Jonathan Walton : Bishop Long never directly addressed allegations of seducing teen boys . Walton believes those trying to deflect a perjury charge used the cowardly rhetoric Long used . Long hid behind biblical authority , he writes , used congregation as shield . Typical names for his sermons are `` Conquer and Subdue '' and `` Reign or Maintain . '' Walton believes if the bishop wants authority , he needs to take it .
Jonathan Walton : Bishop Long never directly addressed allegations of seducing teen boys . Walton believes those trying to deflect a perjury charge used the cowardly rhetoric Long used . Long hid behind biblical authority , he writes , used congregation as shield . Walton believes if the bishop wants authority , he needs to take it .