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Stratplayer -> Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 10:23:31 AM)

This is a very sad and shocking crime! And to think that this guy was supposedly a minister of the Word. Unfortunatley, it goes to show you that people are capable of just about anything and you can't assume that someone is above the influence of evil simply because they carry a title.

Evangelist Arresrted, Wife Found Frozen!



cow451 -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 11:16:50 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Stratplayer

This is a very sad and shocking crime! And to think that this guy was supposedly a minister of the Word. Unfortunatley, it goes to show you that people are capable of just about anything and you can't assume that someone is above the influence of evil simply because they carry a title.

Evangelist Arresrted, Wife Found Frozen!



Two thoughts:

1. Alabama

2. Does the name Anthony Hopkins sound familiar?



JimboFletch -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 11:30:13 AM)

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ORIGINAL: cow451
1. Alabama

What a bigoted Yankee thing to say. Is it okay to blame all the drugs and violent crime in NY City on the whole state of NY?



Stratplayer -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 11:36:46 AM)

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ORIGINAL: cow451

quote:

ORIGINAL: Stratplayer

This is a very sad and shocking crime! And to think that this guy was supposedly a minister of the Word. Unfortunatley, it goes to show you that people are capable of just about anything and you can't assume that someone is above the influence of evil simply because they carry a title.

Evangelist Arresrted, Wife Found Frozen!



Two thoughts:

1. Alabama

2. Does the name Anthony Hopkins sound familiar?


You took the words right out of my mouth!



cow451 -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 12:02:33 PM)

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ORIGINAL: JimboFletch

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ORIGINAL: cow451
1. Alabama

What a bigoted Yankee thing to say. Is it okay to blame all the drugs and violent crime in NY City on the whole state of NY?


Actually, many, if not most, southerners (like myself) share the sentiment. A bigoted Yankee would have said "the South" or "the Bible Belt".[;)]



rcjames -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 1:42:55 PM)

Maybe he was trying to save up enough for a funeral; they are really expensive.

Thanks
RC



MyCatSmokey2006 -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 1:56:08 PM)

THis is so HORRIBLE! [:@] And to top it all off, when he was arrested, he was preaching a message on FORGIVENESS! I'd say that he needs to be repenting and asking God for forgiveness himself.



rlj -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 2:00:49 PM)

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Actually, many, if not most, southerners (like myself) share the sentiment. A bigoted Yankee would have said "the South" or "the Bible Belt".


Sounds like we need another march to the sea but this one starting in Mobile. ; )



landabee -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 2:19:52 PM)

HERE is an indepth story of the situation.

What a sick, sick man.

In this link it said that the woman had not been seen for over three years.

I got the creeps reading about the homelife.

You gotta wonder: what kind of life did a woman lead if no one outside her home missed her for three years?

Even with moving the family, how could a woman be so isolated that not even her blood kin would look for her.


[:o][:o][&o][&o][:(][:(]



wintery -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 2:35:10 PM)

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ORIGINAL: rlj

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Actually, many, if not most, southerners (like myself) share the sentiment. A bigoted Yankee would have said "the South" or "the Bible Belt".


Sounds like we need another march to the sea but this one starting in Mobile. ; )


Sherman's honor guard on the march to the sea was the First Alabama Cavalry of the Union Army. Think again about Alabama, guys. Fair enough?

ETA: We shouldn't be shocked when someone preaching commits a crime--by now, I mean. Yes it's another terrible story.



landabee -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 2:42:56 PM)

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We shouldn't be shocked when someone preaching commits a crime--by now, I mean. Yes it's another terrible story.


I retain the ability to be horrified.

I pray I never get used to it.

This world is evil, no doubt......but even so...

I can not avoid feeling nauseated, sad and horrified. I am praying for those children that grew up in that toxic environment and suffered at the hands of that man.



cow451 -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 6:15:08 PM)

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ORIGINAL: rlj

quote:

Actually, many, if not most, southerners (like myself) share the sentiment. A bigoted Yankee would have said "the South" or "the Bible Belt".


Sounds like we need another march to the sea but this one starting in Mobile. ; )

Sherman's Retreat to the Sea was supposed to end in Mobile, but the idiot had the map upside down and went east instead of west.[:@]



solo_soprano22 -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 6:17:57 PM)

Goodness, my state always has to be picked on. [8D]



landabee -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 11:03:03 PM)

A woman is dead. D-E-A-D.

Children are motherless.

Children have lived in an evil, toxic environment. They need prayer.

A wolf in sheep's clothing has been perverting the gospel.

Hello???

[>:]


Father, have mercy on us. Break our hearts, Lord. Please keep your hand over these children. Heal their hearts, minds and spirits.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.



CoeurdeLeon_ -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 11:06:32 PM)

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ORIGINAL: landabee


Father, have mercy on us. Break our hearts, Lord. Please keep your hand over these children. Heal their hearts, minds and spirits.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

Amen



Kath -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (7/31/2008 11:10:59 PM)

Amen!

I have deleted an inflammatory remark and those that responded to it so that no one else needs to see it.

This is not a joking matter. Please keep such comments only in your thoughts and spare the rest of us.


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mapachito13 -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 7:37:55 AM)

He's probably going to claim God told him to do it! And that's going to make it OK. Shows that "people of God" can wake up and choose to follow a different (dark) path.

My prayers for all the people he has now caused serious pain! May God comfort them. And may he realize the gravity of his sin and turn back to God from his cell.



revbob4God -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 8:10:43 AM)

Would someone kindly tell me specifically where to find articles on this? Is there a need for the children or relatives of this poor child of christ to have spiritual counsel? I am speaking of the dear wife, not the false prophet. Sylvia read about this in the thread last night and we were up quite late praying. It truly is an abomination, and a frightening horrible thing, but why would anyone blame it on the south. That is just plain wrong. Sin happens everywhere.



mapachito13 -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 8:16:50 AM)

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ORIGINAL: revbob4God

Would someone kindly tell me specifically where to find articles on this? Is there a need for the children or relatives of this poor child of christ to have spiritual counsel? I am speaking of the dear wife, not the false prophet. Sylvia read about this in the thread last night and we were up quite late praying. It truly is an abomination, and a frightening horrible thing, but why would anyone blame it on the south. That is just plain wrong. Sin happens everywhere.

I thought it only happened in California and was the Govenator's fault! [:D] Stop confusing me![:D]



revbob4God -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 8:23:42 AM)

Saw the link, read the article. The man was obvioulsy headed for serious problems. Abusers often isolate their victims. The first thought that popped into my mind was of how this man had begun preaching to a congregation while his wife was in a freezer. He had already lied to people. I do not want to bring up bad news, but remember David Koresh and the horrible tragedy at Waco Texas, another example of what horrible things can happen when false prophets pervert the word of God. We need to thank God that this tragedy went no further than it did.
Heavenly Father, Have Mercy on the soul of Arleta Hopkins, who met an untimely and senseless death. Have mercy on the hearts and souls of her precious children, give them courage and follow them through their lives, work your wonder into their hearts, and place dedicated children of God always in the presence of these children so that this horrible abomination that they have been forced to sufffer does not turn them from your blessed countenance, and guide us all to a more responsible stewardship where we can step in more readily when we suspect some evil, to confront that evil and correct it. Guide us always to do your will. In Jesus Name, Amen



revbob4God -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 9:14:31 AM)

I have posted a prayer in the prayer section so that everyone may also share a prayer for the soul of the mother and the children. If we could get th contact iformation regarding the congregation the false prophet and children attended, perhaps some could inquire if the children need anything. I believe Sylvia is looking into that.



revbob4God -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 9:17:22 AM)

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Sherman's Retreat to the Sea was supposed to end in Mobile, but the idiot had the map upside down and went east instead of west.

and WHAT side was he on? well jes goes ta show ya...

The Bible warns us about false prophets.



mrsrevbob -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 9:37:38 AM)

Oh this is just awful and I feel so sorry for the children and family and also the congregation. By the way, I always disliked when people call the South the Bible Belt, its more like the Bible Backbone.



cow451 -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 9:41:23 AM)

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ORIGINAL: mrsrevbob4god

Oh this is just awful and I feel so sorry for the children and family and also the congregation. By the way, I always disliked when people call the South the Bible Belt, its more like the Bible Backbone.


As a Southerner, with all due respect, the "Bible Belt" is made up of a good deal of self-righteous instead of righteous. Criminals love church. It's a great cover.



mrsrevbob -> RE: Evangelist Arrested, Wife Found Frozen (8/1/2008 9:57:16 AM)

Brother I am sorry. I was born in the South, and I was speaking for the folks who actually try to be good disciples of Christ.

By the way, I have met a good many wonderful Christians from Alabama and as for Texas, I met Rev Bob there. I believe above all, that the people of the congregation where the false prophet was preaching should never be made to feel that any of this was their fault. A lot of times horrible things happen and people can beat themselves up emotionally and spiritually because they feel they hould have seen something that may have been impossible to see at the time.

There are people everywhere who may suffer from self righteousness.



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