I would just like to say that very recently I attended a conference in which a very well-known Christian leader who knows Ted Haggard well spoke of the situation. He was quite clear that Haggard had indeed, and was continuing to, repent. This leader was also quite clear that what Haggard did was indeed sinful, needed repenting of, and that this sin was one that had basically ruined what could have been a very fruitful life. Haggard and his family will live with this shame from now on, and that is the way sin is.

Tony Campolo's take on the situation is Tony Campolo's take. Haggard is repenting and getting counsel. He himself is seeing how he has failed and doing something about it. While we may not agree with Haggard's position on theological things, he is doing the work of repoentance and should be accorded some grace by the people of God.

Stand Fast, Craigellachie!