CUA Editor’s Note

Some reading this article and viewing the video might question why the story is posted here at Christianity Under Attack. We believe that what occurred at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is an attack on Judaism and therefore an attack on Christianity. Bishop Long and the alleged Rabbi Messer have since apologized for what is a fictitious Jewish ceremony and improper use of the Holy Torah.

As a Christian I found this ceremony to be appalling. As a black it was pathetic but at the same time typical of how we, blacks, love to be entertained as opposed to seeking REAL TRUTH. No member of that church should have found this in any way to be acceptable, yet they clapped and cheered. Sad. I believe this is the same mentality and mindset that blacks show towards the Democrat Party and other liberal institutions and leaders. Truth has no color or political affiliation. If one seeks Truth you will find it. You should always seek Truth and be willing to accept where it leads you. 

Eddie Long a 'King?' Religious Scholar Refutes 'Bizarre' Ceremony

New Birth Missionary Baptist Minister Declared 'King' In Bizarre Sunday Ritual

Bishop Eddie Long after being proclaimed a "king" is seen sitting on a "throne" while holding a Torah scroll during a Jan. 29, 2012, service at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

A number of religious figures have stepped up criticizing the 14-minute long YouTube clip of Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church being proclaimed a "king" by a Messianic rabbi.

Rabbi Ralph Messer, during a Jan. 29 service at the Baptist church in Lithonia, Ga., directed assistants to wrap Long in a purportedly 312-year-old priceless Hebrew scroll from World War II, and proclaimed that Long was now "hidden in the word of God." After inviting Long to sit down on a chair and handing him the Torah scroll, four helpers lifted the chair on which Long was sitting and paraded the minister across the podium, while Messer proclaimed him a "king."

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