Ted Haggard

Ted Haggard resigned as president of the National Association of Evangelicals. An outspoken opponent of gay marriage, Haggard gave up his post "while a church panel investigates allegations he paid a man for sex." He has since admitted that he "visited a male prostitute for a massage and bought methamphetamine for personal use - though he said he threw the drugs away without using them." Today he was fired by his megachurch for "sexually immoral conduct." It's terrible timing for the environment as folks associated with the National Association of Evangelicals have recently announced a faith-based campaign on global warming. Also, please don't let these statements by James Dobson from Nov. 2 diminish his credibility in your eyes (via Dvorak Uncensored, from U.S. Newswire):

"It is unconscionable that the legitimate news media would report a rumor like this based on nothing but one man's accusation. Ted Haggard is a friend of mine and it appears someone is trying to damage his reputation as a way of influencing the outcome of Tuesday's election -- especially the vote on Colorado's marriage-protection amendment -- which Ted strongly supports. "He has shown a great deal of grace under these unfortunate circumstances, quickly turning this matter over to his church for an independent investigation. That is a testament to the character I have seen him exhibit over and over again through the years."

Via PreacherMike, Haggard's apology to his church is here.