Thread by @realprophetguy

🚩Tikkun had released a statement today that has an abundance of red flags, including Ron Cantor ‘s “mutually agreed upon leave of absence” from the board, and I’d like some clarity. 🧵

I’m curious who has had concern about Ron Cantor’s social media posts regarding Brown— I have only heard a deep sense of gratitude and relief over his strong stance for a transparent, true third party investigation where victims have a safe place to come forward. It’s what caused many of us to take the risk and trust Tikkun in the first place.

While Tikkun makes a statement clarifying that say believe clergy abuse is a problem, they immediately follow up with a statement that discredits victims.

🚩 I’m deeply concerned that this signals a move to preemptively discredit a large swath of the allegations as “bandwagon reports” in an attempt to save the reputations of IHOPKC and Line of Fire.

🚩 This portion of the statement undermines Tikkun’s earlier assurance that Tikkun, as an org, does not require leaders to adopt a partly line.

🚩 I’m unclear how Ron’s posts on social media could impact a third party investigation, as investigations are the job of qualified third parties based on testimony, not social media postings.

I again have concerns that this signals an attempt to discredit the victims who came forward at later stages, finding courage as a result of Gracia, Jane Doe, and Erin’s bravery.

🚩 This seems like doublespeak from Tikkun, who said in the earlier statement that Ron was entitled to express his opinion.

Why is Brown allowed to address the investigation, publicly in statements?

Who is in charge of what constitutes due process, and why does that require public silence? This seems an opposition to their earlier statement that victims often have to come forward publicly.

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I want to state this so clearly :

THIS IS SPIRITUAL ABUSE.

A victim is ALWAYS entirely in control of their story— you do not ever, ever have to share it with leadership no matter what kind of process they have for reporting.

You own your story and you have EVERY right to go forward to the media, to a lawyer, or post it on socials.

What Tikkun is saying here is spiritually abusive, and they have ZERO right to assert authority over your story, or when and where you tell it.

SPEAK FREELY.

There’s a lot here:

🚩Dialogue is NOT trial and judgement

🚩You ARE both able and biblically qualified to judge for yourself based on what you hear and see.

🚩It’s very concerning to me that Tikkun is using its role to undermine the right of congregations to discern for themselves. I absolutely validate the need for qualified investigations , but I also stand by each person’s right to discern for themselves based on testimony.

🚩How is Ron failing to “submit” to an investigation he has no role or deciding power in?

🚩 In combination with earlier language, this seems like an attempt to prevent further organizational damage to Line of Fire and to suppress the voices of victims.

🚩 I would very much like clarity on whether the report is still going to be released to the public simultaneously with the board as Tikkun promised.

If that doesn’t happen, trust has been lost

I have serious misgivings about the sudden of Ron Cantor from the oversight committee— especially if both Tikkun and the Line of Fire board are receiving the reports directly, rather than the report being released to the public. That would be an unacceptable lack of transparency.

You can express concerns to Tikkun here

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I’d like to know if anyone on the Tikkun Senior Leadership or Board has shared financial interests with Line of Fire or Dr Brown.

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