Jackie Hill Perry is one of many ministry leaders grappling with the recent report released implicating the late Ravi Zacharias of extramarital relationships and widespread sexual abuse. Perry believes the “disorienting” ordeal is a reminder that leaders can hold to orthodox views of Christianity and still live wholly unrighteous lives.
Well known poet, Bible teacher, musician, and author of ‘Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been’, Perry reminded everyone on Twitter she attended Ravi Zacharias’ funeral in 2020.
Recently, a full report detailing years of sexual misconduct, including an accusation of rape by apologist Ravi Zacharias was released on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Perry, who is a sexual abuse survivor, tweeted about how the report had “thrown” her. Calling Ravi’s ministry a gift, Perry also wrote that just because one is gifted, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are godly. She reminded her readers that “Neither is orthodox teaching the proof of righteous living.”
After giving examples in Scripture, Perry explained, “Saying good things isn’t the same as having a good character. And that’s a hard truth because we want to believe that our hero’s [sic] believe too but sadly, that’s not always the case.”
Jackie’s full tweet can be read below:
