“They may get the stuff, but we’ll get the souls. They may get the past, but we’ve got the future.”
Anglican Bishop Robert Duncan
Bishop Duncan, who has split with the Episcopal Church and formed the Anglican Church in North America, was referring to continuing battles with the Episcopal Church in court over church property. He was quoted by the New York Times. (RNS)
“I’m one who believes that God will take care of all of us …. But I’m not one who believes that means that the pastor ought to drive a Bentley car or live in a million-dollar house or fly on a corporate jet.”
Julius Scruggs
The president of the National Baptist Convention USA was discussing how he believes prosperity gospel theology is detrimental to Christianity. He was quoted by EthicsDaily.com. (RNS)
“People love a good comeback story.”
Ted Haggard
The disgraced evangelical leader, who was quoted by the Associated Press, has started a prayer meeting in his Colorado home which drew more than 100 people, despite low expectations. (RNS)