Ive searched the trash bin and havent been able to find any comments by you, so perhaps something went amiss with your submission. Zacharias founded Ravi Zacharias International Ministries in 1984, and "launched a global team of nearly 100 Christian scholars and authors who continue to speak, resource, train and address the . The board (whose names are not publicly available) and leadership have been planning for a reckoning since investigators interim report in December prepared RZIM to expect the worst. I believe all of the women that have come forward and I also can believe that Margie probably did not find paper evidence of Ravis infidelity, (unfaithful spouses are often very careful to cover their tracks-especially if they have a lot to lose) but she is clearly in denial to refuse to accept the other evidence. , Here is just a small sample, but there are much more . The late apologists estate refused investigators requests to lift a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to allow the Thompsons to speak about what happened. He denied himself every single day in order to fulfill his calling and be pleasing to the Lord. While Ravi Zacharias was alive, his massage therapist reported directly to Ravi Zacharias. Franais, As well as his reputation. Such a man could not be guilty of what is being alleged and there is no evidence at all to support those allegations, she said. I think they found plenty in the light of what they could do! Someone read him Jesus' words in the Gospel of John: "Because I live, you . I believe each of us bear a degree of responsibility for what weve all been blind to, what weve unwittingly enabled, what weve not spoken against, and what weve allowed to go on and continue, Sam Allberry, one of the speakers, told colleagues in the UK. (printed with permission) The estate also refused to have Zachariass personal attorneys hand over any evidence collected from his devices at the time, leaving a gap in the record examined by Miller & Martin. (4) And wheres the NDA? , Once an email is posted on a private FB group with 31K members, its a public statement. I would appreciate your public statement on YouTube. The family of the late apologist Ravi Zacharias have continued to defend him despite an independent investigation confirming that he engaged in sexual and spiritual abuse over a number of years. Ravi repented of what he was guilty of. Why have you been texting him all along knowing that he has abused you? Zacharias also said that he never met Thompson alone, publicly or privately.. The reporting also contains on-the-record corroboration . And I really think that will shed light one way or the other! Famous people, including Vice President Mike Pence and Christian football star Tim Tebow, spoke of Zacharias in glowing terms. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! As The Roys Reportreported in October, the house in which Ravi and Margie Zacharias lived was bought in 2018 by an LLC managed by an RZIM executive. Merciful and Just God, we come to you in this time of need. The misrepresentations, red herrings, and conspiracy theories are just really bad and he consistently never addresses anything of substance. Have any of the accusers filed civil or criminal law suits against RZIM? * Margie Zacharias, Ravi's wife, has continued to refuse to negate the non-disclosure agreement with the Thompsons. Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord. Your daily news briefing from the editors of CT: over months of internal reckoning at RZIM, After Chaos and Crisis, Beth Moore Still Finds Refuge in the Church, Christian Conservationists Sue to Protect Ghana Forest, I Was the Proverbial, Drug-Fueled Rock and Roller. Yes, somedays are harder (think Holidays) than others but Gods grace is sufficient. There is no way, that any man who serves Jesus Christ can live the life that they are accusing him of. Zacharias died on May 19 at 74 following a battle with cancer. The influential evangelist Ravi Zacharias, who died last spring, engaged in "sexting, unwanted touching, spiritual abuse, and rape," according to a report released on Thursday . Davis told staff that layoffs will be announced in the weeks after the Miller & Martin report is released. Zacharias' wife, Margie, has so . The wife of the late apologist Ravi Zacharias defended him against the allegations that shocked the Christian world and forced the Ravi Zacharias International Ministry (RZIM) to reorganize.. In a video message posted yesterday, Sarah Davis - who is CEO of RZIM, the international apologetics ministry established by her . At first, RZIM hired the firm of one of the lawyers who sued the Thompsons. Why? Lolgot it. In its statement released with the report, the RZIM board acknowledged the failure and apologized to Lori Anne Thompson. Many more layoffs are expected soon. The couple had three children, Sarah, Nathan and Naomi. Happy Mother's Day, Margie, and to all the mothers on this day. When the woman read about what happened to Lori Anne Thompson, she recognized what had happened to that woman was what had happened to her. Thank you for what you have done to show the heart of God. Her twisted behavior does have precedent in the lives of such women as the wives of Bill Cosby, Jerry Sandusky, and Jerry Falwell Jr., or Ghislaine Maxwell, who have continued to proclaim the innocence of their repulsive, perverted men, and themselves. People [who] embrace Protestantism with no proofs of ordinary or extraordinary mission or jurisdiction or Heavenly Mandate to preach (miracles greater than those of Christ Himself) deserve to be robbed and conned like this. . Joel and Victoria have to be thinking, Why didnt we think of that. And why is Margie shredding company business? It was just a matter of telling the truth for God, other victims and my daughter. . In November 2017, Mr. Zacharias dismissed his lawsuit after agreeing to pay money for a vow of silence from the woman and her husband. Ravi reportedly died on Tuesday, May 19, two months after announcing that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Answer:. Ravi actually did have opportunities to defend himself. In the end, the lawyers said we are confident that we uncovered sufficient evidence to conclude that Mr. Zacharias engaged in sexual misconduct, though the investigation was not exhaustive. Ravi Zacharias, the prominent head of a global Christian organization who died in May, engaged in sexual misconduct that included "sexting, unwanted touching, spiritual abuse, and rape," according . If this doesnt make them wise up, nothing will. https://rzim.org.za/. Thanks for that information. Margies hyperbolic lies in Ravis defense would be just slightly more believable if she had cooperated with investigators, let them search all Ravis old devices and personal effects long ago, released the Thompsons from the NDA Ravi then manipulatively broke, done her job as a highly-paid employee and board member of RZIM and come clean about Ravis many lies, and developed her character over a lifetime. Its one or the other. Zacharias rose . Having experienced this helps me understand the deep-roots of denial Margie seems to be experiencing, though this is not righteousness exemplified showing humility and grace to the victims and makes her complicit to RZs crimes. If so, and the case(s) go to trial, RZIM would mount a robust defense and we would be able to see/hear it. They are devastated by the findings of the Miller and Martin investigations and they welcome the statement of repentance by the International Board of Directors as well as acknowledging the courageous women who came forward. I have posted the statement of sorrow and regret by the board of RZIM Africa below: The board of directors denied Ravis legacy but not financial legacy he left. The unnamed ministry board of Abdu Murray, former senior vice president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), is reportedly challenging the conclusion, The Lighten Groupa new apologetics ministry started by Ravi Zacharias daughter and several former RZIM speakershas announced its shutting down less than, A Christian billionaire charged with running a multibillion-dollar stock fraud is the man who funded Ravi Zacharias 2017 lawsuit against Lori Anne. We have been able to operate as one organization in practice for over 35 years, however, in a time of crisis such as ours, this has caused some of our boards to need to exercise decisions separate from the HQ and International Board in order to make what they feel are the best decisions for their entity, Davis wrote. Oh I know there is ways to bring it back up. I do not believe what they are saying about Ravi, I have the highest respect for him. I hope her followers see that her claims are unprovable and fly in the face of credible hard evidence discovered by an independent investigation. Either Sara has no integrity by saying things she did not believe or she fully believes the report after reviewing the evidence. As a woman that has endured the pain of having an unfaithful spouse I can empathize with what Margie is going through, and at the same time feel angered by her words on behalf of the victims. She had dementia. Ugh. I pray about this situation and I am not convinced the evidence presented in the report proves Ravi was a sexual predator and a rapist. Each example in the report contrasts with the public witness of a leaderand a ministryknown for preaching integrity and truth. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Shes had the benefit of living in a $700k house for 3 years rent free. Nathan Zacharias, son of the late apologist Ravi Zacharias, said he will continue to defend his father's name and legacy with whatever force necessary. The RZIM board stated Thursday that In light of the findings of the investigation and the ongoing evaluation, we are seeking the Lords will regarding the future of this ministry We will be spending focused time praying and fasting as we discern how God is leading, and we will speak to this in the near future.. To donate, Abdu Murrays Unnamed Board Challenges Apologists Findings That Hes Disqualified, Apologetics Ministry Started by Ravi Zacharias Daughter Shutting Down, Billionaire Charged with Massive Stock Fraud May be Donor for Ravi Zacharias 2017 Lawsuit, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ8sdPQZpWI, Eden Village Ministry Aims to End Homelessness Through Tiny Home Communities, Gateway Seminary to Fund Short-Term Mission Trips for All Students, Vineyard Pastor Resigns, Wont Cooperate With Probe Into Sons Alleged Misconduct, Why Businessman Peter Chung Matters for the Future of The Kings College. Margaret Reynolds Wiki - Margaret Reynolds Bio. His puts forth a narrative of a shadowy leadership team at RZIM out to get his mom when sister Sara is CEO and still a director. We Christians have fallen for it again, and destroyed the work of a man on technically hearsay. The couple met at his church's youth group. Denial runs deep and to acknowledge and take accountability would cause such psychological upheaval ( with narcissistic roots ) it most likely will never happen. John Lennox, a Northern Irish mathematician and apologist who famously debated Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and other new atheists, has urged the UK branch of RZIM to separate. I just wish Margies name was not drug into this. He has not convinced me yet of Ravis innocence. He could not coherently answer my questions. Just pointing out that youre using Luke 12:2-4 way out of context, as most people do. I had to explain how those things work too. No One Knows. Ezekiel asks the question, "Can these dead bones live?" RZIM hired Miller & Martin after a September 2020 Christianity Today report on allegations of abuse by three women who worked at Zachariass spas. In a statement released Sunday, December 3, 2017, Zacharias says he first met the couple in October 2014 while he was speaking at a conference in Canada. Did he have OFFICES at either RZIM ministries or elsewhere? Notably, Margies position directly contradicts the findings of an independent investigation from the Miller & Martin law firm, as well as the testimony of numerous witnesses, that Ravi Zacharias was a prolific, methodical sexual predator. We believe not only the women who made their allegations public but also additional women who had not previously made public allegations against Ravi but whose identities and stories were uncovered during the investigation, the statement said. The ministry Zacharias founded, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), issued a statement calling the accusations "false." Was Margie not on the board / some section of the board? I know that there are many who would like to see Ravi Ministry and testimony destroyed. AD . Have mercy. Those of you who have seen me in public have no idea what Im like in private, Zacharias told his supporters in a talk he gave about a year before he died, in a recording shared with CT. God does. I should have included verse 1 in the quote I referenced in order to reflect the context. Nathans blog would laughable if the whole mess wasnt so sad. It also contradicts the testimony of Lori Anne Thompson, who has provided emails, phone records, and gift receipts confirming her story that Ravi Zacharias had groomed and sexually exploited her. RZIM calculated to hide the credential nonsense behind this sort of thing just like the latest sri red herring, cloaking a deception Ravi doesnt know whether to inflate or puncture, not being sure of any of his views about anything anyway. RZIM released the Miller & Martin investigation report into Ravi Zacharias's sexual misconduct on Thursday, along with two statements. Just a question; so we have passed judgement on a dead man, with charges brought by un-named persons, advocated for by a secular, third party law firm! Move forward. . On Dec. 3, 2017, Zacharias issued a statement condemning Thompson as an extortionist and declaring his innocence: "In my 45 years of marriage to Margie, I have never engaged in any inappropriate behavior of any kind." But data show the next day he received a photo from a Malaysian woman with whom he had a relationship. He had the chance to be heard. ]. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of "Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse" by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. The Story Behind the Ravi Zacharias Allegations (Part 1): Lawsuits, NDAs, and Email Threads. Articles related to the Ravi Zacharias story. (1) RZIM hired Miller and Martin as a result of what the stories going around about Ravi. The ministry stopped taking donations so they probably cant keep paying the mortgage. I was certainly not cruel and even gave him advice that I said that I hope it would help. The cognitive dissonance is mind numbing. This weekend, evangelist Ravi Zacharias released a statement about allegations in a sexting scandal that prompted an extortion lawsuit. In response they . absolutely nothing to support the claims being made or the charges against him., She added: He could never have kept a secret like they are alleging (alleging, I say, as there is not one whit of evidence to support what they are saying). I feel sorry for all the victims. Zacharias is unlikely to have "groomed" a 40 year-old adult. I feel disappointed in myself and others who could have pushed harder against the tides of submissive loyalty to demand better answers earlier, as there is no part of the evangelical creed that honours cowardice or sacrifices conscience, Dan Paterson, the former head of RZIM in Australia, wrote on Facebook Wednesday night. Investigators interviewed other witnesses who recounted similar conduct as Thompsons allegations and found a six-year-long pattern of text messaging with other women before and after her. Substantial news coverage immediately followed from both religious and nonreligious outlets (Christianity Today, RNS, Washington Post, New York Times), so you know news outlets were given the report earlier but agreed to wait to publish until RZIM was ready. These two dont want to live in the same world as us. After going through her husbands effects, Margie said, In short, I want you, his family, to know beyond a shadow of doubt that I found not one suspicious receipt, letter, card, expenditureabsolutely nothing to support the claims being made or the charges against him.. she thought. Recently the pain has intensified and I have battled several flare-ups. Their attorney, Basyle Tchividjian, told investigators that with everything that has come to light, the fact that the Thompsons are still bound by an NDA is reprehensible.. For the sake of justice and truth, please, tell your side of this story to the world. . Funny as he told someone else that hed never block someone for asking questions or disagreeing but only if they were cruel. Good to hear the other side as well. Plus texts and emails can be deleted! , denies that her deceased husband was guilty of spiritual and sexual abusedespite extensive evidence to the contrary. My late first wifes mother had a child born because she was raped younger. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Ravi Zacharias was guilty of sexual abuse on many occasions, in different places, over a period of many years. She sorted pain medication, pens and watches, and the bag of crosses he gave to every therapist who helped him and which have been used against him, called expensive gifts used to bribe or groomIm not even sure what that is. A beautifully written piece that tied in the Easter story and taking care of victims in our time. At the very least, with all the medication he was on at the end and his hallucinations something would have come out.. Margaret Reynolds was Ravi Zacharias' wife of 48 years. Sigh. An honored apologist and well-known speaker, this was nothing out of the ordinary for him.According to Zacharias, the wife asked him to follow up with her husband, who apparently was questioning the Christian faith. Keith The couple had three children, Sarah, Nathan and Naomi, in addition to five grandchildren. Be blessed. , had received frequent text messages from a therapist who had often helped Ravi with his back, expressing love, respect, and support for the Zacharias family. We were trusted by our staff, our donors, and the public to mentor, oversee, and ensure the accountability of Ravi Zacharias, and in this we have failed.. So I am sure they had to make sure of their facts! God also is in your side. Powered by. 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Just weeks after the Thompson case he was engaging with similar behaviour with a Malaysian masseuse. In its statement released . She would never tell anyone including the born conceived and born through that criminal act! Baughman blogged on Zachariass false statements about academic credentials, the sexting allegations, and the subsequent lawsuit. Did someone give him a chance to get a career? I am NOT impressed with Margie saying she found nothing at the home!
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