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Bishop Eddie Long Cause of Death: How Did the Megachurch Pastor Die? You know what? "Because we've come to celebrate by the wishes of the family, we're going to close the pall . President George Bush hugs Bishop Eddie Long during Coretta Scott King's 2006 funeral. This was a man I looked up to, I adored, who called me when many had walked out on me and left me, who made sure I was straight," he said. [36][37], The lawsuits stated that Long would "discuss the Holy Scripture to justify and support the sexual activity. A New Birth member acknowledges that Bishop Paul S. Morton is in the audience. His casket, however, was removed from the sanctuary at the beginning of the service because he did not want the church to focus on him. Parris admitted to the Atlanta station that the suggestive pictures of the pastor wearing spandex and workout clothes were sent to him and that the pastor expected him to return the favor. One thing that stood out in all the photos was a piece of body art on her arm. Select the newsletters you'd like to receive: By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our. "This is the first day that I have really come to grips that this is real," said Sanders as he apologized for wearing shades to the podium in order to cover the grief in his eyes. October 1, 2010 / 11:30 AM Long spoke of painful times and said, "I've been accused. Cooper declined to say if the Longs were reunited. New Birth staff says 600 people are participating in the choir for the program. The late preacher's daughter, Taylor, has grown into a beautiful young woman. Is it enough? 100k YouTube Creator A, Awwww shiiiii. Bishop Eddie Long burial photos in $100,000 coffin! - Naija News Olofofo When he spoke, black people all over the country listened to him, said Shayne Lee, a sociologist who studies the black Pentecostal church. This man helped many of us and he didn't even desire nothing in return," he added. Timothy McDonald suggested a link between Long's anti-gay activity and the grant saying "If you look at the black pastors who have come out with the faith-based money, they're the same ones who have come out with campaigns on the gay marriage issue. Jakes, Deion Sanders and more paid tribute during funeral He is survived by his wife, children Eric, Edward, Jared and Taylor, and three grandchildren. Parris was referring to himself and the other accusers: Maurice Robinson, Anthony Flagg and Spencer LeGrande. The viewing ends. He returned to his congregation in October 2016, telling them he had been healed by God. Bishop Eddie Long, the controversial leader of one of the nations largest megachurches, has died, according to the suburban Atlanta church he presided over. And our faith has to be big enough to include all of us. Nene Leakes Hilariously SHADES Plummeting #RHOA Ratings, #RHOA Kenya Moore & Sherri Shepherd Exchange Shade! Powered by. Eddie Long was a force of nature, he said, referring to the pastor as a "confidant, friend and pick me up.". Adams' statement on Long's death, however, sparked a major debate among her 2.5 million fans, some of whom felt her statement was hypocritical. Bishop Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth, transitioned from this life early Sunday morning after a gallant private fight with an aggressive form of cancer.