Margie Zacharias officially broke her silence about Ravi Zacharias with an email released to her closest friends and family. 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. 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. No way, this is not Ravi NO WAY. We are profoundly sorry for this.. But he helped author a statement that wouldn't even hint at the fact that there could still be love for my Dad." . Subscribe to CT for less than $4.25/month. 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, . One thing did change, though. According to the investigative report, however, Zacharias continued soliciting sexual images of women as he settled the case with the Thompsons, defended himself publicly, and assured the RZIM leadership and staff he did nothing wrong and there was no need to investigate. Margie Zacharias, Ravi's widow, resigned from the board and the ministry in January, while her . That is something I can agree with. 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.. Dear Ms. Blue, Thank you for your statement and courage. 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.. Recently the pain has intensified and I have battled several flare-ups. He was involved in Christian apologetics for a period spanning more than forty years. Not defending Ravi. Margie Zacharias' defense of her husband flies in the face of an investigation by the law firm Miller & Martin . The investigation confirmed that Zacharias lied about not being alone with a woman other than his wife or daughters. 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. If this was published on a public Facebook page, why is it in the format of an email sent to Julie Roys? Well said, Micaiah. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? Either Sara has no integrity by saying things she did not believe or she fully believes the report after reviewing the evidence. 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." . But may this be a stark lesson and warning to us all lest we fall! God does. It is no doubt shocking and distressing to consider claims that ones spouse was a sexual predator. One can delete material from computers and cellphones. And there is other possibilities too. 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. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Ravi was not serving Jesus Christ, as evidenced by the life he was livingand concealing. 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. I love you with my whole heart. 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. 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 written by Brian Nixon May 19, 2020. The boards and staff of RZIM Africa do not align with your opinions. Joel and Victoria have to be thinking, Why didnt we think of that. Baughman blogged on Zachariass false statements about academic credentials, the sexting allegations, and the subsequent lawsuit. As CT previously reported, fights over complicity and accountability roiled the ministry for months as the investigation continued. It was always clear that could be done without Ravi. We support you. 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 . (1) I think it would be foolish for any man to leave behind incriminating letters, cards, ect. All it does is add fiber, not prevent anything. Certainly not an apology. Indonesian,and Just as guilty! The ministry Zacharias founded, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), issued a statement calling the accusations "false." We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. Thanks for that information. So I am not impressed with Mrs. Margie Zacharias email! In an email to her extended family, Margie Zacharias defended her husband, saying that after searching through all of Ravi Zacharias personal belongings, she did not find anything suspicious . However, the explanation simply says that the trust is "for the . 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 . Ravi Zacharias and Margaret Reynolds pictured together on Christmas Day 2019. His wife stood up for him at that trial! 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. 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. Once an email is posted on a private FB group with 31K members, its a public statement. . Zacharias was the author of more than thirty books on Christianity, He also hosted the radio . Zacharias is unlikely to have "groomed" a 40 year-old adult. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. GOD IS LOVE! 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. I understand what it is like to have your companion pass away. 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. I feel sorry for the victims, having to deal with the abuse and then all this crap. A post shared by Ravi Zacharias (@ravizacharias) on Feb 19, 2020 at 11:16am PST. 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. Was anything found or not found? Observing that her husband had not been an organized person, Margie Zacharias said she went through suitcases, papers, drawers, cards, receipts, and money. Franais, May the Lord get the glory for all of this! You may have been blocked by both of them, which would hide their accounts from you. 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 . 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. Then he said they have a ton of cash due to an insurance policy on RZ. 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. Yet in her email, Margie Zacharias is adamant that her husbands failures were not in this area. She adds, He was spectacularly self-disciplined in his conduct, especially where it would reflect poorly on the Lord. They are jealous, liars, violent, merciless , shameless, greedy, vicious and racists. 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. The plaintiffs and the defendant Must be present in order to reach a verdict! Her case was the first sexual scandal related to Zacharias to go public, and it inspired other victims to come forward. (Update: The day after the report was released the UK board voted unanimously to separate from RZIM and choose a new name.). Thanks! The woman from the spas told CT she didnt expect anything from RZIM. Zacharias said in a 2018 blog post, in which he again referenced the similarities between the couples wedding and the royal wedding, that he felt his wife was a beautiful blend of the Irish and Scottish. Zacharias said in the post that the couple was married in Windsor, Ontario with their wedding reception taking place at a Howard Johnsons. Zacharias attempted to cover-up the affair and threatened - so it seems - to commit suicide if the woman . (1) RZIM hired Miller and Martin as a result of what the stories going around about Ravi. . Plus did he by any chance have an office at the RZIM headquarters? One of the best definitions of denial Ive heard is: lying + pride = denial. Dr. Zacharias and his wife, Margie, have three grown children. 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? Going into the process in September 2020, the ministrys official stance was that the allegations couldnt be true but that it would conduct an investigation to clear Zachariass name. I will make this my last reply to this particular writing. God also is in your side. The case was settled in November 2017. Davis informed staff that some global offices may decide to separate from RZIM and become independent, national organizations. When he died in May, he was praised for his faithful witness, his commitment to the truth, and his personal integrity. 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. Ravi Zacharias Rebuttals; RZIM Statements; Questions of NDA Violations (2017-2018) Christian & Missionary Alliance Denominational Discipline Investigation (Starting March 2018) . RZIM announced it is bringing in victims advocate Rachael Denhollander to educate the board and leadership on sexual abuse and advise them on best practices going forward. 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. 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. He also made a very bold claim that an M&M attorney didnt believe there were any victims. "I am trying to formulate a response to the [report] and [the RZIM] board statement . 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. 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. People inside RZIM expect the core to include speakers Michael Ramsden, Abdu Murray, and Vince Vitale, led by Davis. 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. So I believe it is very possible that he never revealed any of his crimes while hallucinating! Funny as he told someone else that hed never block someone for asking questions or disagreeing but only if they were cruel. A beautifully written piece that tied in the Easter story and taking care of victims in our time. Some senior apologists in RZIM think national separation is the only way to preserve parts of the ministry that are doing good work. At the start of the new year, RZIM was bracing for a split.