Colorado Priest Caught Jogging Naked
by Phil Gons on August 27th, 2007
The Reverend Robert Whipkey, a 53-year-old catholic priest in Frederick, Colorado, was caught jogging in the nude on a high school track at 4:35 AM (about an hour before sunrise) on June 22. He said that he “didn’t think anyone would be around at that time of day” and that “he sweats profusely if he wears clothing while jogging.” He also admits that what he did was wrong and is facing a charge of indecent exposure with a court date set for September 14. If convicted, Whipkey will become a registered sex offender.
It seems that investing in a treadmill would solve the problem: adjust the AC to the appropriate temperature and wear as little as you’d like in the privacy of your own home.
Read the coverage:
- 9News: Archdiocese responds after priest found jogging naked
- CBS Denver: Alleged Naked Priest Investigated Once Before
- Denver Post:
- GetReligion: Jogging in (less than) brief
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Chris Anderson
C’mon, now. How many times have you heard a preacher say that gumnazo means “to exercise naked”?
Mr. Whipkey, if you’re reading, your best defense would be to say that you got the idea while listening to Protestant preachers.
Aug 27th, 2007 6:24 pm
Phil Gons
Good call, Chris. Here’s the BDAG entry:
I guess this just goes to show the problems with an over-literal hermeneutic! :)
Aug 28th, 2007 9:38 am