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Ravi Zacharias Hid Hundreds of Pictures of Women, Abuse During Massages, and a Rape Allegation
Christianity Today ^ | Feb. 11, 2021 | DANIEL SILLIMAN AND KATE SHELLNUTT

Posted on 02/12/2021 3:07:33 PM PST by GrootheWanderer

Zacharias “made her pray with him to thank God for the ‘opportunity’ they both received” and, as with other victims, “called her his ‘reward’ for living a life of service to God,” the report says. Zacharias warned the woman—a fellow believer—if she ever spoke out against him, she would be responsible for millions of souls lost when his reputation was damaged.

The findings, alongside details revealed over months of internal reckoning at RZIM, challenge the picture many have had of Zacharias.

When he died in May, he was praised for his faithful witness, his commitment to the truth, and his personal integrity. Now it is clear that, offstage, the man so long admired by Christians around the world abused numerous women and manipulated those around him to turn a blind eye.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: abuse; christian; christianity; church; rape; sex
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To: TexasGator

And an equally innocent reason for putting dozens of women from Third World countries into jobs funded by his ministry.


41 posted on 02/12/2021 4:16:45 PM PST by GrootheWanderer
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To: TexasGator
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries are running for legal cover, there must be some valid evidence they are trying to separate the ministry from.

Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. James 3:1

Should not be taken lightly.
42 posted on 02/12/2021 4:22:10 PM PST by rollo tomasi
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To: TexasGator
The conclusion of that report is a great long white


43 posted on 02/12/2021 4:27:44 PM PST by rollo tomasi
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To: TexasGator

““I wouldn’t necessarily believe any of this.””

Why do you say that?

Same reason I don’t necessarily believe anything in mainstream media or establishment press or from people with agendas or conflicts of interest.


44 posted on 02/12/2021 4:31:22 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Tax-chick

“I get it. Some people are personally super invested in Ravi Zacharias. Whatever. Have a nice weekend.”

A ha.

You can’t answer.

I have hardly ever heard of the guy and I can tell it’s a smear job with a lot of internal dynamics.


45 posted on 02/12/2021 4:36:39 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: TexasGator; ifinnegan; GrootheWanderer
One thing about the OP's article is that the report stated several witnesses had NDA's (Not sure through who) so how did CT verify what these witnesses were saying?BR>


In the end, there is a lot of smoke with the overall allegations concerning adultery, especially with the fact these allegations were alleged several years before his death. Sexual criminal harassment, however, without police reports filed right after the time of these events occurred, is just plain old hearsay.
46 posted on 02/12/2021 4:40:09 PM PST by rollo tomasi
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To: Tax-chick

That was so mature. It really shows the heart of a true believer in Ravi Zacharias.


9 The heart is deceitful above all things,
and desperately sick;
who can understand it?

Jeremiah 17:9


47 posted on 02/12/2021 4:43:56 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: rollo tomasi

Was he married?


48 posted on 02/12/2021 4:46:07 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: GrootheWanderer

I don’t want to render judgement on the man one way or the other. But I must say, I’ve never been as surprised by any allegations as I am about these. Because I’ve always believed in striving the be a “Good Berean” in my discernment of spiritual things. And Ravi always seemed to have his priorities correct in his teachings. Just a sinner like the rest of us, granted, but these allegations really are disturbing if true.


49 posted on 02/12/2021 4:52:09 PM PST by wolfman
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To: SarahPalin2012

I do not believe any of it.


50 posted on 02/12/2021 4:53:51 PM PST by LibertyWoman (Despite what your momma told you, violence does solve problems. American Sniper Chris Kyle)
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To: ifinnegan

Margaret Reynolds, Zacharias’ widow married him in 1972


52 posted on 02/12/2021 4:59:07 PM PST by rollo tomasi
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To: rollo tomasi

Thanks.


53 posted on 02/12/2021 5:09:30 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: ifinnegan

wouldn’t necessarily believe any of this.

I agree, the NWO has a new world religion and this has slander against Christians from deep state written all over it. I ‘ve noticed they are making false accusations against Christian leaders who have died on you tube. Smells like a false flag or something like that. The guy is not here to defend himself. I can’t say it didn’t happen, but I’m not buying it.


54 posted on 02/12/2021 5:18:13 PM PST by Carry me back (Cut the feds by 90%)
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To: ifinnegan

Keep in mind I said smoke, the fire could of been ignited by a false witness. Because Zacharias had many occasions getting private massages and accusations of improper behavior in the past, one therapists of alleging adultery draws suspicion. Only she, Zacharias, and God knows that.


55 posted on 02/12/2021 5:19:53 PM PST by rollo tomasi
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To: Carry me back

It’s obvious the churches are being attacked by the NWO, during this overhyped coronavirus. They fear the church and are trying to destroy the outreach of the church.


56 posted on 02/12/2021 5:21:00 PM PST by Carry me back (Cut the feds by 90%)
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To: rollo tomasi; Carry me back

I could believe the flesh was weak and he backslid and gave in to the temptation always present.

I can also believe it’s 100% made up, manufactured.

What we know, in my opinion, is that it is all gossip and hearsay as presented.


57 posted on 02/12/2021 5:27:04 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: LibertyWoman

Well, I think when his own ministry comes out and admits his guilt, that’s a little tough to argue with.


58 posted on 02/12/2021 5:50:07 PM PST by JudyinCanada (Aim low, avoid disappointment.)
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To: JudyinCanada

How do you know he didnt do that as well?

All people fight their lifelong struggles, and of course not implying all are equal in severity.


59 posted on 02/12/2021 6:03:17 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Secret Agent Man

I sincerely hope he did. It would have served the cause of Christ more had he done it much sooner in life, rather than on his death bed.


60 posted on 02/12/2021 6:18:31 PM PST by JudyinCanada (Aim low, avoid disappointment.)
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