Juanita Bynum Attacked by Husband in Parking Lot - Page 2

CrimsonTide4 · #1 08-23-2007, 06:36 AM

Evangelist Bynum attacked by husband in parking lot

Juanita Bynum, a preacher whose fiery and frank sermons about women's empowerment have won her a national following, was attacked by her husband in the parking lot of an Atlanta hotel early Wednesday morning, police said.

Bynum, whose ministry is based in Waycross, and her estranged husband, Thomas W. Weeks III, had met up at Renaissance Concourse Hotel near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to try to reconcile, Atlanta police said.

You can read the entire article at the link

UrbanizdSkillz · #2 08-23-2007, 07:43 AM

I am neither shocked nor surprised. I can't even entirely say that I feel bad for her. This is what happens when you do things out of order. Although, ironic it makes national news when something bad happens within the church but rarely when something positive is done.

CrimsonTide4 · #3 08-23-2007, 06:31 PM

Weeks' Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/bishopweeks
Juanita's Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/officialjuanitabynum

Supportive comments on his page, but not hers.

Senusret I · #4 08-23-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

Weeks' Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/bishopweeks
Juanita's Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/officialjuanitabynum

Supportive comments on his page, but not hers.

Her comments might have to be approved before they're posted. That's how mine is.

jitterbug13 · #5 08-23-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by UrbanizdSkillz

I am neither shocked nor surprised. I can't even entirely say that I feel bad for her. This is what happens when you do things out of order. Although, ironic it makes national news when something bad happens within the church but rarely when something positive is done.

I agree with you on the media stance. But what do you mean she did things out of order? I think I get it, but please clairfy.

From the message boards I've seen, a lot of people are praying for them (and so will I). TMZ also has pics of the injuries.

aideclaire · #6 08-24-2007, 12:19 AM

that is too sad to even ponder upon

1908Revelations · #7 08-24-2007, 05:07 PM

Did any of you listen to Michael Baisden on yesterday? He was talking bout it and talking about preachers, and said that if anyone knew where the man was to call ATLPD. He went on to say that a lot of people e-mailed he ticked off that he was supporting people turn him in.

Now....he may have beaten her before, but I that doesn't warrent this behavior OK, not just because of her being a preacher (him too for that matter). Mike Baisden read a message a person sent him about the 'man hunt' and that person said something to the effect of 'let that man [estranged hubby] live his life?!?!!?

I had no words.

7thSonofOsiris · #8 08-24-2007, 08:02 PM

A man is catching hell for fighting pitbulls, and he's in the news every 2 or 3 hours. The whole world wants to cut his head off and animal rights activist are picketing the courthouse. Man, they hate a black millionaire don't they?...haters. But a so-called man of God beats his wife(regardless of whom she is), and the world wants to forgive him......

....crazy man, crazy!

BlessedOne04 · #9 08-25-2007, 12:59 AM

This was such a sad story but I also am convinced that this is not the first time this has happened. Violence usually escalades. I hope he gets the punishment he deserves.

Blacksocialite · #10 08-26-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BlessedOne04

This was such a sad story but I also am convinced that this is not the first time this has happened. Violence usually escalades. I hope he gets the punishment he deserves.

I agree with you. There have been incidents of violent behavior between them in the past. My heart goes out to their church members who have had to witness and suffer through this awful drama.

Conskeeted7 · #11 08-27-2007, 01:18 AM

I think it's so unfortunate that they have to go through this in public. It is difficult to deal with any relationship issues, but to have the public offering their editorials as well cannot make it easier. I just hope and pray that they are seeking the help they need and that they make the necessary decisions for themselves and not for the sake of their public images.

The Black Fonz · #12 08-31-2007, 10:18 AM

He put the Danny Glover on her and blamed Satan?

Classic

CrimsonTide4 · #13 09-04-2007, 08:02 AM

Has anyone heard aboutSnakes in the Pulpit? It is a book coming out this month that my cousin told my mother and me about this weekend.

From the website:

The number of megachurches featured on National TV and radio have spawned a new type of celebrity: megapastors. These men have risen in stature and gained the public's trust as irreproachable men of God as their churches have attracted hundreds of thousands of members and millions of viewers and listeners.
But are these men, their methods and intentions really beyond reproach? One man says no, and he's set to be the voice of doubt crying out into the wilderness of what he believes to be blind faith.
"I want to expose the deception and the lies that are going on right now when it comes to these megachurches and their pastors," Armstrong said. "I'm a Christian, and I don't want people thinking I'm against God or anything like that. I believe in the church, but I don't believe in people saying one thing and doing another."

What do you think?

Conskeeted7 · #14 09-04-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

Has anyone heard aboutSnakes in the Pulpit? It is a book coming out this month that my cousin told my mother and me about this weekend.

From the website:

The number of megachurches featured on National TV and radio have spawned a new type of celebrity: megapastors. These men have risen in stature and gained the public's trust as irreproachable men of God as their churches have attracted hundreds of thousands of members and millions of viewers and listeners.
But are these men, their methods and intentions really beyond reproach? One man says no, and he's set to be the voice of doubt crying out into the wilderness of what he believes to be blind faith.
"I want to expose the deception and the lies that are going on right now when it comes to these megachurches and their pastors," Armstrong said. "I'm a Christian, and I don't want people thinking I'm against God or anything like that. I believe in the church, but I don't believe in people saying one thing and doing another."

What do you think?

I hadn't heard of the book before now.

Why are people so quick to try and find deception in the lives of ministers? Yes, a minister has to live life at a different level because of his position in the body of Christ. I agree with that. Ministers should strive to walk the straight and narrow. But the only one who hasn't ever succumb to temptation was Jesus himself, but He was tempted. The devil tried. As long as people put their trust and faith in the people who lead the church instead of who they are being led to, they will be disappointed at some point. The role of the minster is to lead us to have a closer relationship and understanding for ourselves. If a minister is not leading the church in a manner you can agree with, leave the church and pray for him. If his life is a lie, leave the church and pray for him. Humans have a sinful nature. None of us is perfect. I've always understood that. I guess I was under the impression that most others were as well.

delph998 · #15 09-04-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Conskeeted7

I hadn't heard of the book before now.

Why are people so quick to try and find deception in the lives of ministers? Yes, a minister has to live life at a different level because of his position in the body of Christ. I agree with that. Ministers should strive to walk the straight and narrow. But the only one who hasn't ever succumb to temptation was Jesus himself, but He was tempted. The devil tried. As long as people put their trust and faith in the people who lead the church instead of who they are being led to, they will be disappointed at some point. The role of the minster is to lead us to have a closer relationship and understanding for ourselves. If a minister is not leading the church in a manner you can agree with, leave the church and pray for him. If his life is a lie, leave the church and pray for him. Humans have a sinful nature. None of us is perfect. I've always understood that. I guess I was under the impression that most others were as well.

I agree Conskeeted.

I have mixed views about this person writing a book about megachurches and megapastors. I think on one hand it's not our place to expose "the mess." Then on the other hand, I see how and why people are so upset with how this new movement has become a business versus a ministry and feel the need to speak out against it. My personal opinion: God will do the exposing in due time. We need to continue to go the church that we feel we're being ministered to and pray for the state of our nation.