MARC GAFNI EXPOSE – PART 2
AKA (Personal): Marc Winiarz, Mordechai Gafni
AKA (Business): The Center For World Spirituality, The Center For Integral Wisdom
Location: Monterey Bay and San Francisco, CA
Websites: www.Marcgafni.com, www.centerforintegralwisdom.org
EIN: 46-1051882
For ex-rabbi turned guru Marc Gafni, the last 30 years of his life have been filled with scandal and controversy. Complaint after complaint has been filed against him, especially regarding sexual abuse (including with minors as young as ages 13 and 16).
The allegations started when Gafni was 19, where he had repeated sexual encounters over a nine-month period with a 13 (and then 14) year old girl. Mr. Gafni was quoted as saying that they had been in love and that “she was 14 going on 35, and I never forced her.” In a recent interview, the victim, who asked not to be identified, said that the encounters were not at all consensual. She publicly testified that he repeatedly and forcibly molested her, while Gafni stated that he was physically intimate with her but claimed that the relationship was based on consensual puppy love. “He believed it was a mutually consensual relationship,” she said. "Which was really horrifying because it was sexual violence, it was physical."
Later, when Gafni was 26 and married, he was accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl. When she spoke up at the time about what happened, he discredited her calling her a liar, and then persuaded prominent leaders to sign documents saying he was innocent. He said that it was “a one-time event” and that she, who was “highly initiatory,” came on to him. “I never initiated anything with him,” she said. It started with compliments and extra attention, eventually leading to the night when the rabbi appeared in her basement bedroom. “You look like you need a hug,” he told her. Gafni wound up on top of the stunned 16-year-old, his hands wandering under her nightgown, despite her repeated protestations, she said. Their second encounter went further, with Gafni removing their clothes before he “took my hand and forced me to help him climax. I had never even seen a man naked before.”
She said the abuse left her suicidal. “I was a victim of this horrible man’s sexual, emotional, psychological and spiritual abuse,” she stated in a recent petition started against Gafni. “The reason nobody else talks about it is because they are petrified of him. He’s a sociopath, there’s this fear of him.”
For these poor victims there is no closure and no chance for true justice (statute of limitations). They must live with the horrors inflicted upon them for the rest of their lives. We certainly applaud their courage to stand up against Gafni in an effort to educate and warn potential victims. So few victims do, allowing their perpetrators to continue exploiting and abusing others.
PART THREE COMING TOMORROW on the “Bayit Chadash” scandal. Stay tuned…
Sources:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3253650,00.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/26/us/marc-gafni-center-for-integral-wisdom.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/marc-gafni-denies-sexual-misconduct-allegations-article-1.2483567
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Guy Miller Ministries CBS Expose Airing Tonight!
GUY MILLER MINISTRIES EXPOSE on CBS News Airing Tonight at 6pm EST.
Check out the preview here: http://ow.ly/YZSPR
Once it airs, it will be available on their website for viewing in a few days (supposedly).
Check out the preview here: http://ow.ly/YZSPR
Once it airs, it will be available on their website for viewing in a few days (supposedly).
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
MARC GAFNI EXPOSE – INTRODUCTION
EXPOSE on MARC GAFNI – PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
AKA (Personal): Marc Winiarz, Mordechai Gafni
AKA (Business): The Center For World Spirituality, The Center For Integral Wisdom Location: Monterey Bay and San Francisco, CA
Websites: www.Marcgafni.com, www.centerforintegralwisdom.org EIN: 46-1051882
Exactly who Marc Gafni is varies depending on who is answering the question. To his supporters he’s a spiritual visionary; to his critics and alleged victims, he’s a sexual predator. For those unfamiliar with him, he is a self-proclaimed spiritual leader and teacher of concepts such as “Outrageous Love” for humanity and the world and “Conscious Evolution”. Unfortunately however, there is a great hypocrisy between what he teaches vs. what his actions are in the real world.
Recently our organization received an influx of complaints about him from victims, which prompted us at FACT to get involved. In an effort to prevent any more people falling victim to his manipulations, exploitations and abuse, we have put together this five-part expose.
According to religion journalist Mark Oppenheimer, the victim allegations include “assault, statutory rape, emotional abuse, and exploitation of the counselor-student power dynamic.” There are also sexual abuse allegations from female victims as young as 13 and 16 years of age.
Many new age spiritual leaders, such as Deepak Chopra, have renounced their support, as well as over 100 rabbis including Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, who ordained Gafni, but later rescinded the ordination.
Despite the dozens of allegations against Gafni, he still retains some major supporters. One of his strongest proponents is John Mackey, the founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods. FACT personally contacted Mr. Mackey concerning his support for Gafni. We asked him to reevaluate his position and instead to support the dozens of alleged victims of Gafni. We have yet to hear a reply.
“Having first-hand experience of Gafni’s dangerous proclivities, as well as being very familiar with the strategies he uses to convince others he is harmless, we feel a moral obligation to break our silence, in order to help insure that no one else is exploited and abused due to lack of information.” - from the Marc Gafni victim coalition
Tomorrow we’ll dig into his dark past, shedding light onto who Marc Gafni really is. Stay tuned…
AKA (Personal): Marc Winiarz, Mordechai Gafni
AKA (Business): The Center For World Spirituality, The Center For Integral Wisdom Location: Monterey Bay and San Francisco, CA
Websites: www.Marcgafni.com, www.centerforintegralwisdom.org EIN: 46-1051882
Exactly who Marc Gafni is varies depending on who is answering the question. To his supporters he’s a spiritual visionary; to his critics and alleged victims, he’s a sexual predator. For those unfamiliar with him, he is a self-proclaimed spiritual leader and teacher of concepts such as “Outrageous Love” for humanity and the world and “Conscious Evolution”. Unfortunately however, there is a great hypocrisy between what he teaches vs. what his actions are in the real world.
Recently our organization received an influx of complaints about him from victims, which prompted us at FACT to get involved. In an effort to prevent any more people falling victim to his manipulations, exploitations and abuse, we have put together this five-part expose.
According to religion journalist Mark Oppenheimer, the victim allegations include “assault, statutory rape, emotional abuse, and exploitation of the counselor-student power dynamic.” There are also sexual abuse allegations from female victims as young as 13 and 16 years of age.
Many new age spiritual leaders, such as Deepak Chopra, have renounced their support, as well as over 100 rabbis including Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, who ordained Gafni, but later rescinded the ordination.
Despite the dozens of allegations against Gafni, he still retains some major supporters. One of his strongest proponents is John Mackey, the founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods. FACT personally contacted Mr. Mackey concerning his support for Gafni. We asked him to reevaluate his position and instead to support the dozens of alleged victims of Gafni. We have yet to hear a reply.
“Having first-hand experience of Gafni’s dangerous proclivities, as well as being very familiar with the strategies he uses to convince others he is harmless, we feel a moral obligation to break our silence, in order to help insure that no one else is exploited and abused due to lack of information.” - from the Marc Gafni victim coalition
Tomorrow we’ll dig into his dark past, shedding light onto who Marc Gafni really is. Stay tuned…
BREAKING NEWS: Grand Jury Finds Widespread Child Sex Abuse By Almost 50 Priests For Over 40 Years
"Hundreds of children in western Pennsylvania were sexually assaulted by about 50 Roman Catholic priests over four decades while bishops covered up their actions, according to a state grand jury report released on Tuesday."
"The heinous crimes these children endured are absolutely unconscionable," Kane told reporters in unveiling the report, based on a two-year investigation. "These predators desecrated a sacred trust and preyed upon their victims in the very places where they should have felt most safe."
"The report found that former Altoona-Johnstown Diocese Bishop James Hogan, who died in 2005, and his successor, Joseph Adamec, who retired in 2011, worked to cover pedophile priests' tracks and that some local law enforcement agencies also avoided investigating abuse allegations, said state Attorney General Kathleen Kane."
"The heinous crimes these children endured are absolutely unconscionable," Kane told reporters in unveiling the report, based on a two-year investigation. "These predators desecrated a sacred trust and preyed upon their victims in the very places where they should have felt most safe."
"The report found that former Altoona-Johnstown Diocese Bishop James Hogan, who died in 2005, and his successor, Joseph Adamec, who retired in 2011, worked to cover pedophile priests' tracks and that some local law enforcement agencies also avoided investigating abuse allegations, said state Attorney General Kathleen Kane."
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
A ONE DAY SEMINAR CREATED FOR THOSE COMING OUT OF CULTS AND OTHER HIGH-CONTROL, ABUSIVE RELIGIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS
A ONE DAY SEMINAR CREATED FOR THOSE COMING OUT OF CULTS AND OTHER HIGH-CONTROL, ABUSIVE RELIGIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS.
"Reclaiming Your Life When It's Been Stolen From You"
This Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Tampa, FL
The seminar will teach:
-The first and most important step a former member needs to take to heal from the damage that’s been done
-How to recognize cult-created filters that keep former members from having healthy, happy relationships, and how to eliminate those filters
-What former congregants need to remember when trust is broken outside their religion, and how to get it back
-How to respond when former cult members hear the phrase “just move on”
-3 mistakes most people make in coping with the damage done by their past religion
-30 simple steps anyone can take to reclaim their life when it’s been stolen from them
-How “Religious Trauma Syndrome” may apply to former cult members and those raised in authoritative, controlling settings
-The special and unique dangers faced by cult members and those in similar religions when it comes to their mental and emotional health, and its long-term effects
For more information, click here: http://ow.ly/YFKir
"Reclaiming Your Life When It's Been Stolen From You"
This Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Tampa, FL
The seminar will teach:
-The first and most important step a former member needs to take to heal from the damage that’s been done
-How to recognize cult-created filters that keep former members from having healthy, happy relationships, and how to eliminate those filters
-What former congregants need to remember when trust is broken outside their religion, and how to get it back
-How to respond when former cult members hear the phrase “just move on”
-3 mistakes most people make in coping with the damage done by their past religion
-30 simple steps anyone can take to reclaim their life when it’s been stolen from them
-How “Religious Trauma Syndrome” may apply to former cult members and those raised in authoritative, controlling settings
-The special and unique dangers faced by cult members and those in similar religions when it comes to their mental and emotional health, and its long-term effects
For more information, click here: http://ow.ly/YFKir
Monday, February 22, 2016
CBS News investigating Guy Miller Ministries - KDKA-TV 2
GUY MILLER MINISTRIES INVESTIGATION UPDATE:
Since the conclusion of our expose last week on Guy Miller Ministries, some of the alleged victims have come forward to support the CBS News investigation currently underway. We at FACT thank them for their courage to tell their stories on camera in an effort to expose and effect change.
If you believe you've been victimized by Guy Miller Ministries and would like to take part in this investigation, please contact reporter Andy Sheehan at 1-412-575-2245 immediately.
Coming up soon is our expose on Marc Gafni, so stay tuned...
Since the conclusion of our expose last week on Guy Miller Ministries, some of the alleged victims have come forward to support the CBS News investigation currently underway. We at FACT thank them for their courage to tell their stories on camera in an effort to expose and effect change.
If you believe you've been victimized by Guy Miller Ministries and would like to take part in this investigation, please contact reporter Andy Sheehan at 1-412-575-2245 immediately.
Coming up soon is our expose on Marc Gafni, so stay tuned...
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
EXPOSE: Guy Miller Ministries – CONCLUSION
EXPOSE: Guy Miller Ministries – CONCLUSION
Church Leader: Guy Miller
Location: 2100 Versailles Ave, McKeesport, PA
EIN: 25-1386726
AKA: Church of Life in Christ; Preach My Word Ministries
According to the numerous complaints received about Guy Miller Ministries, an analysis of the allegations utilizing the B.I.T.E. model define this church group as a destructive cult that is using many different control methods and techniques on congregants.
The allegations raise red flags in three out of four categories of the B.I.T.E. model: Behavior Control, Thought Control, and Emotional Control.
For more information about the B.I.T.E. model developed by Steven Hassan, one of the most experienced cult experts in the field, visit www.freedomofmind.com/Info/BITE/bitemodel.php
In addition, the allegations found in many different complaints state the exploitation and abuse of members, including the abuse of children.
We’ve alerted various local media agencies in the McKeesport, PA area and CBS Pittsburg is moving ahead with a special investigation / expose on this ministry to be televised. If you feel you have been victimized by Miller and/or his leadership and want to share your story, or any information regarding GMM, please contact reporter Andy Sheehan directly at 412-575-2245.
LATEST COMPLAINT ALLEGATIONS AND FB COMMENTS:
“Wow.... I can't believe someone is finally exposing this man. I saw his early beginning and know marriages that ended once they went to this place called church. He is and always been a full blown cult.”
“Shunning has torn families apart. Relatives cut people out of their lives because they dare to go to a different church.”
“Spent my childhood there and ran as fast as I could the second I turned eighteen. I believe ALL of these allegations.”
“The paddles with holes and a scripture on them was so hypocritical. Child abuse was a daily thing.”
“It's about time Guy W. Miller gets the attention he deserves.”
“My brother was physically abused on many occasions through spanking done by deacons.”
“This is a cult. There is no doubt in my mind. I spent many, many years there and nobody believed stories I told about it until you came out with your investigation. Thank you.”
We will keep you updated with any further developments.
-The FACT Team
Church Leader: Guy Miller
Location: 2100 Versailles Ave, McKeesport, PA
EIN: 25-1386726
AKA: Church of Life in Christ; Preach My Word Ministries
According to the numerous complaints received about Guy Miller Ministries, an analysis of the allegations utilizing the B.I.T.E. model define this church group as a destructive cult that is using many different control methods and techniques on congregants.
The allegations raise red flags in three out of four categories of the B.I.T.E. model: Behavior Control, Thought Control, and Emotional Control.
For more information about the B.I.T.E. model developed by Steven Hassan, one of the most experienced cult experts in the field, visit www.freedomofmind.com/Info/BITE/bitemodel.php
In addition, the allegations found in many different complaints state the exploitation and abuse of members, including the abuse of children.
We’ve alerted various local media agencies in the McKeesport, PA area and CBS Pittsburg is moving ahead with a special investigation / expose on this ministry to be televised. If you feel you have been victimized by Miller and/or his leadership and want to share your story, or any information regarding GMM, please contact reporter Andy Sheehan directly at 412-575-2245.
LATEST COMPLAINT ALLEGATIONS AND FB COMMENTS:
“Wow.... I can't believe someone is finally exposing this man. I saw his early beginning and know marriages that ended once they went to this place called church. He is and always been a full blown cult.”
“Shunning has torn families apart. Relatives cut people out of their lives because they dare to go to a different church.”
“Spent my childhood there and ran as fast as I could the second I turned eighteen. I believe ALL of these allegations.”
“The paddles with holes and a scripture on them was so hypocritical. Child abuse was a daily thing.”
“It's about time Guy W. Miller gets the attention he deserves.”
“My brother was physically abused on many occasions through spanking done by deacons.”
“This is a cult. There is no doubt in my mind. I spent many, many years there and nobody believed stories I told about it until you came out with your investigation. Thank you.”
We will keep you updated with any further developments.
-The FACT Team
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