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. . 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. I really hope Ravis family will initiate another investigation. Ravi Zacharias and Margaret Reynolds pictured together on Christmas Day 2019. Go back and study the chapter, and youll find that Jesus is talking to His disciples about the gospel. At the start of the new year, RZIM was bracing for a split. Hi Julie L..I agree wholeheartedly. Zacharias said this was for security, but it ensured his communication could not be monitored. That preliminary statement was very disturbing, but the twelve-page final report released late yesterday, February 11, is horrific. The board wrote on Thursday that we believe Lori Anne Thompson has told the truth about the nature of her relationship with Ravi Zacharias.. Now it is the victims chance to be heard. . All it does is add fiber, not prevent anything. 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 . Why? 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). We support you. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Margie Zacharias Breaks Silence, But Defends Ravi Ravi Zacharias: 200+ Creepy Pictures of Women, Molestation Allegations The Ravi Zacharias Report is Out - Ruth Hutchins I understand what it is like to have your companion pass away. While he told his staff that his real mistake in the Thompson matter was not alerting someone that he was receiving photographs of another woman, we have no indication that he ever went to RZIM management or its Board on the more than 200 occasions he received photographs of women during and after the Thompson matter, the report says. 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. That's a separate issue from the investigation at hand.) These two dont want to live in the same world as us. 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. she thought. 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. The report made by experts under conspirators of RZIM is weird like a piece of garbage and not true. In response they . They want only steal money and followers of RZIM and scratch Ravis popularity to make money. Twitter/Ravi Zacharias 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. Reynolds said that this was not used for celebrations such as Christmas and Easter but also Valentines Day and St. Patricks Day. 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. By now she has given her everything. I share an update on the blog (link in profile). Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Ummm, both Naomis and Nathans Instagram accounts are still up and running. NO WAY. Powered by. She reached out to Baughman and then eventually spoke to Christianity Today about Zachariass spas, the women who worked there, and the abuse that happened behind closed doors. 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. Zacharias died on May 19 at 74 following a battle with cancer. BRAVO Margie Zacharias, Ive never believed these false accusations. Margie Zacharias officially broke her silence about Ravi Zacharias with an email released to her closest friends and family. In late 2017, Zacharias was accused of sexting and soliciting sexual material via email from a Canadian ministry worker named Lori Anne Thompson. 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. He denied himself every single day in order to fulfill his calling and be pleasing to the Lord. (RNS) Popular Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias died Tuesday morning (May 19) at age 74, a few months after being diagnosed with cancer. John MacArthur should be ashame of himself for what he is saying. 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. This gave me a sick feeling in my gut- as if this was the most important thing to her. Ravi Zacharias' family continue to defend late evangelist following One of the massage therapists he groped, masturbated in front of, and asked for sexually explicit images watched in shock as the apologist was honored and celebrated on a livestream. Be strong. I am shocked how easily the Christian community was persuaded that Ravi was guilty. 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. 'We Still Believe In Dad's Innocence'Ravi Zacharias' Son Continues To In its statement released with the report, the RZIM board acknowledged the failure and apologized to Lori Anne Thompson. 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. 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. gave is based on the investigation of what they found. 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 . I do not believe what they are saying about Ravi, I have the highest respect for him. 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." . Scroll down to WARNING. Ezekiel asks the question, "Can these dead bones live?" Evangelist Ravi Zacharias Accused of Sexual Abuse - The New York Times But Zacharias, who has been married to his wife Margie for 45 years, said what started with friendly correspondence after meeting a couple at a speaking event in Canada escalated when the wife started sending 'extremely inappropriate pictures of herself unsolicited'. One thing did change, though. After all, whos paying the taxes on it? Praying for Margie that her eyes may be opened- praying for the victims as I am sure they are reeling from this email laced with denial and continued abusive assumptions. . Thank you for dealing with Margie Zacharias recent email. 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. Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias dies of cancer at 74 Also, given that the FB group consists of supporters of Ravi and Margies, that indicates that it probably was shared with permission. Zacharias responded to Thompsons allegations by launching a lawsuit against her. 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. Mon Mar 01 2021. 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. Ravi Zacharias' wife, Margie, has also spoken out in defense of her late . I am NOT impressed with Margie saying she found nothing at the home! Damning Report Shows How Ravi Zacharias Committed Spiritual and Sexual Zacharias solicited and received photos until a few months before his death in May 2020 at age 74. For they needed to look into the claims! In truth, you have to go back several years to the beginning of this whole saga in order to understand all that has happened.