Replying to a message of Thees Peereboom to John Beamish:

Actually I think it was both Baker and Swaggart.  AFAIK Swaggart is still
running his ministry and Baker is out of jail.

 TP> From: Thees Peereboom 

 TP> Rich,

 TP> That was Jim Baker.

 TP> - Thees Peereboom

 TP> On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 21:58:04 -0400, John Beamish 
 TP> wrote:

 >> Who was the televangelist who did the "I have sinned" speach? 
 >> Swaggart? I am no longer taken in by public renting of garments. 
 >> "Rich Gauszka"  wrote in message
 >> news:3f870ee4{at}w3.nls.net...
 >>> While I am no fan of Rush Limbaugh I found this part of his addiction
 >> speech
 >>> well done. (Hopefully he means it)
 >>> 
 >>> "I am not making any excuses. You know, over the years
athletes and
 >>> celebrities have emerged from treatment centers to great fanfare and
 >> praise
 >>> for conquering great demons. They are said to be great role models and
 >>> examples for others. Well, I am no role model. I refuse to let anyone
 >> think
 >>> I am doing something great here, when there are people you never hear
 >> about,
 >>> who face long odds and never resort to such escapes. They are the role
 >>> models. I am no victim and do not portray myself as such. I take full
 >>> responsibility for my problem. from
 >>> http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031010/laf041_1.html    
 >> 
 >> 
 >> 

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