Christian Group Leader Quits Over Prostitution Case

Raleigh, N.C. — A day after he was charged with soliciting a prostitute, a former lawmaker resigned Friday as president of the Christian Action League of North Carolina.

Coy C. Privette, 74, of Kannapolis, was charged with six counts of misdemeanor aiding and abetting prostitution by renting a hotel room and paying for sexual acts, according to warrants. Tiffany Denise Summers, 32, of Salisbury, was charged with six counts of prostitution in the case, warrants show.

A retired Baptist minister, Privette served four terms in the state House and is a member of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners.

The Christian Action League board of directors suspended him Thursday, pending the outcome of the criminal case. The organization represents Christian groups' interests in the General Assembly.

Privette submitted his resignation to the league Friday, saying the nature of the allegations meant it was in the best interest s of the Christian Action League that he step down.

Privette had been the group’s president for the past six years and served as its executive director for 15 years before that. He has been one of the state's most vocal opponents to the lottery and to alcohol sales.

Privette is due in court on Aug. 22 to face the prostitution charges.

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wufpak7483, the bible "says" a ton of conflicting pooh, depending on the translation or mis-translation. Personally, I think your god is a figment of your wild imagination and allows you live in a constant state of ignorant bliss. But if it makes you feel better and helps you get through the day, who am I to ridicule or feel sorry for you? What is irritating is the "absolutisms" you spout that are completely inane. Luv you back...

Timbo
July 24, 2007 11:06 a.m.

Hammerhead, your one sentence is a great summation of the entire New Testament and God's word. Thanks! My degree is not in theology, so I can just say, it is by faith that we believe, and some things are just what they are, black and white. Love you guys and gals!

wufpak7483
July 24, 2007 10:28 a.m.

I'm actually a she & since I don't believe in the bible it doesn't matter what it says. You try to prove your points from what comes from it. Just because of what it says doesn't make it true. A book written by man. Yeah, okay "through" men from god...still written by man & cut & pasted...I don't believe in it. You are welcome to, if that's what makes you happy & what helps you get by, I'm glad for you. I don't think I'll ever "open my heart & mind to god" and I'm okay with that. I just wish that people would assume I'm a terrible person or they take "pity" on me & offer prayers for my sad soul.

moglinferno
July 24, 2007 9:23 a.m.

Wufpak, by your logic you could be the most altruistic humanitarian in the history of the world, but if you haven't accepted Christ....no heaven for you? Absurd.

Hammerhead
July 24, 2007 8:48 a.m.

Timbo, the Bible clearly explains the path to Heaven prior to Christ and the path after his death and resurrection. You can read it yourself or stop by any church and have them explain it to you. Moglinferno unfortunately has rationalized how it will "suck" for him if he has made an eternally fatal choice. That realization, at least in part, may open his heart and mind to God later. God gave us free will (also in the Bible), so the decision is yours. The absolute truth is Christ (also in the Bible) and knowing him is beyond nice! It's forever!

wufpak7483
July 24, 2007 12:12 a.m.