A pastor in New York City is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his parish to pay for plastic surgery, Botox injections and prescription drugs. The Rev. William Blasingame cited medical reasons when he resigned in January from St. Paul’s Memorial Episcopal Church on Staten Island.
He is accused of stealing $84,537 over three years.
He could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of second-degree grand larceny and possession of stolen property.
Attorney James Hasson calls the allegations a “bad mistake” and says there’s “some kind of a vendetta” against his client.
It’s not his fault, God doesn’t like ugly people. He was just trying to make it past the pearly gates. Geez, give him a break! Wrinkles suck.
At KansasCity.com evangelical Christian leader Billy Graham answers questions from people wanting to gain some of his old person God-loving wisdom.
The person wanted to know why some people join cults… Here’s what good ‘ol Billy had to say:
- One characteristic of cults is that they strongly believe they alone are right in their beliefs and everyone else is wrong.
- Why do people get involved with cults? One reason is because they have a deep spiritual hunger, and, for a time, they think they have found the answer to that hunger.
- But only God can satisfy our longing, and he has made this possible through Jesus Christ.
Hey, Billy! Can I call ya William? Cool. Will, uuumm… yeah, I believe in God and my grandparents actually owned all of your books and books on tape… But, come on… Don’t you think your reasoning why people join a cult sounds a lot like the reasons people join a church or a certain faith? In the future, the stock answer for why people join cults is simple: “They love to torture chickens and hate children, Asians and modern technology. Everyone knows that, Willy- sheesh.
I was at a Westin Hotel on the outskirts of Chicago and heard wonderful singing and shouting… I decided to invite myself in… I quickly realized it was a conference for black women and that I’m not black… Yes, I was NOT welcomed. This is my journey.
