Jonathan Walton : Bishop Long never directly refuted allegations of seducing teen boys . Comment: Long hid behind biblical metaphors , he writes , used congregation as shield . Walton believes if the bishop wants authority , he needs to take responsibility .
Jonathan Walton : Bishop Long never directly refuted allegations of seducing teen boys . Walton says those trying to deflect a perjury charge use the cowardly rhetoric Long used . Long hid behind biblical metaphors , he writes , used congregation as shield . Walton believes if the bishop wants authority , he needs to take responsibility .