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. She will have to give an account to all she has done here on earth t the Heavenly Father. RZIM employees told CT that they expect the international ministry, which once boasted 100 speakers and 250 staff members nationwide, will be reduced to a fraction of that. 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. 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 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. She is an amazing woman & a treasured gift from God.. A few months ago, Ravi Zacharias International Ministry (RZIM) released a statement about the external investigation into allegations against Ravi Zacharias. Understand things can be deleted or destroyed! 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.. Just pointing out that youre using Luke 12:2-4 way out of context, as most people do. I did find some submissions by a Samuel Isley. (RNS) Popular Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias died Tuesday morning (May 19) at age 74, a few months after being diagnosed with cancer. Margie Zachariass belief in her husbands innocence is based in part on the fact that she recently went through a number of his belongings and found nothing to incriminate him. Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord. Margie Zacharias' defense of her husband flies in the face of an investigation by the law firm Miller & Martin . Famous people, including Vice President Mike Pence and Christian football star Tim Tebow, spoke of Zacharias in glowing terms. God does. A 12-page report released Thursday by Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) confirms abuse by Zacharias at day spas he owned in Atlanta and uncovers five additional victims in the US, as well as evidence of sexual abuse in Thailand, India, and Malaysia. So grateful for all your love has created. RZIM leadership had shifted to reduce the involvement of the Zacharias family. Jessica is a content editor for ChurchLeaders.com and the producer of The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. Margie Zacharias wrote a letter defending her late husband Ravi Zacharias. He got to keep his sinecure job but Ravi's wife, who was innocent in this whole ordeal, was shown the door. Have mercy. He claimed Sara only partially believes the report. Ravi Zacharias' wife, Margie, has also spoken out in defense of her late . There is no way, that any man who serves Jesus Christ can live the life that they are accusing him of. Yup. That which she may be in denial about as well. Ravi Zacharias is the Founder and President of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in Canada, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, South Africa, Spain, and Turkey. 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. He also made a very bold claim that an M&M attorney didnt believe there were any victims. (3) It is nothing unusual for a preachers wife to stand by her man even though guilty of sex sins! Jesus comes to restore justice through judgment. While Ravi Zacharias was alive, his massage therapist reported directly to Ravi Zacharias. Ive searched the trash bin and havent been able to find any comments by you, so perhaps something went amiss with your submission. She had dementia. 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? Subscribe to CT for less than $4.25/month. She has many a reason to want to continue to live in the lap of luxurious denial and try to maintain her status quip and quo. I think it takes a complete fool to leave stuff behind! Franais, Denial runs deep and to acknowledge and take accountability would cause such psychological upheaval ( with narcissistic roots ) it most likely will never happen. Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord. Have mercy. He could not coherently answer my questions. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. (3) And keep this in mind. NO WAY. They use bible, religion and the name of Jesus as cover only. Sexting, Spiritual Abuse, Rape: Devastating Full Report on Ravi Zacharias Released. Margaret got married to her husband Zacharia on May 7, 1972. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. She adds that the house had been promised to me specifically in the case that Ravi died for as long as I wanted it.. Not surprisingly, they didn't make a public statement about that. This weekend, evangelist Ravi Zacharias released a statement about allegations in a sexting scandal that prompted an extortion lawsuit. So I believe it is very possible that he never revealed any of his crimes while hallucinating! However, the explanation simply says that the trust is "for the . GOD IS LOVE! Published in full on The Roys Report, the letter documents how Malhotra believes "key information was withheld from the RZIM Board by Ravi and the Senior Leadership Team during the crisis of 2017-18, as well as more recently with the spa allegations.". Have mercy. In her email, Margie Zacharias also reveals that shes recently moved out of her home because RZIM had told her that she had to vacate it. By Tyler O'Neil 11:45 AM on December 05, 2017. She sent an email to family members, and the message was later forwarded to Julie Roys. 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. 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. There are none so blind as those who refuse to see. by what the investigation has shown and are filled with sorrow for the women who were hurt by this terrible abuse," a statement from the board of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries . Evidence clearly reveals that he lied and covered up other evidence and silenced victims with threats and payoffs. The ministry, which has employed Zacharias's wife and his three children and is now led by his daughter, said through the board statement that it has hired prominent victim advocate Rachael . Many who looked up to Zacharias as a mentor, model, and spiritual father have been trying to grapple with the new information, their feelings of betrayal, and questions about their own responsibility. Margaret Reynolds is the wife of Ravi Zacharias, an Indian-born Canadian-American Christian apologist. She to be the best of my knowledge never did! The attitude from the younger Zacharias is much of what is wrong with the approach Zacharias said this was for security, but it ensured his communication could not be monitored. Let others claiming to represent God take warning. 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). 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. M&M didnt get paid more to find dirt and RZIM didnt want them too. May the Lord get the glory for all of this! In my view, a renaming of the organisation and fundamental restructuring of the organisation and board needs to be done and done very quickly, if the potential of the marvelous young team of apologists is to be retained in any collective sense., Other national boards are also in the process of disentangling themselves from the US headquarters, according to multiple sources inside the ministry. 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. Davis informed staff that some global offices may decide to separate from RZIM and become independent, national organizations. Each example in the report contrasts with the public witness of a leaderand a ministryknown for preaching integrity and truth. 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. Sad. At the very least, with all the medication he was on at the end and his hallucinations something would have come out if something were there., , Margie Zachariass email was originally posted in a private Facebook group called . It has to be a setup. BRAVO Margie Zacharias, Ive never believed these false accusations. She prayed that something would happen. AD . (2) About the hallucinations. The ministry stopped taking donations so they probably cant keep paying the mortgage. Zacharias solicited and received photos until a few months before his death in May 2020 at age 74. Reynolds said in her 2019 blog post on RZIMs website that she felt as though the secret to being a good mother was to, Do you best before God and leave the rest to him. Reynolds said that she felt that it was important to lean on the lord for wisdom and insight. She stressed that there are no perfect parents and no perfect children. Assurance of security is a matter of inference between him and God. Be blessed. Plus did he by any chance have an office at the RZIM headquarters? 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. Well said, Micaiah. And I can understand how hard it would it be to accept a report like that! Same for Margies weird letter. Nathan Zacharias, Ravi's son, has started a blog called "Defending Ravi", in which he takes issue with a number of the assertions made . And I encourage you today to make that commitment and say, Im going to be the man in private who will receive the divine accolade, Well done, thou good and faithful servant.. 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.. 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. No One Knows. We regret the statement that we released on September 15, 2020. The last several verses of Luke 11 are about Jesuss indictment of the Pharisees hypocrisy. She believes that he was fully devoted to God, her, their children, and those who looked up to him. 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. The earliest indicator that Ravi Zacharias was possibly a false teacher was his ecumenicalism. When he died in May, he was praised for his faithful witness, his commitment to the truth, and his personal integrity. . 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." . * Margie Zacharias, Ravi's wife, has continued to refuse to negate the non-disclosure agreement with the Thompsons. Finally after my first wife passed due to cancer in 2008 her Mother got progressively worse! Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? 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 content, however, should be analyzed in its context as private correspondence intended for an audience of fewer than twenty persons. 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. We are profoundly sorry for this.. https://rzim.org.za/. His statement is Biblically illiterate and poorly reasoned. It was always clear that could be done without Ravi. That woman went on to send him nude pictures as well. In a video message posted yesterday, Sarah Davis - who is CEO of RZIM, the international apologetics ministry established by her . 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. Margie Zacharias, wife of disgraced apologist Ravi Zacharias, denies that her deceased husband was guilty of spiritual and sexual abusedespite extensive evidence to the contrary. And, fun fact, though they took a public stance in breaking with the organization in February of 2020, they continued to accept their regular funding from them through the end of the fiscal year, which would have ended Sept 30, 2020. The wear and tear of travel are literal and figurative. We support you. Oh, how I wish Ravi repented here!. You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean" (Matthew 23:25-27). I seldom talk about personal challenges but am making an exception because I know you will pray for meand for my family and the @rzimhq team. You have declared a global takeModulusLOOP function, then call it in main, without ever defining it. Zacharias also wrote that prior to the couples wedding, there had been a sanitation worker strike in Toronto that had last weeks. The late apologists estate refused investigators requests to lift a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to allow the Thompsons to speak about what happened. There might even be a different storage spot she doesnt know about, although I doubt it. Here is my stand. Zacharias warned the womana fellow believerif she ever spoke out against him, she would be responsible for millions of souls lost when his reputation was damaged. However, Margie Zacharias's 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. We urge you to sign up to receive our FREE need to read articles. 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. Someone read him Jesus' words in the Gospel of John: "Because I live, you . 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. An Abolition Curriculum, Religious Liberty Group Defends CU Coach Deion Sanders Against Claims of Religious Coercion, TGC Under Fire for Article Comparing Christs Love to a Sexual Encounter, The Jezebel Spirit Literally Castrates Men Mark Driscoll Plugs His Most Controversial Sermon Series Ever, Meet the Organization Preserving and Promoting the Stories of Black Methodists, US Government Calls for the Release of Imprisoned Christian Leader in Myanmar. World-Renowned Christian Apologist Ravi Zacharias Dies At 74. Davis stepped down as chair of the board, handing the reins over to Chris Blattner, a retired energy company executive and major donor from Minnesota. The credibility of the recent allegations led them to scrutinize RZIM's statements about Zacharias's settlement of a 2017 lawsuit with the woman who said he groomed her into sending him . He has made them look silly: why dont they like that? They were reporting their finds of their investigation! He would often arrange for massage treatments in his hotel room when he was likely alone, the report said. In Jesus name I pray amen. . In this video, I share 3 THINGS . The idea of a 70 year-old "grooming" a middle-aged married woman is absurd. Nathans blog would laughable if the whole mess wasnt so sad. In addition to damning personal testimony, the Miller & Martin investigation also found that RZIM used ministry funds to financially support women Ravi Zacharias abused, who in turn, felt indebted to Zacharias. . This included using a fake humanitarian effort, called Touch of Hope, which was purely a discretionary fund and provided wire payments to benefit four of Zacharias massage therapists. Lord knows he needs it. (Even if were not yet clear why Nathan and Naomi stayed in the firm so long.) 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. Your prayers mean more than youll ever know. I really wish he was but I believe RZIM did the right thing of having the situation investigated! One thing is sure, we do not know the whole story and likely wont ever know it. , 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 woman . Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord. The board of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries reacted to a report detailing how leaders turned a blind eye to Zacharias' misdeeds for years and spent nearly $1 million to defend the late apologist against allegations of sexual . We recognize the ongoing need for an apologetics-based approach to evangelism. The ministry Zacharias founded, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), issued a statement calling the accusations "false." That is well-spoken. 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.. 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Some senior apologists in RZIM think national separation is the only way to preserve parts of the ministry that are doing good work. #MothersDay #Repost @sarahdavisrzim Happy 48th Anniversary, @ravizacharias and Margie. Initially, the ministry leadership stated it did not believe the women. 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.. NO WAY. Inspite of my strong views of Ravi Zacharias being guilty I can honestly say I would LOVE to be found wrong and it turns out to totally false about Ravi Zacharias! Ravi Zacharias was a defender of the Christian Faith and the . 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. However, we also recognize that in situations of prolonged abuse, there often exist significant structural, policy, and cultural problems. I do not believe what they are saying about Ravi, I have the highest respect for him. These two dont want to live in the same world as us. . (1) RZIM hired Miller and Martin as a result of what the stories going around about Ravi. 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. Why? 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. Her title is Chief Cultural Officer? Well I reread it and to be honest I am more convinced of his guilt not less! We were wrong, the statement says. I will keep you posted from time to time. I think they found plenty in the light of what they could do! This is a genuine question. I love you with my whole heart. 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. It also shows the ministry provided little to no accountability for its namesake and founder. Nathan Zacharias, son of the late disgraced apologist Ravi Zacharias, has posted his first blog in seven months to explain that his recent silence is not due to him having changed his mind about his father's character. The Canadian board said in a statement that It is clear that this ministry cannot be built on previous structures but must be built on new approaches and relationships.. John MacArthur should be ashame of himself for what he is saying. As I recover, I will pray, read, and write. And to be truthful I would hate it if now that both my wives are gone for someone to bring up evidence that either of them was involved in gross immorality! I know that there are many who would like to see Ravi Ministry and testimony destroyed. Keith Image: Illustration by Mallory Rentsch / Source Image: Courtesy of RZIM. If this was published on a public Facebook page, why is it in the format of an email sent to Julie Roys? And there is other possibilities too. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. . Ugh. In HIM there is no darkness at all! If RZ repented of about 5% of what he did, Im not to sure that will help him very much. Ravi Zacharias | Courtesy of Passion Conference/Phil Sanders. No one? RZIM released the Miller & Martin investigation report into Ravi Zacharias's sexual misconduct on Thursday, along with two statements. And while extending olive branches to various branches of Christianity is not inherently bad, questions arise when one goes beyond protestant walls. Margie says RZIM gave her 90 days notice to vacate her home. Zacharias' wife, Margie, has so far refused to release Thompson from the NDA, she said in January. It lacked compassion and concern and did not communicate that we would take the allegations seriously. We actually hoped she would be tell the name of her oldest daughters dad. Reynolds did stress that the couple did not take the fun out of religious festivals but would teach their children the real background behind the feasts. 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". But paper and document shredders can take care of stuff you dont want anyone else to see! I couldnt agree more. He also maintained multiple phones at all times, kept them on a different wireless plan than RZIM, and never used the wireless network at the office. I have a second account to promote my music and confirmed that. I believe there are people who benefit from this scandal. Have any of the accusers filed civil or criminal law suits against RZIM? Official Facebook account of the late Ravi Zacharias (1946-2020). Dont be afraid of the harmful former collaborators and evangelical Christians churches of USA. A beautifully written piece that tied in the Easter story and taking care of victims in our time. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Recently the pain has intensified and I have battled several flare-ups. There is no way, that any man who serves Jesus Christ can live the life that they are accusing him of. Go back and study the chapter, and youll find that Jesus is talking to His disciples about the gospel. I had to explain how those things work too. First YFC and the sad denominations that dogged his parents, later the Oxford element (Oxford again as usual). Margie Zacharias, Ravis widow, resigned from the board and the ministry in January, while her daughter Sarah Davis stepped down as board chair but remains CEO. As will we all. In its statement released . 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). On May 6, Zacharias paid tribute to his wife on the eve of their wedding anniversary tweeting, 48 years ago she gave me her hand in marriage. Malhotra responded that the trust is explained in "Note 8" of the 2018 financial statement. 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. In response they . Her case was the first sexual scandal related to Zacharias to go public, and it inspired other victims to come forward. In late 2017, Zacharias was accused of sexting and soliciting sexual material via email from a Canadian ministry worker named Lori Anne Thompson. . God also is in your side. 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. 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. The plaintiffs and the defendant Must be present in order to reach a verdict! Zacharia after migrating to Canada with his family attended Ontario Bible College (now Tyndale University) where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1972. . READ NEXT: Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School, Margie Reynolds: Ravi Zacharias Survived By His Wife of 48 Years, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. She worried about other women who might be out there, hurting. Ezekiel asks the question, "Can these dead bones live?" I really hope Ravis family will initiate another investigation. Sadly, all of my comments have been unjustly deleted. I will make this my last reply to this particular writing. I would appreciate your public statement on YouTube. Out of the depths we cry to you, O Lord. 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. The ministry has also hired a management consulting firm to evaluate structures, culture, policies, processes, finances, and practices and propose reforms. Ummm, both Naomis and Nathans Instagram accounts are still up and running. The couple met at his church's youth group. You dont ignore something this serious! He was 74 when he died of cancer earlier this year after 48 years of marriage to his wife, Margie. I just wish Margies name was not drug into this. Insist that identities of all accusers be revealed then they will face journalists to unmask them. The Story Behind the Ravi Zacharias Allegations (Part 1): Lawsuits, NDAs, and Email Threads. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable.