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. 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. . He regularly traveled with a personal masseuse and criticized a fellow RZIM staff member who questioned the appearance of impropriety for doing so. She had dementia. After the staff reductions and national splits, the team that remains will likely be some of the speakers who were closest to Zacharias and have well-established relationships with major donors. Zacharias' wife, Margie, has so . 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. I did not make it clear that I copied and pasted that prayer from the link from Jackson. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. A few months ago, Ravi Zacharias International Ministry (RZIM) released a statement about the external investigation into allegations against Ravi Zacharias. Davis wrote in a ministry-wide email that RZIM asked for a modification to the NDA for the purpose of the investigation, but the organization has no authority over the estate, which is controlled by her mother, Margie Zacharias. 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. They use bible, religion and the name of Jesus as cover only. Then he said they have a ton of cash due to an insurance policy on RZ. 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. That is why they have paper shredders! 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! 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. Thank you for your desire to see the word of God handled properly and for seeking to correct in a spirit of gentleness. EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthur Shamed, Excommunicated Mother for Refusing to Take Back Child Abuser, Days-long Revival Sweeping Asbury University in Kentucky, EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthur Covered Up Pastors Sexual Abuse, Witnesses Say, EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthurs Church Supported Convicted Child Abuser & Pedophile, Records Show, Dante Bowe Posts, Then Removes, Apology for Behavior Causing Split with Maverick City Music, Matt Chandler Steps Aside After Admitting Inappropriate Online Relationship, John MacArthur Pulls Out of Ligonier Conference, Pastor Resigns From Houston Megachurch After Admitting Affair, Televangelist Creflo Dollar Renounces Past Teachings on Tithing, But Questions Persist. At the very least, with all the medication he was on at the end and his hallucinations something would have come out.. 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), said Margie Zacharias in an email that her son, Nathan, . Lolgot it. . Where would I be without Him? Ravi actually did have opportunities to defend himself. Sexting, Spiritual Abuse, Rape: Devastating Full Report on Ravi Zacharias Released. So I believe it is very possible that he never revealed any of his crimes while hallucinating! RZIM leadership had shifted to reduce the involvement of the Zacharias family. Ummm, both Naomis and Nathans Instagram accounts are still up and running. Margaret Reynolds is the wife of Ravi Zacharias, an Indian-born Canadian-American Christian apologist. Ezekiel asks the question, "Can these dead bones live?" For the sake of justice and truth, please, tell your side of this story to the world. Why? Ravi isnt here to defend himself, and he deserves a defense to be heard. Famous people, including Vice President Mike Pence and Christian football star Tim Tebow, spoke of Zacharias in glowing terms. Nathan Zacharias, the son of the late apologist Ravi Zacharias spoke out on social media regarding the allegations of sexual misconduct which have been mounting against his father who died last spring. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Franais,
She worked hard since the inception of that organization. Heres a sample of one I deleted: You are a liar and a devil! When I asked why did she publicly denounce her father to Christianity Today, he couldnt answer. 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 . He had the chance to be heard. 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. 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. ALL OF US! She is an amazing woman & a treasured gift from God.. Well said, Micaiah. 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. #MothersDay #Repost @sarahdavisrzim Happy 48th Anniversary, @ravizacharias and Margie. As The Roys Report reported in October, the house in which Ravi and Margie Zacharias lived was bought in 2018 by an LLC managed by an RZIM executive.RZIM's 990s also state that RZIM provided a "housing allowance or residence for personal use" to Ravi and Margie Zacharias. There is no way, that any man who serves Jesus Christ can live the life that they are accusing him of. Ravi Zacharias and Margaret Reynolds pictured together on Christmas Day 2019. Fernando Ortega and Ravi Zacharias. I think they found plenty in the light of what they could do! And I really think that will shed light one way or the other! 8. Michael Ramsden did not build RZIM. (RNS) Popular Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias died Tuesday morning (May 19) at age 74, a few months after being diagnosed with cancer. Thank you for dealing with Margie Zacharias recent email. 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. Zacharias said this was for security, but it ensured his communication could not be monitored. One last thing. By Julie Roys April 21 2021 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 husband's alleged sexual abuse. Hi. 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. I really wish he was but I believe RZIM did the right thing of having the situation investigated! The first statement is true, if you jump off Eiffel Tower, you should be dead. NO WAY. I thank God for great medical expertise and look forward to a speedy recovery and being on the road again. See Julies blog. Much of the abuse uncovered by investigators took place around massage, which Zacharias relied on to treat a chronic back injury. Margie Zacharias wrote a letter defending her late husband Ravi Zacharias. So, let me phrase it this way: John Maxwell, Charles and Andy Stanley, and Michael Youssef visited Ravi in the hospital on many occasions. We recognize the ongoing need for an apologetics-based approach to evangelism. 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 . Each example in the report contrasts with the public witness of a leaderand a ministryknown for preaching integrity and truth. 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.. 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 . Then I pointed out that RZIM could not legally kick his mom out if its her house. Before I left the house I wanted to be certain that nothing was left of Ravi that anyone could take and twist and create a story to use against him, she said. During the crisis, however, Davis has taken on more of the day-to-day management of RZIM, personally putting her name to all internal and external communication. By Tyler O'Neil 11:45 AM on December 05, 2017. The conservative voice and Christian content are being silenced more and more. Ravi reportedly died on Tuesday, May 19, two months after announcing that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Margie Zacharias' defense of her husband flies in the face of an investigation by the law firm Miller & Martin . One other note: I remember before the final report came out in February, the previous December she was seemingly bragging that donations were still flowing in and that people were still supporting and liked RZIM. So in light of these facts I have little reason to doubt them. 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 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 (RZIM) had given her 90 days to move out of her home, even though it had been promised to her after her husbands death for as long as she wanted to live there. [ This article is also available in
(2) The report Miller & Martin 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? Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. On July 31, 2017, Mr. Zacharias filed a federal lawsuit against the woman. But here are my feelings. Lennox withdrew from all association with RZIM the day after CT reported the spa allegations, but told British apologists he would happily work with them if they were to form an independent organization.