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I am from Houston too and I don't attend Brentwood Baptist Church, but I am familiar with the church. One of my sorors attends the church and my (blood) sister's best friend got married there. My sister was her maid of honor.

I was shocked to hear the news too. Needless to say it was splashed all over the local evening news a couple of days ago. Unfortunately for Rev. Ratliff, the man who has alleged this incident has taped recorded messages of him talking to Rev. Ratliff about going to some 'down low' club in Atlanta where young boys dance on the tables. And, one message has the supposed voice of Rev. Ratliff saying (implying) the type of sex acts he (Rev. Ratliff) likes performed on him by other men.

Brentwood has a large and strong congregation. I am sure they will get passed this incident.