. There is no lack of real news today – there are many items not covered here at all. What gives? Am I missing something as to why this article is important… today?
January 29th, 2007 at 1:34 pmDidnt know Daryll has sisters.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:38 pmKeep thumping your bible Daryll, all the preacher’s like the full pocket’s and big churches, when they aren’t busy with their TV fund raisers that is..Relegion, big business and republican polatics are one in the same these day’s….You are being used.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:38 pmIt states in the bible that God’s children would be persecuted for their beliefs. I guess this is an example (above).
Comment by Daryll — January 29, 2007 @ 1:28 pm
So nice to see the holy children now accept gay male prostitution.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:39 pmPretty soon Satan won’t have anything to do.
I stand by my opinion:
January 29th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
To Daryll and any other person who posts here suggesting that the fact that this man is gay means he needs to seek redemption or get Jesus Christ into his life, or any other tired anti-gay rhetoric masquerading as understanding and forgiveness of the sinner, I say this: GET OVER YOURSELVES. Being gay is not a sin. Period. God (if there is one) created gays as sure as he/she created heterosexuals. End of story. So please Daryll, et al., get off your holier-than-thou, sanctimonious soap box. Live your life as you see fit, and let others do the same. As far as the church ladies being nice to this man and blessing him, that’s what they did to his face. Without a doubt, what they say behind his back is a whole other story. Like most purported Christians, they’re all a bunch of hypocrites.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:46 pmI agree with Kat….I take my leave right after I say,” seperation of church and state”, if you please or not, please..TP..A political site.? hummm.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:46 pmDaryll,
Can we forgive the Muslims for being Christian-haters?
January 29th, 2007 at 1:48 pmGood for him….I do have to say that, other than what it means re: exposing the rights hypocrisy. I could care less about Ted Haggert and Mr. Jones. I care abot our treasure and our people going to Iraq. That is the crux of it.
Texas Juice
January 29th, 2007 at 1:52 pmMuslim=Koran Hate is a sin, the fact that it is directed to Christians doesn’t matter.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:54 pmLike most purported Christians, they’re all a bunch of hypocrites.
Comment by Earthling — January 29, 2007 @ 1:46 pm
Except me. Well,isn’t that special.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:56 pmIt hurts that you liberals criticize an individual for giving their life to Christ and turning from their wicked ways. Now I know that you’re not a party consisted of morals and values.
January 29th, 2007 at 1:59 pmDaryll,
Can we forgive the Muslims for being Christian-haters?
Comment by ForTruth — January 29, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
Of course, we all fall short of the glory of God.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:00 pmAnyone watch Pelosi’s daughter, Alexandra, and her documentary on HBO about the Christian ‘right’? Daryl? DARYL!?
Much of it had Ted Haggard explaining why the church has become political. He reminded me of a frog flapping his lips; kind of like Bill Kristol. They showed a lot of behind the scenes footage, how these churches are using Rock & Roll to bring in younger members, how they raise money from guilt, etc. Good show. It starts with the mega-churches and the enormous white crosses going up over the South. Disturbing, but informative.
Also…to you who think this isn’t ‘TP worthy’, it’s directly related to the 30%’ers. I often see posts wondering who they are. Watch this and you’ll get a good idea.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:00 pmIn the 80s, I succombed to the homosexual demons, but God forgave me for my lapse. Prasie the Lord.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:02 pmIn the 80s, I succombed to the homosexual demons, but God forgave me for my lapse. Prasie the Lord.
Comment by Daryll — January 29, 2007 @ 2:02 pm
Well,aren’t those butt plugs special.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:08 pmC’mon people -Daryll is enough of a joke as it is, there’s no need to hijack his moniker….
January 29th, 2007 at 2:11 pmNow: It states in the bible that God’s children would be persecuted for their beliefs. I guess this is an example (above).
Comment by Daryll
Back then: These are immoral acts that will affect our society/economy dearly.
Comment by Daryll
Now; I heard that Pastor Haggard asked God for forgiveness and redemption. I know for a fact that God hasn’t given up on him. We’re human, we make mistakes.
Comment by Daryll
I see. The culture of corruption is just a big mistake. Yet if it were anyone else (liberal political ideology) you would castigate them because they don’t follow your political ideology.
When did GOD become a Republican Daryll? When did Jesus become a Republican?
Who are you to decide what political party GOD or Jesus belongs too?
January 29th, 2007 at 2:20 pmC’mon people -Daryll is enough of a joke as it is, there’s no need to hijack his moniker….
Comment by Gregor Samsa — January 29, 2007 @ 2:11 pm
They’ve completed this act for the last 4 months. This is the same individual that used my name to state that I was a prior Marine Officer. I was never a Marine Officer, but did graduate from Oral Roberts. Anyway, I’ve never been gay nor had the tendencies. TP, you might want to create a secure login page to prevent this situation from ever happening again. For all you liberals, per your posts, I can tell that the bible convicts you. GET SAVED!!!!!!!
January 29th, 2007 at 2:22 pmWhat does Rev Ted have in common with the White House?
January 29th, 2007 at 2:22 pmThey both hid the visitor’s logs…
When the religious want to legislate away your rights concerning abortion, sexuality, and what you can smoke, they become fair game for media vigilantees like Think Progress.
All of those who love the Bill of Rights owe Mike Jones a debt of gratitude for exposing the hypocrisy of many of those who attack such rights.
But, on the other hand, when people like the ladies at the church express gratitude for the exposure of such hypocrisy, as they did when they thanked Mike Jones, they are setting an example for other people who claim to be religious.
We all need to focus more on cultivating our own character than slinging mud at the lack of character of others.
Having said that, those who use their position to use and abuse others need to be called out, exposed, and held accountable regardless of who they are.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:22 pmWhen did GOD become a Republican Daryll? When did Jesus become a Republican?
Who are you to decide what political party GOD or Jesus belongs too?
Comment by SRB — January 29, 2007 @ 2:20 pm
He certainly didn’t condone homosexuality, embryonic stem cell research (killng fetus), lying, creating your religion, etc. Your party likes to practice those beliefs. That’s how I know Jesus wasn’t a liberal. The bible is consisted of laws, you liberals don’t believe in laws, ex: illegal immigration.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:27 pmI wonder if Gannon will be making a visit to Bushs church?
January 29th, 2007 at 2:27 pmWhat does Rev Ted have in common with the White House?
They both hid the visitor’s logs…
Comment by ongaku — January 29, 2007 @ 2:22 pm
What’s the difference between Pastor Haggard and yourself? Pastor Haggard sought forgiveness and redemption from God. You, on the other hand, blatantly continue to sin.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:31 pmSo what was he doing there? Trolling for potential clients?
January 29th, 2007 at 2:32 pmLets say I was the Christ Daryll.
Do you know how many Christians have castigated me for what they THINK that I am? I will have nothing to do with people like you, Daryll, ever again.
I do not hate you.
I have disowned you because you think yourself a judge of the son of man.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:35 pmWhen the religious want to legislate away your rights concerning abortion, sexuality, and what you can smoke, they become fair game for media vigilantees like Think Progress.
All of those who love the Bill of Rights owe Mike Jones a debt of gratitude for exposing the hypocrisy of many of those who attack such rights.
But, on the other hand, when people like the ladies at the church express gratitude for the exposure of such hypocrisy, as they did when they thanked Mike Jones, they are setting an example for other people who claim to be religious.
We all need to focus more on cultivating our own character than slinging mud at the lack of character of others.
Having said that, those who use their position to use and abuse others need to be called out, exposed, and held accountable regardless of who they are.
Comment by RealityCheck — January 29, 2007 @ 2:22 pm
As I stated before, sin must be revealed, but you must seek forgiveness and redemption. Mr. Jones was there seeking redemption. The ladies wanted to help him turn from his wicked ways (homosexualtiy). For you sinning liberals that don’t know, these type of people are called prayer partners.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:35 pmDaryll, so that wasn’t you claiming to be a Marine Officer?
January 29th, 2007 at 2:36 pmMy apologies for busting your chops over the impossibility of being in college and the Marines simultaneously.
P.S. I do believe in laws, and they should be enforced, or changed, or declared unconstitutional if they indeed do violate our founding charter…
Peace, dude.
Your party likes to practice those beliefs.
I am not a Democrat Daryll. I am soverign. Yet you judge again?
January 29th, 2007 at 2:36 pmMust resist, must resist, must resist feeding the trolls…ahhh what the h#@%…
Where would someone wiith the name “Oral” hide the visitor’s logs…?
January 29th, 2007 at 2:36 pmGOD IS NOT A REPUBLICAN NOR A DEMOCRAT.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:38 pmI am reminded of a joke I once heard William Shatner tell:
Q: Why did the Klingon cross the road?
A: Who cares.
And, I support Juan C.’s vote for Daryll as Best Parody Ever
January 29th, 2007 at 2:40 pmLemme know when you see light and are able to describe him Daryll.
Begone Daryll.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:41 pmTransvestites Inc. ®™
Just checkin my copyright text.
And the house of crads that the neo-religous right has been living in for the past 20 years has been set ablaze.
By truth.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:41 pm(”Where would someone with the name ‘Oral” hide the visitors logs?”)
In the narthex
January 29th, 2007 at 2:42 pmI know for a fact that God hasn’t given up on him.
Comment by Daryll
Provide links please. Word on the street in heaven is that GOD gave up on all of us a couple thousand years ago…
January 29th, 2007 at 2:50 pmFor you sinning liberals that don’t know, these type of people are called prayer partners.
Comment by St. Daryll — January 29, 2007 @ 2:35 pm
A true Christian would never say that! Are we not all sinners, or are just the conservatives without sin?
January 29th, 2007 at 3:01 pmSt.Daryll, you are transparent.
You are no more a Christian than a member of the armed forces.
You have nothing, and your arguments are worthless.
Now go back to typing (one-handed) about the sins of lust, in detail please.
You are no more a Christian than a member of the armed forces.
January 29th, 2007 at 3:06 pmthis statement should read:
Not only are you not a Christian, but you’ve not served in the armed forces as well.
My apologies to anyone serving or having served in the military who may have taking offense to the italicized statement.
Daryll ®™
There. That should fix it from being stolen or namejacked.
January 29th, 2007 at 3:17 pmDaryll ®™
There. That should fix it from being stolen or namejacked.
Comment by Joanie Doe ®™ — January 29, 2007 @ 3:17 pm
I don’t see how, Anyone can type.
January 29th, 2007 at 3:20 pmBut very few can think…
Now that “Daryll” is a registered trademark, when can I get my action figure?
January 29th, 2007 at 3:32 pmI’m collecting them, you know, I already have the George W. Boosch Nasal Bloviator, and the Billy O’Really Culture Warrior
Billy O’Really Culture Warrior
Comment by Raven — January 29, 2007 @ 3:32 pm
This one comes with an O’Really Christmas Tree (TM) to fend off the Godless Leftist Ter’rist Appeaser (TM) action figure -the Tree goes up in flames if the Leftist touches O’Really .
Batteries -and spare trees- are not included, regretably.
January 29th, 2007 at 3:44 pmDaryll, so that wasn’t you claiming to be a Marine Officer?
My apologies for busting your chops over the impossibility of being in college and the Marines simultaneously.
P.S. I do believe in laws, and they should be enforced, or changed, or declared unconstitutional if they indeed do violate our founding charter…
Peace, dude.
Comment by RUCerious — January 29, 2007 @ 2:36 pm
No problem, oh, I’ve heard that a MFR is coming down the pipe that requires all individuals within the IT community to receive their CISSP certification. I think this may only pertain to all government organizations instead of the private sector, but just alerting you.
January 29th, 2007 at 3:46 pmWhere would someone wiith the name “Oral†hide the visitor’s logs…?
Comment by ongaku
Thank you for giving in to temptation.
Great laugh!
January 29th, 2007 at 3:47 pmDid he have a private meeting of reconciliation with Haggard afterward?
January 29th, 2007 at 3:50 pmDaryll, sorry in advance, but I’m going to have to call you out as a latent homosexual. You exhibit all the telltale traits in each and every one of your posts. Come out of the closet, Darryl. Live your life and be happy instead of the sad, depressing person you exhibit here every time there’s a thread that concerns homosexuality. Like Haggard, you can’t be saved from who you truly are.
January 29th, 2007 at 3:52 pmSee, how easy it is? Jones has the cajones to show up at the church?
January 29th, 2007 at 3:53 pmJust confess your sins, raise your hands to heaven, and all is forgiven, everything is just fine. I believe in forgiveness, but isn’t this just too much to take?
See, how easy it is? Jones has the cajones to show up at the church?
Just confess your sins, raise your hands to heaven, and all is forgiven, everything is just fine. I believe in forgiveness, but isn’t this just too much to take?
Comment by Marie — January 29, 2007 @ 3:53 pm
Marie, wrong, if you haven’t been previously redeemed, ask for forgiveness then follow Acts 2:38.
January 29th, 2007 at 3:57 pmWhat happened to Acts 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7??
January 29th, 2007 at 4:10 pmThe bible is consisted of laws, you liberals don’t believe in laws, ex: illegal immigration.
Comment by Daryll
Daryll, Jesus didnt write the Bible. It was written long after his death. How do you know he would agree with what the book says?
January 29th, 2007 at 4:18 pmDaryll, You obviously believe – but please don’t proselytise.
January 29th, 2007 at 4:21 pmI have yet to meet a born-again who is not self-righteous to the point of hypocrisy.
Daryll likes to criticize the Democratic party because, in his mind, liberals haven’t found Jesus and don’t attend church regularly. In my mind, it’s more important to help your fellow man, care for the poor, and live with Christian values and morals in my heart than anything I can find the Republicans stand for.
Where in the Bible is it written we should lower taxes on the wealthy, stop giving health care and aid to the poor, turn away downtrodden immigrants, or bomb countries who don’t agree with our views? The Republicans use “values” to fool Christians into voting against their true beliefs. Sad.
January 29th, 2007 at 4:35 pmMarie, wrong, if you haven’t been previously redeemed, ask for forgiveness then follow Acts 2:38.
Comment by Daryll — January 29, 2007 @ 3:57 pm
Daryll,
For someone who strenuously denies his own homosexuality, you sure aren’t doing a good job ofhiding it by hanging out in all the threads that talk about man-on-man action… LOL
Come on out Daryll. You’ll feel a whole lot better. It’s okay that you’re gay.
January 29th, 2007 at 5:05 pmI’ve heard that a MFR is coming down the pipe that requires all individuals within the IT community to receive their CISSP certification.
Daryll, there’s no way any organization is going to require its employees to have an CISSP cert. We are extremely security conscious, but are a private enterprise. Oh, and yes I’m HIPPA certified, but so what.
BTW what does MFR mean MoFoRequirement?
January 29th, 2007 at 5:17 pmLiberal don’t believe in laws but conservatives do. hmmmmmm. Is that in the bible?
Aren’t Rove, Libby and Cheney Neocons? Libby is on trial for breaking laws and both Rove and Cheney will most likely follow in his footsteps and be indicted.
Aren’t the laws of nature important to God Daryll? What does the bible say about oil? What do you think God sees in Halliburton? What about no bid contracts? Do you think God approves of no bid contracts? For that matter, what do you think God feels about profit? Now remember when Jesus walked into the temple and busted it up because of people just making a profit.
I’m patient Daryll, I’ll wait for an answer. But don’t ignore me and pound your chest on other topics.
January 29th, 2007 at 5:40 pm“Come on out Daryll. You’ll feel a whole lot better. It’s okay that you’re gay. Comment by unbelievable — January 29, 2007 @ 5:05 pm”
Daryll is waiting for my son to make him a ‘Hendler’! Too bad my boy is such a racist bigot and self loathing homophobe! They would make such a great couple – like Mary Cheney and her self loathing girlfriend! Gun toating, freaks of nature that believe lying, and distortion is just volume control!
January 29th, 2007 at 5:55 pm“Marie, wrong, if you haven’t been previously redeemed, ask for forgiveness then follow Acts 2:38. Comment by Daryll — January 29, 2007 @ 3:57 pm”
Since you’re such a fan of Acts, I assume you read the rest of that chapter? Maybe the part where it says you should give away everything to the poor? How quaint of you to believe that only ‘libruls” have to follow laws – you sound like my boy Hendler! You two would make a great ‘alternative’ couple, too bad jason is such a racist!
January 29th, 2007 at 5:56 pmHe only sought these things AFTER he got caught.
Do you think he told George W Bush to invade Iraq? W says He did. Do you believe that?
January 29th, 2007 at 6:47 pmIs this surprising? Hardly!
I would imagine that Mike’s male hooker business is kind of slow with his REVELATIONS about Ted, and what better place to drum up a little business. Christian fundamentalist churches must have more gays per square-foot than Castro Street bars. I hope Mike had business cards, and gave them to potential clients.
No doubt Mike must have graduated from the Wharton School of Business. Showing the merchandise is one of the FUNDAMENTAL lessons taught in Advertising 101. This guy has some smarts, and I would guess the merchandise is on sale.
I’m sure millions of gay Christian fundamentalists pray for good male hooker sales. Why not!!!
When Mike walked in the church, their prayers were answered. I’m sure many were chanting: ‘PRAISE JESUS, PRAISE JESUS.’
It’s such a blessing, too. Tithing puts a big dent in gay fundamentalists’ wallets, and a good male hooker sale IS a gift from God.
And you thought there wasn’t a God. Ha! Ha! God works in mysterious ways.
John
January 29th, 2007 at 6:58 pmIt hurts that you liberals criticize an individual for giving their life to Christ and turning from their wicked ways. Now I know that you’re not a party consisted of morals and values.
I don’t know what “liberal” has to do with anything, but personally I have no problem thinking you’re daft if you are “giving your life” to an ancient middle eastern dead mystic.
The concept is laughable, which you would realize if you weren’t brainwashed. Why not “give your life” to Mohammed, Mithras, or Moroni?
Better yet, do what your mystic advised and observe the Golden Rule. That pretty much sums up the entire value of any book of religion or philosophy.
(BTW, I am observing that rule myself, by showing you the Truth, the Light, and the Way).
January 30th, 2007 at 4:42 amDaryll is just waiting on Haggard himself. Why settle for the male hooker when he can get right next to GOD himself with Ted? As for the speck in the eye, I do believe that bible you are thumping says a mote! I know it might be the same to you, but at least quote the exact words. Try not to be so Bush like. That is the same quote he tried to use with an Irish reporter and reversed the words. Give truth a chance. I promise you, it won’t hurt a bit. If your gonna preach it, have the decency to know it!
January 30th, 2007 at 5:35 amSome of the “progressives” posting on here, are disappointing.
“butt plugs”?
No tolerance for religion/respect. Daryll, IMHO was not being intentionally disrespectful with his comments; how intelligent do you have to be to see that.
Maybe, just maybe, “Mr. Jones” should seek some sort of healing, whether it be through God, or therapy, or whatever else, not because he’s gay, but because he’s sold his body for money, and indulged in things that may not be the most ideal of vices.
To be so intolerant of ANY talk involving God, is disgusting. I may not be a bible thumper, but I do believe in Karma, God, Spirituality, a higher purpose, whatever, and those posts in my mind certainly are not representative of the progressive mindset I was hoping for.
jus sayin
January 30th, 2007 at 11:01 pm