Parris is one of 4 men who have come forward with allegations that the Pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Bishop Eddie Long sexually abused him. According to Parris who was 17 years old at the time, Long would take him to a guesthouse where he would make him perform sexual acts for him.
Parris recalls the scent of Long’s cologne, and how he just could not shower enough to get Long’s smell off of his body.
Bishop Eddie Long, on the other hand, totally denies the allegations of sexual assault. He claims that the lawsuits brought upon him are “spiritual warfare”, and that he is “David” fighting against “Goliath”.
Most church members at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church are supporting Long. Others are waiting to see or hear the evidence.
“An accusation is only an accusation until there is proof to show these events really happened,” said Jimmy Howard, who used to be a member of Long’s church. “If Eddie Long is guilty, the lord will decide his punishment on judgement day.”
If Long is guilty of these horrible acts, it certainly won’t be the first time that a high ranking religious official has used his power to sexually abuse others.
