‘Bishop Eddie Long is Almost Like a Drug’ Jamal Parris Talks to FOX Atlanta from Rod McCullom on Vimeo.

I’ve been following the case of Bishop Eddie Long and his accusers. It’s quite an interesting case, with a lot of twists and turns. Did you know two of the three accusers were 18 when the alleged offenses took place (the third was 17)? That’s why this is not a criminal case, and it explains some of the language that Bishop Long used in his speech last weekend.

It is awfully ironic that Bishop Long speaks out against gays, but according to his accusers had sexual relationships with young men. More so, Bishop Long’s lifestyle, raises my eyebrows. He lives a fancy lifestyle off of the money of his congregation and isn’t shy about it. According to NRP, “Long himself drives a $350,000 Bentley, bought a $1.1 million home in 2005 and favors gold necklaces and Rolex watches.”

When I watch Jamal Parris talk, he seems sincere, but this case is complex. It’s not that simple. I need to see more. Remember deception isn’t always black and white, one is honest and one is not. Sometimes the truth runs in between and I need to see more to know exactly what is going on here…

Added 10/6: I do have to say that both of these men raise my eyebrows at this point…