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'Ravi is not guilty': Wife of late Ravi Zacharias defends him against sexual and spiritual abuse findings
Premier Christian News ^ | 05/06/2021 | Kelly Valencia

Posted on 05/06/2021 8:48:33 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

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1 posted on 05/06/2021 8:48:33 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

His text messages say otherwise.


2 posted on 05/06/2021 8:51:53 PM PDT by roving
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To: SeekAndFind

I hope she is right. His ministry meant a lot to me.


3 posted on 05/06/2021 8:54:03 PM PDT by Huskrrrr (Pronouns? I need no stinkin pronouns!)
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To: roving

RE: His text messages say otherwise.

Was his phone hacked?


4 posted on 05/06/2021 8:59:46 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: roving

did you actually see the texts?


5 posted on 05/06/2021 9:06:21 PM PDT by LibertyWoman
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To: SeekAndFind

I have yet to see any evidence of his wrongdoing. The only thing I’ve seen are accusations and denouncements from a myriad of characters that seem to have their own agendas.


6 posted on 05/06/2021 9:10:03 PM PDT by LibertyWoman
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thank you Margie, you’re a good wife. you’re so right to defend your man, whom you knew best besides the Lord, because he’s never been in a position to defend himself from any of this. it’s the easiest for the enemy when they set you up and smear you after you pass on.

oh and just to confirm my original post from last dec when this broke, i have never believed a word of any of this setup and smear of a good Christian man.


7 posted on 05/06/2021 9:18:34 PM PDT by dadfly
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To: LibertyWoman

You are welcome to your rose colored glasses, but even the organization thinks he is guilty.


8 posted on 05/06/2021 9:32:30 PM PDT by madison10 (Although the wrong seems oft so strong...God is the Ruler yet!)
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Well I don’t care who ‘says’ he’s guilty...if he is then they are obligated to prove it.


9 posted on 05/06/2021 9:36:15 PM PDT by LibertyWoman
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They already did.


10 posted on 05/06/2021 9:41:35 PM PDT by madison10 (Although the wrong seems oft so strong...God is the Ruler yet!)
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To: dadfly

It’s not right to smear a man after he is dead.


11 posted on 05/06/2021 9:42:09 PM PDT by bray (Hating Whites is racist)
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It is not right to sin and not apologize.


12 posted on 05/06/2021 9:46:30 PM PDT by madison10 (Although the wrong seems oft so strong...God is the Ruler yet!)
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exactly.

especially for a Christian, who should know that Ravi has already given account to the Lord. and there is absolutely no good reason for us second guess the Lord’s judgement at this point, and that it would be best to just shut our mouths in collective Christian humility and let the world crow and gossip to it’s black heart’s content.


13 posted on 05/06/2021 9:58:04 PM PDT by dadfly
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To: SeekAndFind

Tearing down pillars of society for personal gain and political agendas. Disgusting.

Ravi was a GREAT MAN due to the Lord’s blessing.


14 posted on 05/06/2021 10:31:30 PM PDT by griffin
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To: LibertyWoman; SeekAndFind
Apparently ther was a an investigation into his phone and texts. It does not look good. Also there is an article that covers this in Christianity Today that goes into depth into his phoandering Very Jerry Farwell/ Jim Bakker-ish.
15 posted on 05/06/2021 10:40:24 PM PDT by The MAGA-Deplorian (Democrats are lawless because Republicans are ball-less)
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With Baker and Falwell, there was evidence provided. Falwell, there were pictures made public. With Baker, I believe there was documentation provided plus an admission of guilt.

We do not have the benefit of Ravi's side. All of this is suspect imho due to the fact that the accusations didn't come out until after he died, with the exception of the one gal who made a crap youtube declaring the Ravi ruined her life. There was some money she finally succeeded in obtaining. It's late so I'm fuzzy on the details but remember distinctly that there was a legitimate reason provided.

The report is suspect. Witnesses are not and will not be named. Why? In this country the accused has a right to face their accuser. oops, not possible because he's dead. There is a gap (per report)in the phone records; conveniently it was when Thompson's so called contact with him took place.

I remember when Kavanaugh (sp) was nominated; I remember the 'landslide' of accusers coming out of the woodwork. Funny how it ended up that there was no credible evidence ever produced.

For me, it takes more than unnamed witnesses, and vague reports declaring that 'they' confirmed the accusations. I'm not convinced either way but I'm not going to denigrate Ravi Zacharias as a result of published hearsay. As far as Christianity Today, it is my understanding they lean left so far me, they hold no credibility.

The 'mob' surfaced immediately upon the accusations. Rabid individuals from the evangelical community pontificating on his guilt upon hearing 'accusations' because you know, every woman must be believed. All the denouncements were made by self serving evangelicals. Again, imho.

16 posted on 05/06/2021 11:34:06 PM PDT by LibertyWoman
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To: SeekAndFind

I’d bet Tim Tebow was crushed, too...the interview with them was very meaningful...when I heard about this, it hit me, too. Tim really loved him like a brother.


17 posted on 05/07/2021 6:02:56 AM PDT by CincyRichieRich (WHEN TYRANNY BECOMES LAW, REBELLION BECOMES DUTY 1-6-21, American Revolution II Began)
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To: SeekAndFind

What I’ve had a hard time reconciling is how can a man who spoke so powerfully for and about God have a completely opposite dark side? His organization did an investigation and they’ve concluded he was guilty. I read what they wrote about it, but at this point still haven’t seen any of the evidence, just what they and others have said.

If his phone was full of text messages and pictures, I hope his wife can have them thoroughly checked. Are they legitimate? When were they sent/downloaded? As of now she is defending her husband and his memory. Maybe she doesn’t really want to know? No matter the truth, we know humans can and do often fail, but God will never fail.


18 posted on 05/07/2021 6:19:19 AM PDT by Kharis13
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It’s just sad. Whether he had this other side or folks are denouncing on flimsy evidence, it just rips my heart out.

We all battle and struggle with something. God is merciful though. Jesus came in the flesh and experienced everything we experience, but remained sinless, so that He could sympathize with all our struggles with this sinful world, our flesh and the attacks of the evil one.

I pray it’s all not true.


19 posted on 05/07/2021 9:07:52 AM PDT by servantboy777
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To: LibertyWoman

His own church hired a law firm and investigators to figure this out after he died and all these suits came forth...

Their conclusion was guilty

For decades


20 posted on 05/07/2021 9:09:56 AM PDT by wardaddy (Let me guess FREEPERS are now salivating over Tim Scott.....so predictable just like talk radio weak)
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