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Al Green
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Added: 22nd December 2007
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Posted by: Babs64 on 2007-12-22
There's an interesting story of what led Al Green to become a minister. On October 18, 1974, Mary Woodson, a longtime friend of his, assaulted him, then killed herself. It's believed that she ardently wished to be more than just a friend. One night, she left his guest quarters and entered the main section of the house without permission. She snuck into his bathroom to make a surprise attack. With no warning whatsoever, she threw a large pot of sticky boiling grits over him as he was undressed and preparing to take a shower. As he writhed in pain, she ran into another part of the house and committed suicide by shooting herself.
Investigations found that Mary Woodson had committed this terrible act because she suffered a mental breakdown. Her mental instability caused her to interpret Al as having rejected her wish to discuss marriage with him, even though their relationship had never gone past friendship. This assault from behind caused third-degree burns on his back, stomach and arms. Deeply shaken by the injuries, the nature of the assault and the loss of a friend who was very dear to him, he continued to reaffirm and grow closer to his deeply held love for God, and became an ordained pastor of the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Memphis in 1976.
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Posted by: Cliffy on 2007-12-23
I just heard this on the radio today and thought of posting this!
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Posted by: Guido on 2007-12-23
What a great voice! It was so easy to listen to him.
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Times are good happy or sad. Al green from the heart.
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