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Pastor Jamal Bryant and Ebony Magazine have a little back and forth regarding the magazine’s allegation that the pastor impregnated an underage girl from his church. Pastor Bryant issued a public letter blasting the magazine’s allegations and the magazine replied in kind admitting that the allegation is “outrageous” and “unconfirmed”.

Directly from Empowerment Temple/ Dr. Jamal Bryant:

For 67 years Ebony Magazine has been the drum beat for culture in the African American community. John Johnson its beloved founder dedicated his life to safe guarding our image with great integrity. The March 2013 edition has left a hole in my heart. On page 124 they published that it’s alleged I impregnated a 17-year-old member of my church. This accusation is categorically and completely untrue. To publish this with absolutely no source lends itself to reckless endangerment to my children, my congregation and my community.

Ebony is not the National Enquirer. A higher standard is required and the statement jeopardizes my ministry to the youth in my church and community. So it is on moral grounds that a retraction is necessary. In 2007 I participated in an extramarital affair that resulted ultimately in the termination of my marriage to my incredible wife Gizelle. NO minors were involved but my minor children have been affected. I don’t want them to have to live through any further unnecessary pain. Matthew 18:15 say’s if your brother has sinned against you go and tell him his fault. I solicit your continued prayers for my family, forgiveness for myself and accountability from Ebony magazine. Flawed but faithful. I remain, Jamal- Harrison Bryant (A Father and Pastor)

Ebony responds to Dr. Jamal Bryant:

Ebony’s response…

“We understand that Dr. Jamal H. Bryant is now getting inquiries regarding a rumor we referenced in the magazine. We published the outrageous allegation as it was scandalous, not because it was confirmed. We did not intend to offend Dr. Bryant, and hope that our readers understand the spirit in which the editorial comment was presented.”

article courtesy of Joy105.com