Luke 12:1 provides the context of verses 2-3: In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.. That he was completely innocent! This is a genuine question. Miller & Martin attorneys Lynsey Barron and William Eiselstein, hired by RZIM to investigate, interviewed 50 witnesses and examined phones Zacharias used from 2014 to 2018. In March 2016, he posted a photo of he and Reynolds together with the caption, Always a delight when my wife, Margie, is with me on the road. Zacharias' wife, Margie, has so far refused to release Thompson from the NDA, she said in January. . There is no way, that any man who serves Jesus Christ can live the life that they are accusing him of. Asked why she stayed for so long, Malhotra said she felt complicit in a culture that enabled abusive . Notably, Margies position directly contradicts the findings of an independent investigation from the Miller & Martin law firm, as well as the testimony of, I wanted you all to know that I have spent the last week going through every paper and article in Ravis desk, closet and drawers, wrote Margie, who said that Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (. I think it happened in Gods perfect time, she said. Each example in the report contrasts with the public witness of a leaderand a ministryknown for preaching integrity and truth. Zacharias used tens of thousands of dollars of ministry funds dedicated to a humanitarian effort to pay four massage therapists, providing them housing, schooling, and monthly support for extended periods of time, according to investigators. She has written about me already. Zacharias' wife, Margie, has so . The woman googled Ravi Zacharias sex scandal and found the blog RaviWatch, run by Steve Baughman, an atheist who had been tracking and reporting on Zachariass fishy claims since 2015. Therefore, the majority of the couples wedding photos have the airport in the background. However, Margie Zachariass statement that there is no evidence at all to support those allegations is remarkable to say the least, given the amount of evidence that exists. Understand things can be deleted or destroyed! We urge you to sign up to receive our FREE need to read articles. Margie Zacharias' defense of her husband flies in the face of an investigation by the law firm Miller & Martin . To deal with this, you have to manually declare it in a cpp file, with the syntax int A::b;. The Correspondence. Margie also said she found cards from therapists thanking him for the blessing he was to them, for his encouragement to them, for leading them into a deeper walk with the Lord or being instrumental in bringing them to the Lord. She said that she and her daughter, Naomi, 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. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Where were these accusers when me-too was an unstoppable movement a few years ago? One therapist told Baughman she knew Ravi's wife Margie well and would be willing to speak to her about this. (3) It is nothing unusual for a preachers wife to stand by her man even though guilty of sex sins! We should support her efforts to tell the truth to the world. I am NOT impressed with Margie saying she found nothing at the home! Staff members inside RZIM say the ministrythe largest apologetics organization in the worldplans to dramatically downsize to as few as 10 US apologists and a few international speakers, supported by a small staff. He used his need for massage and frequent overseas travel to hide his abusive behavior, luring victims by building trust through spiritual conversations and offering funds straight from his ministry. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. It was always clear that could be done without Ravi. I did find some submissions by a Samuel Isley. 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. espaol, 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. After TGC Excerpt Stirs Controversy, Some Retract Endorsements for Book About Gods Vision for Sex, Amy Grant Reveals Bike Accident Nearly Took Her LifeIt Was Good for Me, Woke Transagenda Franklin Graham Denounces Hersheys Ad Featuring Trans Woman, In Florida, Latino Evangelicals Mobilize Against DeSantis Crackdown on Immigrants, Fight Together Not Against Each Other SBC Abuse Reform Task Force Member Urges Unity, Why the Deeper Truth About George Floyd and Derek Chauvin Must Matter to You, Mennonite Church USA Releases Radical Defund the Police? Why have you been texting him all along knowing that he has abused you? Margie Zacharias, the widow of the disgraced apologist Ravi Zachariasand former board member and chief cultural officer for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM)has broken her silence regarding her late husbands alleged sexual abuse. . And I really think that will shed light one way or the other! #MothersDay #Repost @sarahdavisrzim Happy 48th Anniversary, @ravizacharias and Margie. In this video, I share 3 THINGS . Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord. "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! The findings, alongside details revealed over months of internal reckoning at RZIM, challenge the picture many have had of Zacharias. The current allegations are of such a serious nature that I cannot be involved in any ongoing activity in the name of RZIM, Lennox wrote in a statement to the UK and US boards. Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. We regret the statement that we released on September 15, 2020. That woman went on to send him nude pictures as well. The investigation confirmed that Zacharias lied about not being alone with a woman other than his wife or daughters. I was certainly not cruel and even gave him advice that I said that I hope it would help. Anurag Sharma, who co-owned spas with Zacharias and Blue, has similarly testified that Zacharias had a pattern of exposing himself to therapists and masturbating. Sounds like the final diehards (Margie, Nathan, and Sara) circling the wagons and readying themselves in the Ravifurher bunker. Zacharias died on May 19 at 74 following a battle with cancer. Lets hope that Mrs. Zacharias does truly break her silence with a public announcement of restitution for survivors and release of Lori Ann Thompson from a nondisclosure agreement. Zacharias, Christian apologist, was the Indian born founder of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. ]. So in light of these facts I have little reason to doubt them. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. 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 . This Thursday I will undergo emergency spinal repair surgery and will be recovering until the beginning of April. However, we also recognize that in situations of prolonged abuse, there often exist significant structural, policy, and cultural problems. (3) And keep this in mind. As well as his reputation. The problem is there is too much muddying the waters on both sides. I understand what it is like to have your companion pass away. He claimed Sara only partially believes the report. But he helped author a statement that wouldn't even hint at the fact that there could still be love for my Dad." . The global Christian ministry founded by the late Ravi Zacharias said Wednesday it will suspend fundraising, lay off 60% of its staff and overhaul its mission in the wake of revelations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with massage therapists and carried on many amorous extramarital relationships via texts and email. Ravi Zacharias Rebuttals; RZIM Statements; Questions of NDA Violations (2017-2018) Christian & Missionary Alliance Denominational Discipline Investigation (Starting March 2018) . I regret not warning my peers: millions of uncritical and ignorant English families have been led into shallow waters at the firms camps. . Zacharias died on May 19 at 74 following a battle with cancer. In its statement released . The report made by experts under conspirators of RZIM is weird like a piece of garbage and not true. Your prayers mean more than youll ever know. Either Sara has no integrity by saying things she did not believe or she fully believes the report after reviewing the evidence. 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. (1) RZIM hired Miller and Martin as a result of what the stories going around about Ravi. We Christians have fallen for it again, and destroyed the work of a man on technically hearsay. And why would her own firm cheat its most famous employees widow out of owning her home, which she and Ravi surely owned at one time, even if on a mortgage it is usual for employers to NOT have any stance on how employees own or rent, and there were other office premises. Zacharias said this was for security, but it ensured his communication could not be monitored. why was it thought degenerate of him to play cricket? Keith 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. If law suits were filed and settlements reached before going to trial, then the results of Miller & Martins investigation and subsequent public release were part of a legal/crisis management/public relations strategy designed to optimize the boards desired outcome. 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.. Thank you Jesus! SMH. Ravi actually did have opportunities to defend himself. His ministry, preparing to downsize in the wake of a new investigation, expresses regret for misplaced trust in a leader who used his esteem to conceal his sexual misconduct. For they needed to look into the claims! Like the Pharisees, Ravi, Margie, Nathan, and others in Zacharias, Inc. have some head knowledge, but in their practical lives are gross, abusive, lying, money-grubbing hypocrites whose evil deeds continue to be brought to light. Ugh. See Julies blog. I pray that God will expose those who are behind this false accusation. I would appreciate your public statement on YouTube. Was she the one who misled Lennox and Orr Ewing (who enjoy influence at camps and conferences) into thinking Ravi was procedurally sound as if they couldnt take their own trouble? Fernando Ortega and Ravi Zacharias. 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. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Ravi was not serving Jesus Christ, as evidenced by the life he was livingand concealing. Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord. Plus texts and emails can be deleted! In fact, one day after Zacharias publicly stated in 2017 that he had learned a difficult and painful lesson over his communication with Lori Anne Thompson, he received more photographs from another woman, investigators found. 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. Currently, each office has its own articles of incorporation or national charter as a charity and is associated with the US-based ministry through an affiliate agreement. This has allowed RZIM to function as a single global ministry. In Jesus name I pray amen. Dont be afraid of the harmful former collaborators and evangelical Christians churches of USA. 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. NO WAY. One can delete material from computers and cellphones. I feel sorry for the victims, having to deal with the abuse and then all this crap. Dr. Zacharias and his wife, Margie, have three grown children. She has always had a passion for the written word and has been writing professionally for the past five years. She even went and stayed with her oldest daughter who was conceived in rape. They cited the recent report and findings of sexual misconduct from the ministry's namesake, the late Ravi Zacharias, as the reason they had decided to close. The wear and tear of travel are literal and figurative. Reynolds said that this was not used for celebrations such as Christmas and Easter but also Valentines Day and St. Patricks Day. After the Thompson case, the investigators noticed that Zacharias did a better job of deleting his messages in ways that could not be detected or uncovered. The purpose being to make a statement to the public under the guise of a private family letter in order to add credibility to her narrative. The earliest indicator that Ravi Zacharias was possibly a false teacher was his ecumenicalism. I agree that it SHOULD have been done! Margaret Reynolds was Ravi Zacharias' wife of 48 years. That is what we want to see. According to a press release from the ministry, which was written by his daughter Sarah, Zacharias and Reynolds had recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. RZIM released the Miller & Martin investigation report into Ravi Zacharias's sexual misconduct on Thursday, along with two statements. Merciful and Just God, we come to you in this time of need. CRN has a list of professing Christians to mark and avoid (Rom 16:17-18). As I recover, I will pray, read, and write. Its suspicious that any elements that were true werent made public years earlier, indeed: far from being sole machinator who was Ravis machinator? Not an acknowledgement. RELATED: Report: Ravi Zacharias was guilty of sexual misconduct, RZIM board apologizes. 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.. And I would like to say that I have reread the report from MILLER & MARTIN today. Good to hear the other side as well. I hope that she and the children can find healing and acceptance so that they do not continue to question and hurt the other victims of Ravis transgressions. 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 . Zacharias did accept responsibility for being a willing participant in any extended communication with a woman, not my wife. Zacharias also said that he failed to exercise wise caution and to protect [himself] from even the appearance of impropriety, reported Christianity Today in 2017. Sigh. John MacArthur should be ashame of himself for what he is saying. The accounts raise questions about a potential pattern of sexual harassment by Zacharias. The ministry Zacharias founded, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), issued a statement calling the accusations "false." At first, RZIM hired the firm of one of the lawyers who sued the Thompsons. I agree, Joel. Have mercy. Teach us to sit with the pain of the continued brokenness of humanity which we see when men act in sinful ways, offending the image of God in the other, and abusing women sexually, physically, emotionally and spiritually. 3djh ri 2q 6hswhpehu &kulvwldqlw\ 7rgd\ sxeolvkhg dq duwlfoh flwlqj doohjdwlrqv e\ wkuhh dqrq\prxv vrxufhv wkdw wkh odwh 5dyl =dfkduldv vh[xdoo\ kdudvvhg wkhp dw wzr vsdv kh fr rzqhg Its in his time; its in his way. The Lord has never forsaken me and He is by my side. (RNS) Popular Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias died Tuesday morning (May 19) at age 74, a few months after being diagnosed with cancer. Be strong. She also believes "the RZIM Board has been used as a cover to defend Ravi's actions and the actions of the senior leadership ". Well I reread it and to be honest I am more convinced of his guilt not less! The headline is slightly misleading in that Margie Zacharias has not, at this time, made a public statement. I feel bad for them but they really need to not make entitled public statements that presents themselves as victims from boogeymen out for the family (except big sister.still CEO) and takes away from real victims. It is with profound grief that we recognize that because we did not believe the Thompsons and both privately and publicly perpetuated a false narrative, they were slandered for years and their suffering was greatly prolonged and intensified. Has no one come forward? The couple met at a youth church group and were married on May 7, 1972. New information has been publicly released regarding the late apologist Ravi Zacharias and an alleged online sexual relationship that was first reported in 2017.. In an email to her extended family, Margie Zacharias defended her husband, saying that after searching We confess that we have chosen reputation over integrity, power over love, preservation over redemption, arrogance over humility, secrecy over truthfulness and devastation over life, serving our own sinful desires over honouring the God we claim to serve. Zacharias also said that he never met Thompson alone, publicly or privately.. She prayed that something would happen. Plus did he by any chance have an office at the RZIM headquarters? Zacharias had sued Thompson in 2017, claiming that her lawyers letter to the RZIM board alleging sexual abuse was actually an elaborate attempt at extortion. Zacharias rose . 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. He tried to some how say that M&M used poor digital security, a complete non sequitur. Ravi Zacharias was a defender of the Christian Faith and the . Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? Margie Zacharias, Ravi's widow, resigned from the board and the ministry in January, while her . 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 had to explain how those things work too. According to his text messages, at times he would meet the therapists in the hotel lobby and at other times he would direct them to come straight to his room., In Bangkok, he owned two apartments in the early 2010s, sharing a building with one of his massage therapists, the investigators found. Also, given that the FB group consists of supporters of Ravi and Margies, that indicates that it probably was shared with permission. Here is just a small sample, but there are much more . According to RZIM organizational charts leaked to The Roys Report, the person who directed Touch of Hope was Ravi Zacharias personal massage therapist, who was well known to RZIM insiders. RZIM changed course and hired Miller & Martin in early October, after several speakers said they found the allegations credible and demanded the ministry do a real and reputable investigation. In her email, Margie Zacharias explains how she started going through Ravi's belongings as she was given 90 days by RZIM to leave their house and "wanted to be certain that nothing was left of Ravi that anyone could take and twist and create a story to use against him". In an email to her friends, released by her son Nathan, Margie explained that she did not find any evidence to prove that the accusations thrown against her husband are true. 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. Zacharias engaged in what was at least an extramarital emotional affair with a woman not his wife. RZIM says it 'does not agree' with entire explosive Guidepost report, but vows to 'learn' from mistakes. If RZ repented of about 5% of what he did, Im not to sure that will help him very much. And for those who say, you ought to hear both sides! He could not coherently answer my questions. Margie Zacharias, Ravi's widow, resigned from the board and the ministry in January, while her daughter Sarah Davis stepped down as board chair but remains CEO. In the statement, the ministry also thanked "each journalist, advocate, and concerned member of the public who brought accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse to our attention," adding, "Their efforts paved the way for us to recognize the truth and have the opportunity to respond to the truth." . Because I have lost TWO wives to cancer! She worried about other women who might be out there, hurting. 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. In his lawsuit, Mr. Zacharias admits receiving nude and sexual photos from the woman. So I believe it is very possible that he never revealed any of his crimes while hallucinating! We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. ALL OF US! In its statement released with the report, the RZIM board acknowledged the failure and apologized to Lori Anne Thompson. 195 talking about this. She kept it a strong secret. I hope her followers see that her claims are unprovable and fly in the face of credible hard evidence discovered by an independent investigation. For the sake of justice and truth, please, tell your side of this story to the world. Ravi Zacharias' wife, Margie, has also spoken out in defense of her late . But once again it can be deleted! I engaged Nathan on his Instagram account last week (since he doesnt allow comments on his blog). 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. In addition to confirming previous reports of abuse at Zachariass spas, the new report corroborated four-year-old allegations by Lori Anne Thompson, the Canadian woman who says Zacharias manipulated her into sending him sexually explicit texts and photos. Teach us to sit with the pain wrought by the systems and structures of Christian ministry organizations that seem to lend themselves time and again to gross abuses of power, moral negligence, and ethical abandon. Joel and Victoria have to be thinking, Why didnt we think of that. , 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.. The late apologists estate refused investigators requests to lift a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to allow the Thompsons to speak about what happened. It was just a matter of telling the truth for God, other victims and my daughter. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? (Zacharias' wife Margie did not say, however, that Thompson would be released from her non-disclosure agreement. So. Of course he hid evidence. But may this be a stark lesson and warning to us all lest we fall! A multimillion-dollar ministry built in one mans name and on his reputation would never admit the truth of his secrets, she thought. So, let me phrase it this way: John Maxwell, Charles and Andy Stanley, and Michael Youssef visited Ravi in the hospital on many occasions. RZIMs Canadian branch suspended fundraising efforts and donation collection through April, while the UK-based Zacharias Trust is threatening to split if RZIM does not apologize to victims and institute major reforms. Thanks! The answer is a resounding "Yes" as God breathes new life into them. Sexting, Spiritual Abuse, Rape: Devastating Full Report on Ravi Zacharias Released. There is plenty of paper shredders out there to hide unwanted documents! 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! If there was ever a feather bed job created to get a family member on the payroll this has to be it. According to investigative journalist Julie Roys, Margie Zachariass email was originally posted in a private Facebook group called Friends who like Ravi Zacharias. However, Nathan Zacharias explained on Instagram that he has posted his mothers email on his blog, Defending Ravi, at her request, saying she remains convinced of my Dads innocence and is glad for people to know why. , 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. A beautifully written piece that tied in the Easter story and taking care of victims in our time. This is a very difficult decision necessary only because of the situation we find ourselves in, she wrote. Zacharias was the author of more than thirty books on Christianity, He also hosted the radio . (2) The report Miller & Martin Famous people, including Vice President Mike Pence and Christian football star Tim Tebow, spoke of Zacharias in glowing terms. If this was published on a public Facebook page, why is it in the format of an email sent to Julie Roys? For example, you declared a function in a . Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. , even though it had been promised to her after her husbands death for as long as she wanted to live there. Speaking specifically about how the family celebrated Christmas, Reynolds said: At Christmas, we incorporated a custom we first saw practiced in Jordan and used it to teach the children our oneness not just as a family but as part of Gods family because He had sent his son to earth. Jessica Lea August 12, 2022. Margie Zacharias, the wife of the late apologist Ravi Zacharias, said she doesn't believe that her husband was guilty of spiritual and sexual abuse. To me these smoke screens that just hide smoke screens would be a heinous scandal WITHOUT the bad sex: all these aspects have got to be made to unravel too. Jesus comes to restore justice through judgment. On Naomis post I didnt even commentonly left a link to an article at Christianity Today by a former RZIM apologist that was about how we must believe women. He got to keep his sinecure job but Ravi's wife, who was innocent in this whole ordeal, was shown the door. Frederick Antony Ravi Kumar Zacharias (26 March 1946 - 19 May 2020) was an Indian-born Canadian-American Christian evangelical minister and apologist who founded Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM). Zacharias died in May of cancer at age 74, after aggressively denying sexual misconduct allegations made in 2017 by Lori Anne Thompson, a former follower, and her husband and portraying the couple . Her title is Chief Cultural Officer? 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. . Margie Zacharias email was posted in a Facebook group called, Friends who like Ravi Zacharias. The email was also forwarded to me by a former RZIM director. 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. I guess normal, civil discourse is grooming because you want to make a good impression on someone.. Margie Zacharias defense of her husband flies in the face of an investigation by the law firm Miller & Martin, which concluded that Ravi Zacharias had raped a female massage therapist and sexually molested several others over a span of many years. It's also worth noting that the statement comes from the board of directors as a whole and not from the individuals (including Zacharias' family members) who dismissed . And why doesnt Margie hand the contents of the bags to a relative for a RZ Memorial Museum / a biographer it is an interesting story anyway? He also made a very bold claim that an M&M attorney didnt believe there were any victims.