Bishop Eddie Long was back in the pulpit yesterday, like nothing happened. Just days before, he settled his sexual misconduct cases with four young men. You know, the cases he said he’d vigorously fight because he was so innocent?!? His church –New Birth– issued a statement saying the decision to settle was made “to bring closure to this matter and to allow us to move forward with the plans God has for this ministry.” Rumors are now swirling across the Twitterverse that Long settled for $15 million, but no official amount has been released under the terms of the settlement.

Adding to the trouble: Rev. Bernice King, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has stepped down from her position as an elder in Long’s church. King delivered the altar call at Sunday’s service, then bounced. It’s not clear whether King’s departure is because of the sexual allegations against Long… but it sho’ looks fishy.

Long reportedly never directly addressed the settlement with his congregation yesterday. I don’t know that I could sit in the pew with that elephant in the room. Do you think his flock deserves an apology or explanation? Would you still attend his church? Discuss…

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