By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
The estranged husband of battered televangelist Juanita Bynum is back in stride again.
According to published reports, Bishop Thomas W. Weeks, III didn't miss a beat during Sunday service -- two days after turning himself into Atlanta authorities for assaulting his wife -- and was met by cheers and applause from parishioners at the Global Destiny Ministries.
Good God Almighty.
Weeks said the devil was behind his current situation, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper, and also expressed appreciation for the prayers and support he and his wife have received.
As previously reported by The BV Newswire, police said Weeks assaulted the Pentecostal Prophetess during an argument on Aug. 21 outside of an Atlanta hotel.
After a media frenzy ensued about the near fatal attack, Weeks surrendered to Atlanta police Friday morning. Bond was set at $30,000 on a charge of aggravated assault and $10,000 on a charge of terroristic threats, and a magistrate ordered Weeks to have no contact with Bynum or her sister, Tina Culpepper.
But that didn't stop him from tending to his business affairs at the church he founded in Atlanta.
"We've got certain things going on right now, but I refuse to stop coming to the house God built," he reportedly said during his brief appearance before introducing a guest minister and leaving the room.
Members of his congregation didn't mind talking to the newspaper about their feelings about the controversial scandal.
"There are three sides to every story," said frequent visitor Shannon Mayers. "Nobody has the right to judge anybody. God is in the midst of that and will work it out."
Meanwhile, 26-year-old Maurice Adams said he was disappointed to hear the news but still considers Weeks his bishop. "We all make mistakes. He deserves another opportunity," Adams said. "I'm hurt, but I do respect him for being man enough to show his face today."
Weeks is due in Fulton County Superior Court on Sept. 7.
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By: Emerson Willis on 8/28/2007 2:53PM
I think the guy is a man, a man of god no doubt! But who are we to point fingers what real couple don't fight or atleast doesn't think about going upside the oposite sex's head. I mean she not going to leave him(no divorce)it ain't the offer n money. It's love. So let's love and pray for them to stay together, for it may be a blessing to us all!
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By: Teresa on 8/28/2007 3:06PM
I have had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Bishop Weeks' father( Bishop Thomas Weeks)and know that this grieves his parents.I can't help but wonder how he claims that the "devil" is behind his marriage woes. If he is "truely" holy-ghost filled and is as prayerful as he professes, then why is it hard for him not to touch his wife in a derogatory and harmful manner? I believe that he is truely a man of God and yet it may be time for him to sit down for awhile. The one thing that is harming the church is hypocrisy ; from all fronts.I pray that this marriage survives and that they are both well.
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By: CC on 8/28/2007 3:21PM
I just want to say we all need to pray for them and stop putting all of this on the internet and let God handle and let them do according to what they need to do. Also the Devil is getting alot of credit is because us as christain know what to do so let's do it and put the Devil on the run by fasting and praying for them and stop all the talking. Giving the Devil more credit than he need. May God continue to bless both and due what God lay on you;ll heart. God Bless cc
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By: Mskayty on 8/28/2007 3:36PM
I smell b*llshit. The devil made him stomp her in the chocha?!
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By: rhonda cropp on 8/28/2007 4:32PM
LIVE WHAT YOU PREACH!DON'T USE THE DEVIL FOR AN EXCUSE, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS AND ASK GOD FOR FORGIVENESS AND YOUR WIFE!
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By: MZ 1 HOTDVA on 8/29/2007 9:28PM
That's BS if i ever heard...a MAN of God...Ok let me tell you all the real story behind the fight since I haven't seen it printed...He did have every intentions of going to meet with her so they could reconcile, however when she questioned HIS SEXUALITY...he lost his religion...So bottom line..HE'S GAY and messing around with someone in the CHURCH!
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By: Destiny on 8/28/2007 4:42PM
I believe the good ole pastor has done this before. This is really bad and embarrassing to the church and couple. They(Pastors) are always quoting the bible- I don't believe that anyone who is really living a life serving God would have so much money- I'm not saying be poor but your extras should be redirected to the community and providing training and job skills to our people. Be ashame and I worry about the individuals under their leadership almost cult like.
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By: mizthang2z on 9/04/2007 8:38AM
The only thing I will say is God is a God of Mercy and that's how we as Christain's should be towards our brother and sister. Give them there due private time and allow God work it all out for them. Don't judge unless your ready to be judged.
Grace and Peace!
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By: Valerie on 8/29/2007 8:35AM
If you have ever had the privilage of seeing and hearing both of these saints of God preach the revealed word of God, then you will understand that Bishop Week's assment is correct. The Bible says that satan will fool even the very elect of God, which means none of us are exempt from making bad choices and mistakes. Pray for them both! Whenever God had ordained a relationship, the enemy does everything he can to cancel God's assignment. Don't look at the people, look at God and hear HIM in all of this. Pray for healing! Pray for restoration! Pray for mercy! But please, please stop gossiping about it and stop listening to gossip about it.
God bless the entire Global Destiny family, Prophetess Byunm-Weeks and Bishop Weeks as well as their families.
Amen
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By: Trolla Mae on 8/29/2007 4:12PM
Yall leave this man alone. He might have a short fuse. He was obviously tryna walk away from the situation and SHE followed him. A man can only take so much from a nagging ass wife.
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