The full apology is here (Thanks to From the Salmon).
I am very impressed by this letter. My heart goes out to Haggard and his family and I believe these words will not totally pacify the hurt, but they are forthright and should foster quicker healing. I am most impressed by his list, especially point number three:
3.) Please forgive my accuser. He is revealing the deception and sensuality that was in my life. Those sins, and others, need to be dealt with harshly. So, forgive him and, actually, thank God for him. I am trusting that his action will make me, my wife and family, and ultimately all of you, stronger. He didn’t violate you; I did.
That is very big and I appreciate the willingness for reconciliation. I never thought I'd be saying this, but in some of his most darkest moments I have some respect for Haggard. I hope and pray for his reconciliation with his family, church, Colorado Springs and with the NAE. I do not agree with most of Haggard's methods of pastoring or ideals of the Christian life, but after some serious time of reconciliation I think Haggard could be a viable pastor for a small conservative community church and maybe it would be the most Godly, forgiving thing to give him another chance, at least provisionally in a couple of years.
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