Video of Bishop Eddie Long Being 'Crowned King' Leaves Viewers Confused

[LivnForChrist]

By Luiza Oleszczuk , Christian Post Reporter
February 1, 2012

A 14-minute video clip showing Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church being crowned
by Rabbi Ralph Messer during one of the church's televised services has gone viral, with members of the
Christian community expressing complete confusion over the video.

The episode took place during the Sunday, Jan. 29 service, as announced on New Birth's Facebook page as
well as Messer's, and was watched by thousands. The YouTube clip, making the rounds on the Internet, was
uploaded to the video network Jan. 31.

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[billiefan2000]

this is best case to reject the word of faith movement


the word of faith and NAR folks think they are gods or super-human or something


when in fact, the NAR peddlers and the word of faith peddlers are nothing more than cult leaders

[billiefan2000]

Jewish leaders offended by Ga. preacher's ceremony

GREG BLUESTEIN
Published: Yesterday


FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2010 file photo, Bishop Eddie Long speaks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church near Atlanta. Jewish leaders are criticizing a ceremony that involved the controversial megachurch leader being wrapped in a religious scroll and exalted as a "king" to the applause of his parishioners. (AP Photo/John Amis, Pool, File)ATLANTA (AP) - Jewish leaders are criticizing a ceremony that involved a controversial megachurch leader being wrapped in a religious scroll and exalted as a "king" to the applause of his parishioners.

The video from a service last Sunday at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church shows Rabbi Ralph Messer, a Messianic preacher, instructing two men to slowly wrap Bishop Eddie Long in a large scroll that's purported to be the Torah.

"It doesn't matter where you go, how you try to attack him. He's sealed," Messer proclaims, before the scroll is opened to reveal a teary-eyed Long. Moments later, Long was seated in a plush chair, covered in a prayer shawl while holding the sacred scroll and lifted by four men.

"He now is raised up from a commoner to a kingship," Messer proclaims, as the men walk Long's seat around an adoring crowd.

Messianic Jews believe that Jesus Christ, or Yeshua, is the Messiah, putting them at odds with traditional Jewish theology. Most Jews consider the faith to be a form of evangelical Christianity.

Rabbi David Shiff of Congregation Beth Hallel, a Messianic Jewish synagogue in Roswell, condemned the actions in the video.

"Ralph Messer in no way represents Messianic Judaism," Shiff said. "He is not affiliated with any legitimate branch of Messianic Judaism. His actions in no way reflect the position of Messianic Judaism. I found the presentation to be repulsive and inappropriate."

The Torah is one of Judaism's most sacred objects and Jewish groups said the notion that it was used in a ceremony at the church was offensive.

"The notion that he wraps Bishop Long in a Torah is horrifying simply because it's completely inappropriate. It's an awful way to use the Torah," said Bill Nigut of the Anti-Defamation League. "And it doesn't in any way approximate any Jewish ritual."

Long was accused of sexual misconduct in September 2010 by four male former church members who accused him of abusing his spiritual authority. He settled out of court in May for an undisclosed amount.

He took a leave of absence last year to deal with his divorce and other personal issues, but returned to the pulpit in January.

The video, which was recorded Sunday, shows Long sitting on a chair under a spotlight as Messer repeatedly chants, "It's a new birth." The camera pans to congregation members, who cheer.

Long's church, which is in Lithonia east of Atlanta, issued a statement from Messer saying that the ceremony was based on a passage from the Old Testament on restoring the Kingdom of David.

"My message was about restoring a man and to encourage his walk in the Lord," Messer said in the statement. "The presentation of the Scroll of Torah was simply a way of bringing honor to a man who had given his life to the Lord and had given so much to his church, the Atlanta metro area and throughout the world.

"It was not to make Bishop Eddie L. Long a king."



AP News: Jewish leaders offended by Ga. preacher's ceremony

[Andrei]

What a circus. No shame at all.

[mattfivefour]

Didn't leave ME confused. I just had to overlay what I saw with the Word of God. It plainly told me what he is ... and for what he stands.

[Ducati]

Eddie Long was accused of some gay stuff last year wasn't he ?








Still gay.

[morata rapia]

Oh my gosh, circus is right....

And yes, he was accused of some... unethical?... behavior

[billiefan2000]

KING EDDIE LONG APOLOGIZES FOR CEREMONY

By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Feb 5, 2012 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features, Word Faith



Close on the heels of Looks Like No Queen Coronation For Paula White, here at Apprising Ministries, now comes yet another royal twist.

CBS Atlanta is reporting today Bishop Eddie Long apologizes for Jewish ceremony:


Bishop Eddie Long apologizes for Jewish ceremony - CBS Atlanta 46

Bishop Eddie Long has apologized to the Anti-Defamation League for a ceremony last Sunday at his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, in which he was wrapped in a sacred Torah scroll and carried upon a throne.




Bill Nigut the Southeast Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League said the manner in which the Torah was used was “offensive to many Jews.”

In a letter addressed to Nigut Long wrote he was “deeply sorry” that the ceremony caused harm to the Jewish community.

The letter went on to say “I denounce any action that depicts me as a King, for I am merely just a servant of the Lord. (Online source)

O no, it looks like T.D. Jakes‘ friend and fellow Word Faith prosperity preacher Eddie Long is already vacating his throne because he is “merely just a servant of the Lord. ”

This begs the question: Then why did Long have in that spiritual wingnut “Rabbi” Ralph Messer and participate in that ridiculous and blasphemous service in the first place?

We’re also told by CBS Atlanta:


Bishop Eddie Long apologizes for Jewish ceremony - CBS Atlanta 46

Nigut said he appreciated Long’s acknowledgment that a mistake was made. (Online source)




Hmm, could it be the first real King of Word Faith will be Benny Hinn?




KING EDDIE LONG APOLOGIZES FOR CEREMONY : Apprising Ministries