11 Responses to “Pastor Arrested On Century Drug Charges Enters Plea; Church To Consider Her Future”

1. David Huie Green on April 6th, 2010 12:26 pm

   REGARDING:
   “Yes. Evidence has to be presented and interpreted, and that is why we have courts and juries. Any attorney will tell you to keep your mouth shut when arrested or otherwise accused to prevent mal-interpretation of appearences and circumstances. ”

   And they also tell them to keep their mouth shut lest they give out facts which prove their guilt.

   There is more than one thing going on all the time. There are legal matters and there are social matters–for example. The courts don’t tell associations how to self-govern, the associations don’t tell the courts how to try facts.

   Yet they both exist and have different standards, different requirements, different goals, different purposes.

   CONSIDERING:
   “When you serve on a jury, you are instructed on the law and the facts, and on how to apply both to a verdict or a decision. Bloggers don’t have the benifit of that guidence and instruction. ”

   Bloggers don’t always have the same goal as a jury. Thus, it might not benefit them. When a person chooses a spouse, the methods of a jury don’t help as much as one might think. When they decide where to eat, insturction on the law just might not help. When they consider what church to attend–if any, they aren’t working toward a life or death verdict.

   David judging whether to wear gray socks or gray socks or gray socks

2. A Watchman on April 6th, 2010 8:08 am

   The “blog” is a product of our time – a place where anyone can opinionate with out giving the name of the one responsible or to be held accountable, as with this post; however, it does expand freedom of expression unless the blogger tramples on the rights of Another. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but not all opinions are created equal, or have the same value.

   Yes. Evidence has to be presented and interpreted, and that is why we have courts and juries. Any attorney will tell you to keep your mouth shut when arrested or otherwise accused to prevent mal-interpretation of appearences and circumstances.

   When you serve on a jury, you are instructed on the law and the facts, and on how to apply both to a verdict or a decision. Bloggers don’t have the benifit of that guidence and instruction.

   The evidence is convencing but she (the Pastor) is entitled to “due process”.

3. wow on April 4th, 2010 7:24 pm

   Looking at the evidence is seems Mrs. Wright was caught “red handed”.
   Trafficing controlled substances is a serious offense. If she is proven to be innocent in a court of law , good for her.

   It is un-nerving to read remarks from stupid ” self proclaimed christians” so ready to forgive one of their own of a felony.
   They sit themselves up as Moses interpreting their own version of the Ten Commandments and the Law.

   Stealing and lying is wrong and any sensible person will see why we are a society with laws that protect us from those who would prey on us.
   I do not have any sympathy for a thief or fraud.
   If it is found out that Mrs Wright has lied and is a thief then she must be respondsible for her actions and face the consequence of wrong actions.

   I am sure the good Lord would expect nothing less from any of his children.

   “Wright was charged with 11 counts of possessing a controlled substance without a prescription, three counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, one count of trafficking in hydrocodone and one count of possession of a blank prescription after being arrested at Century Pharmacy earlier this month.”

4. David Huie Green on April 3rd, 2010 7:00 pm

   REGARDING:
   ” agree with you also, but AFTER she is convicted NOT when she is only accused…..This group just found her guilty and announced it to the world without her having her day in court. That’s just wrong. ”

   It read more like they brought forth charges.

   You seem to think everything has to go before a court of law first to be considered in any context. Some things are not illegal but should not be done by leaders of a specific organization.

   In this particular instance, consider the requirements for a pastor of a church (ignoring for the moment the part about being the husband of one wife).
   Included from first Timothy are: “above reproach,… temperate, sensible, respectable, …not a drunkard, …”

   I’m not saying anyone failed these requirements, but they are not things which would come to court but which would disqualify according to the Bible. Churches which reject the Bible are free to set whatever qualifications they choose. Pretty soon, that will be clear too.

   I knew one pastor who was always throwing run-mad fits; he hurt the church.
   I knew a couple of pastors who did not limit themselves to their one wife; they hurt the church–or some churches.

   Paul wrote disapprovingly to the people of Corinth who were convinced they showed the power of Christ to forgive by committing as many sinful acts as they could think of.

   Yes, there are procedures to get folks to straighten up and fly right but don’t be too quick to judge them for charging her. We don’t know their situation any more than we know hers. Unless there was some great conspiracy to smear her name, though, she may not be above reproach.

   Again, I say this not to want to hurt anyone but just considering that not everybody should be a leader.

   David for perfect people, unlike myself

   REGARDING:
   “Suppose that a child in your church accused you of being inappropriate with him/her. ”

   That could happen if I got off alone with a child. That is a very good reason to NOT get off alone with a child.

   Consider how Jesus sent the disciples in twos. He wasn’t stupid. There is far less danger of false accusations if there are two witnesses to all events.

   It’s also why I like having three cameras on my bus; you’d be amazed at how many accusations go away when folks realize there was an unbiased camera watching everything..

5. bill, big b little ill on April 3rd, 2010 3:27 pm

   God will forgive everything except the unforgiveable sin if you truly repent. But it’s easy to know what God hates and what is an abomination to him. It’s listed in the bible and easy to find.
   This lady will have to suffer the consequences of mans law even if she is forgiven by God. But for those who deny Jesus, or those who have accepted Jesus and then deny him, those people need to be really worried.
   I don’t care how enlightened you think you are, you will not be part of heaven with out Jesus.

6. The voice of common sense on April 3rd, 2010 12:26 pm

   David,
   I agree with you also, but AFTER she is convicted NOT when she is only accused. Think of the damage that could be done to someone’s reputation that is irreversible. Suppose that she is found not guilty. Admittedly, this looks really bad for her, but as we all know, we are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!!!! This group just found her guilty and announced it to the world without her having her day in court. That’s just wrong.
   Suppose that a child in your church accused you of being inappropriate with him/her. You KNOW that you have done nothing wrong, but your fellow church members decide to forward the accusations to every local media source. You are arrested and go to trial and the child recants. You are therefore found not guilty, but the damage to your reputation is permanent. Think of the many people who would have heard of your arrest but never hear about being vindicated. You will forever be a child molester in their eyes. AND………this was caused by people in your CHURCH!!!!
   The voice who thinks we should be giving people the benefit of the doubt until I KNOW that they have done wrong, not just been accused.

7. David Huie Green on April 3rd, 2010 10:39 am

   REGARDING:
   “….in hopes that more media would run the story.” That is NOT Christ-like behavior by any means”

   There’s more than one way to look at things. You are looking at protecting her reputation to keep it out of alignment with her character. It is possible they were looking at protecting others from her future deeds.

   Consider how another religious organization kept the names of child molestors from the news and law enforcement for whatever reason. The result was that untold numbers continued to molest children.

   It’s one thing to take harm done to yourself, it is another to allow others to come to harm.

   David thinking leaders should be going in the right direction

8. Yumus B Kidding on April 2nd, 2010 2:22 pm

   Re to common sense…

   I agree with you somewhat, but are you equally surprised that the co loeader of the church (alledgedly) was using, fraudulently obtaining, and dealing in controlled substance?

9. The voice of common sense on April 2nd, 2010 10:24 am

   I’m still astounded by “the church members forwarded an email news release to several Gulf Coast news media organizations in hopes that more media would run the story.” That is NOT Christ-like behavior by any means. I cannot imagine such vindictive actions by a group that purports to be serving God! How sad!

10. blondie on April 2nd, 2010 8:13 am

    to whitepunknotondope/ do you know anything about faith god is her only judge . we all have did things . let the justice sytem work and hope she get help for her additions lets not be judgemental its to early in the day…..

11. whitepunknotondope on April 2nd, 2010 6:55 am

    Not guilty plea? You just sealed your fate sister.