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Writers Note: Greetings, to those that believe in God, It is an exercise in Dis-Unity to debate the merits of the various religions of man. One can note negative aspects of Christianity and we can cry of the faults in Islam. For the record the so-called faults in various religions come from the ungodly actions of man. The religions of God are pure and clean, but man has brought corruption and defilement. THUS, WE MAKE A HUMBLE AND SINCERE REQUEST. FOR THE SAKE OF UNITY IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. PLEASE STOP THE CONFUSION OF REACTIONARY DEBATES ON THE MERITS OF THE DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS BELIEFS EMBRACED BY THE PEOPLE OF GOD. IF YOU TRULY BELIEVE IN GOD, YOU WILL RESPECT THE BELIEFS OF YOUR BROTHER AND SISTER. AS A PEOPLE THAT BELIEVE IN ONE GOD: CAN WE SEEK FREEDOM, JUSTICE, EQUALITY AND THE INDEPENDENCE TO MAINTAIN OUR OWN DESTINY TOGETHER? Peace, Carl A. Patton, FreedomJournal 2000. CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE A CASE STUDY IN RACISM AND BLACK ON BLACK DISCRIMINATION

Contemporary Sodom and Gomorrah: Vice, Infamy, Judgment

Part 14: Satan's Preacher: Harold K. Lester (Updated 11 August 2006. Editors note: all information in this series is taken from a Doctoral Dissertation that was rejected by the Political Science Department at Atlanta University now know as Clark AU in Atlanta, GA)

In the name of God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.

EDITORS NOTE: This statement is directed to the lost and ignorant in the Black community. The FreedomJournal has noted our basic philosophy toward Unity in the Black community previously. Once again our concept of Unity is one that has Respect for the various religions embraced by our Brethren. Therefore if you profess the belief in one God, all believers in God have something in common. However if you are a non-believer are believe that you cannot Unite with someone that has a different religious belief, then you have a problem. This problem obstructs, impedes and hampers Unity in the Black community. Therefore you are an enemy of the Black community because you sponsor Dis-Unity. Those that insist on everybody accepting their way of worship are in defiance of Unity and are aligned with the racists and the Black Traitors who commit Black on Black discrimination. For the record Black man, Black woman don't bow to the ideals of White racism. Therefore be careful, because extreme hatred for White people will cloud your vision and render you to irrational foolish thoughts. Don't be a fool so caught up with hate that you can't see straight. Finally the people of God see love and not hate. Love for your fellow man though, does not mean that you cease to know who your enemies are. We are not your enemy. Again as a servant of Almighty God we come realizing the power of the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures tell us in Galatians 5:22: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith."

The fruit of the Spirit can be obtained by our faith and acceptance of God. If we deny God, the Spirit will leave us. Surely what can man do without God? God has called many and blessed them to do his work. However, many have also forsaken God and joined the army of Satan.

Our mission is to record the events of evil and wrongdoing to the people of God. Thus we hope to bring back lost souls and witness the Fruit of the Spirit. The Law says love God and man. You cannot love man if you do not love God.

Harold K. Lester has been the pastor of Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church for more than thirty years. During the tenure of Harold K. Lester the church has grown and has added new members. The FreedomJournal has a connection to Orchard Knob that goes back before Harold K. Lester came to the church. The President of Psyche Publishing: FreedomJournal, Catherine Patton Cothran's late husband Ralph (Big Ralph) Cothran was a life long member of the church and she joined the church soon after they were married in the early 60s.

During the life time of Big Ralph, Harold K. Lester was a good friend to the family and to Big Ralph. When Big Ralph became the Chief of Police, he and Harold K. Lester often called upon the Chief for favors and assistance for various reasons. For example anything going on around the church or his residence was a reason for him to call Chief Cothran. This meant a missing street light to the possible sale of drugs in his neighborhood.

However, with the death of Chief Cothran in 1995 we see a different Harold K. Lester. We know that many people will use a person if they can if they are in a position that has power and influence. Also it is not unusual to see these same people who are supposed to be friends vanish when the person dies and can no longer do them favors. Nevertheless, do so-called Preachers act like other ungodly lost souls?

Therefore, who is Harold K. Lester? Big Ralph during one of our interviews made several comments on an organized group of people in Chattanooga who practice an alternative life-style. He also noted that Harold K. Lester admitted that he had been a part of this group. We also know that Harold K. Lester supported the most corrupt police official in the history of Chattanooga the infamous Bookie Turner. Also from all indications Harold K. Lester has accepted political pay-offs from a racist's element in Chattanooga that seek to exploit and manipulate the Black electorate.

Therefore from our analysis Harold K. Lester has lost sight of God and has embraced Satan. His biggest crime though is claiming to be a messenger for God. Furthermore we bear witness that the crime of false prophecy will cause the destruction of the Black church. Wherever a shepherd is lost so will his flock be lost.

Meanwhile Harold K. Lester continues to confirm his love affair with Satan by being one of the biggest liars in Chattanooga. Although he is a short skinny man, Harold K. Lester can tell some Big Lies. With the publication of the biography of one of his life long members one would think that the church would have been pleased. This was not so, because Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church has Censored the biography of Chief Cothran ("Big Ralph: Reflections of a Black Police Chief") like all other churches in Chattanooga.

The most insulting incident has been that since 1997 when the book was published Harold K. Lester has told lie after lie. Thus, he has been getting with the Deacon Board and the church officers since 1997. Meanwhile he has only given the widow of Chief Cothran who is a faithful member of his church only lip service.

It is for sure that Harold K. Lester has over time confirmed our belief that he has entered a partnership with vice, crime, and corruption. Thus, he does not respect honesty and Truth. This is a sad commentary for someone who claims to be a Preacher. How much time does it take to realize Truth and do, what is right? Any Preacher that you have to define Truth for is not a man of God. Sadly Harold K. Lester is not the only Preacher in Chattanooga sold out to the Devil. As God holds the world and all that exist in his hands, we can count the Godly preachers in Chattanooga most likely on one hand.

As we continue to pray for the lost souls, especially those in the ministry we turn to Psalms 51:10 for strength and guidance. "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me."

Cont. Part 15: The Devil's Advocate: Paul A. McDaniel

Also see: The Black Preacher: The Shame of the Ministry http://home.joimail.com/~carlpatton/shameblackpreacher/

FreedomJournal Censorship http://home.joimail.com/~carlpatton/