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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- Dallas Megachurch pastor Rickie Rush still preaches to a congregation of thousands every week, despite numerous allegations of physical and sexual abuse. The pastor denies all charges but sisters Renee Phillips and Donna Fields are determined to get justice.
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A young black man is NOT going to come out and say that stuff happened to him unless it happened to him. Well done that man.
Facts
Has nothing to do with race here but ok
I’m not blaming the victims at all!
The problem is especially in the black church is you have single mothers going to the church worshiping the pastor like he/she is God! Theses women always screaming “my passa my bishop” then let these pastors be alone with their children! It’s the “parent” fault some of the time. Notice I did not say “parents”! If you are black you definitely know what I’m talking about! It’s sad 😢 but this ain’t nothing new!
@@juliangriffiths9583 I get what they mean. The black community is a lot harsher on LGBTQ and are really religious oftentimes, so it'd be harder for them to come out because they'd be putting a huge target on their head, physically and metaphorically.
Many white parents or family would disown a family after this too though, so it's not as big of a difference as some may try to make it out to be.
This. And definitely not on camera. The fact that this family has endured this trauma and abuse and survived…brings tears to my eyes. There is a special place in hell for those in positions of leadership in the church who abuse their members. I hope he enjoys eternity there.
Her son especially is so brave for speaking out. A lot of men are afraid to ever speak about sexual abuse they have experienced.
It was literally heartbreaking seeing him come out of prison, that “man of god” directly led to it, I was harmed too and CSA impacts you for life so I’m beyond proud and in tears for him to be strong enough to speak out.
I know. As a victim of sexual abuse and assault (both), when need to encourage our male counterparts to come forward and tell their stories.
Especially since whole communities can shun those just for speaking out. I saw a thing where a victim was pretty much shunned for speaking out about it even though HE WAS THE VICTIM. I have no respect for organizations that protect predators.
I hope one day they get the Justice they deserve!
Most men feel that if a fruity pastor touches their tinkle even at age 3 that means they were gay.
Stop leaving children with Pastors, coaches, etc. Stop it!
That's right! People don't realize that pedophiles often choose professions that give them access to children!
Also, when that silly person said, “We’ve moved on from that.” Who the heck is WE?? Not the children he violated. I’m genuinely sickened by this man and all who protect him.
He's a great man lol. He's got a good set up and no one can touch him
yeah, that deacon is foul.
For the material gains only. Father figure? BS.
He's not running a church but a cult. I hope he goes to prison for the rest of his life.
i could tell he's not a real pastor by just looking at him. You can see the self absorbed ego and pride with that hige chain around his neck showing off.
Thin line
they're all the same
Cult+time=religion
I’m not blaming the victims at all!
The problem is especially in the black church is you have single mothers going to the church worshiping the pastor like he/she is God! Theses women always screaming “my passa my bishop” then let these pastors be alone with their children! It’s the “parent” fault some of the time. Notice I did not say “parents”! If you are black you definitely know what I’m talking about! It’s sad 😢 but this ain’t nothing new!
The trauma our young boys feel from sexual abuse is often laughed at. It is shameful.
It should not be laughed at.
A child is a child. Regardless of their gender or biological sex.
The stealing of innocence is the most horrendous thing someone can do to another
Right? And the woman that come out and say "Ive been groomed" are made out to look at liars and or "too emotional" and wow only 16 years old this woman was. And society just acts like this is okay. It's pathetic to how I've found so many crappy men on dating websites who build my trust then ask me for "nude photos" one got mad at me when I wouldn't send them any. Two men from AA event tried to get me to join their weirdo porn cult at their home he said he was studying to become a "pastor" even dressed nice. If I ever see him again I'm going to throw hot coffee in his face and kick him in the nards. Woman aren't messing around anymore and men shouldn't have to put up with the abuse of getting raped by other men or groomed by woman either it's not okay. It goes both ways and we need to start talking about the men that have been abused to instead of making them feel like they don't have a voice.
I agree. Sexually assulting anyone without consent is NOT OKAY. Male, female, trans, gay, etc - it doesn't matter. People have the right to be safe in sexual situations.
teenagers lie
So many boys are sexually abused. Keep talking guys, find those who'll listen and every day ask Jesus for continued courage and strength ❤
I live in Dallas and there have been rumors about this pastor for decades. I’m really surprised that he is still preaching
You underestimate the power of the Roman kool-aid.
I think that is the most scary/disturbing part. The sheer amount of people who follow him
A very common pattern here: predators are lied and covered up for, by wives & elders, who either don't deal with them, or don't do it properly. The victims tend to be ignored or neglected, & if they keep speaking about it, they're treated like the enemy, while everyone, including friends, often, turns their backs on them. It's called all kinds, including protecting the system, & failing the victim. This could be why he's still preaching, or he might just have good connections with other preachers. Maybe try reading Jeremiah 23 & Ezekiel 34, I found this helped make some sense of the bad 'shepherds' we have today.
I'm not suprised!!
@@heatherkimler7607Me neither! I hope people begin to wake up.
“Tell your story”. That gave me chills. A lot of people don’t tell their stories and he is absolutely right. Predators count on those they victimized to stay silent. That is a wise young man. It’s a shame that that wisdom came through pain and traumatization.
I tried to tell my mother about my uncle John molesting me. She said “poor uncle John, he has so many problems.” I about fainted.
So much respect to that young man for coming out about his story. As a man who has been raped myself, it's incredibly important and necessary that us men are transparent about abuse so that we can help stop it, as well as spread awareness and support for victims of sexual abuse as a whole. There's no shame in speaking about the trauma that you endured, and you aren't weak because it happened. As men we often feel pressure to push this down, because many people don't take male sexual abuse seriously. If you're a victim of sexual abuse, please reach out. I promise you're not alone.❤
You are braver than me ❤
I have so much love for all victims of abuse, but especially men who remain soft and STRONG AF in the face of what a monster tried to take away from us. That is OUR POWER. And I appreciate a man for taking that step and being vocal about it, too. I wish more men took part in the me too movement. When someone is faced with abuse like that, the best thing we can do is to not only heal and survive, but to THRIVE in the face of the most intimate betrayal. Thank you thank you thank you, for being a voice for so many others who might not feel ready to speak and encouraging them to do so to start the path of healing and to call this out for what it is. ❤❤
You are a brave man and I'm sorry about what happened to you ❤
My boyfriend was sexually molested by his probation officer. He told his mother about what happened and she ignored it. He told her he wasn’t going back and that horrible probation officer apparently made his probation go away. The police department seems to have amazingly lost all of his old paperwork from the 1970’s. He was 14 years old, setup to take a fall for having MJ in his possession. He was stopped by the police in a southern town, and without any reason to do a search of his car, they did a search and seizure. All of this was illegal but he didn’t know this. His mother and stepfather apparently didn’t care and allowed his initial rights to be abused and then wrote off the sexual misconduct to be written off. My boyfriend still has PTSD that occurs. And where’s that old probation officer now? He was murdered. Unsolved until this day. Probably by either a victim of the abuse (only good news is that my boyfriend wasn’t raped), or a relative of the victim of abuse. And all of it was swept under the rug.
How did it feel
She said “No man should be a friend to a young girl like that.”
And that smacked me across the face.
So true. I was a youth minister and as a female I refused to counsel or meet any young boys. I would direct them to a male counselor or mentor instead. It's not healthy.
My mother’s ex husband was a deacon of the church and he sexual assaulted me which it was very well known, the members of the church still continued to support him and Ice me out only because I was 18 and had their own theories about me. It’s very sad when something bad happened and nobody gets punished especially being a high figure in the church. Smh the lord will take care of them 🙏🏽
Where was your biological dad? The common denominator in these stories is always women with no husbands and biological fathers of their kids.😢 it makes them targets to these sick men.
True. Or no man in the home cause if this happened to me my dad would have a man dead
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
BETTER THEN WHAT? God will judge those who harm His children as long with those who stand with them and turn a blind eye. There is nothing hidden from God He is omni present. pray that you young man will be a preacher of the true God and Jesus Christ. The devil comes to kill steal and destroy, but greater is in you then in the world.
Don’t worry. God sees. I am in the same situation. Hell is their destination.
@@LisePlansandJournals @BriaBarrows My dad wasn’t around or fully active father how he should have been and when my dad found out it happened he wanted to kill my mothers ex and her. He has children himself around my age and it’s sad because after it happened many women came and told me and my mom about his dealings with their daughters when they were younger. Why nobody went to the police bothers me and impregnating a 15 year old when your 39 is so freaking sickening. Not sure if my mom knew about his past life but there is a place for people like that. I don’t have any relationship with either of my parents now.
This story is heartbreaking. How can people still attend this church?
They are so so so brave for speaking up and going on camera. I sincerely hope they get justice. Thank you for being an example.
🙏
😅😅
Justice for something with barely any proof? I doubt it, the human right “guilty until proven innocent still applies”
I’m not blaming the victims at all!
The problem is especially in the black church is you have single mothers going to the church worshiping the pastor like he/she is God! Theses women always screaming “my passa my bishop” then let these pastors be alone with their children! It’s the “parent” fault some of the time. Notice I did not say “parents”! If you are black you definitely know what I’m talking about! It’s sad 😢 but this ain’t nothing new!
Racists may conclude that this fits the male stereotype.
I remember watching them tell their stories a few years ago. Still makes me just as sick, and the fact that he remains a sitting pastor is disgusting.
Because that's what the black church does... we close our eyes to the trouble we see, close our ears to the trouble we hear, lift one hand in worship while the other hand goes deeper in our wallets/purses to give "Pas'tah and da Chu'ch" all our money. Just stupidly funding criminal behavior with a hallelujah and thank you Jesus sprinkled on top.
You get what you pay for. If you don't put anything in: You don't get results.
That's why he's still up there preaching.
@@eksbocks9438I HATE the lack of empathy in your statement but true :/
@@user-lp2he1md6i I'm just stating the facts. Democrats have the moral high ground. But they don't protect each other. They don't network.
And then they complain about why these weird people gain more headway.
It all feels like a joke. And I'd be laughing too. If I wasn't taking all the punches.....
And this is why no1 ever comes forward. Look at the number of people in our community who are protecting him 😔
Despite the horrific trauma this family suffered, I cried when I saw them educating young kids on SA and the signs… this is life changing and although it should’ve never happened to them to begin with, it’s amazing that they are now helping others ❤
Before these allegations came out in public, I was a member. But now I want nothing to do with this "pastor" or this mockery of church. My best wishes to all the victims involved.
"long gone and past, we've moved on past that."
Imagine being the victims of this man and hearing that. Absolutely vile. So proud of the people who spoke out against this abuser, may they get justice one day.
They should believe and fear in Judgement Day.
What a shameful response. This horrid Perpetrator Pastor has convinced his congregation he is holier than thou. Perpetrators are very good at grooming and lying. He appears to be on the highway to hell - nothing heavenly.
God will not "move on past" what was done to these children.
That's a terrible response.
Are u all sure these women are telling the truth?
I will never understand how there are multiple victims/survivors and they all describe the same experience yet people still follow him. Devil in disguise...
It’s because religion is like a cult.
Not much of a disguise, really.
@@dmi6101 to us maybe not but his followers yes.
Brainwashed cult members unfortunately
And what's scary is he is not the only predator within the church... They're many many more victims or should I say SURVIVORS!!!
Years ago, my friend was doing poetry there for a talent night. A lil girl, about 7 or 8 came out and did a dance to apple bottom jeans (yes in the church). She was dropping it and everything outlandish. Pastor Rush came out when she was done and told us (the audience) we need to cheer her and root for her. He told her to go back on stage and dance some more. As she was dancing, he was dancing off to the side and in the microphone was saying “this our next dancer, our next video vixen”. My sister, friend, and I left after that bc it felt very dirty.
I’m not saying this makes him guilty, but it didn’t feel right!
I feel the abuse that son endured was the reason behind his actions of going to prison, and make me think how that’s correlated to other prisoners. Everyone has their own story. I hope this son does well, that prison time doesn’t have to define you.
people love shitting on vice news for being bankrupt but i love these videos they post, keep up the good work vice!
Vice is fake, the tate case proves this deeply. Back in the day they where a news source based on reality now its just a progressive propoganda source. Literally all the posts make no sense. The same with this one, accusations get given and everybody is like “lock him up!” Although i agree the accusations are horrible, but the right “innocent until proven guilty” still applies so no unless there is no evidence he must stay a free man.
their bankrupt whattt when
@@Paolagarcia-hc2pz Yeah they filed for Bankrupcy last week.
Hmmm did vice news have so many videos that they are still playing after they are bankrupt?
@@hongkaipun1204 Filing for bankruptcy doesn't mean going out of business. They're looking for a buyer and will likely remain active for quite some time.
How is anybody still going to that church?! This is excellent evidence of the effects of brainwashing within a cult. Hopefully this reporting leads some of the congregation's flock in the right direction.
Or to church in general? Religion as a whole is a scam for the gullible masses
Exactly
Ugly celebrity worship.
Because it is a cult.
I would stay in the congregation just to do surveillance-no joke. (Unless I had kids.) Of course, now that he’s been found out he’s likely on his best behavior.
I left my last church for this reason and haven’t gone back. I talk to God on my own 🙏🏾💕 been 3 years
ur pastor sexually assaulted you? you need to report it
The bible says as was his custom, Jesus went to the synagogue. How can you be talking to God on your own and fail to emulate something that was Jesus's custom.
I John 2:27. That's what we are told to do. The whole "church" system is a concoction of Rome. Not of God. That's why he told us to COME OUT so we be not partakers in her sins. You did the right thing.
Take away this church’s tax exemption! 😡
Many predators get into positions of authority.
Some pastor's don't have any training but the ability to speak well and the ability to skim the bible.
yeah the power to control others will always attracts psychopaths and narcissistic megalomaniacs.
Joe Biden.
@@johnsoutherland3403 trump was convicted lol🤡
@@johnsoutherland3403and Trump
This has become the norm and I am sick and tired of hearing so many children being taken advantage of by teachers, coaches, pastors, uncles, cousins, parents’ boyfriends etc..this has to stop! We have to put a stop to this.
@@BettyBlack99 WTF 💀
Why aren't politicians going after these church perverts?
I hate to tell you but this has been happening for years. People are just starting to talk about it!
Also beware of Jehovah witnesses. They are hiding pedophiles in their congregations and are preaching house to house so if one shows up u may not know if that person is a pedophile. Pretty big investigation on the witnesses going on in pennsylvania as an example.
@@BettyBlack99 DOUBLE CASTRATION!
I know a pastor who was preaching for 30 years while targeting young females. Only difference is that this individual was not a megachurch pastor. Every dog has it's day though and he's finally in prison as he finally got caught recently.
This breaks my heart that so called "men of God" take advantage of people, especially kids /teenagers, like that. I do applaud the people that came out to tell their stories, I know it was hard, but these stories let others know who have gone through this that your not alone.
I can't imagine that pain and trauma he went through. To speak out about it, to relive it, to allow cameras to tell that story took an enormous amount of courage. I hope this young man finds peace in his life and can continue to heal. For what it's worth I admire him, He's a real life hero.
Absolutely
Can you please talk to me about the women and how they were treated?
shame on all the people going to his church. they are enabling his behavior and leader status.
That part!
These people are crazy as hell letting that man beat their children with a paddle? Wtf? It’s all your fault for continuing to support him and his church…
Leaving your child alone with a pastor, priest, minister, or any church figure in 2024 has got to be one of the worst decisions parents still make
It baffles me that a statute of limitations even EXISTS for sex crimes. That's infuriating.
Especially considering it can take months or even years for victims to entirely realize what happened to them was abuse. Even more so if they are children at the time and don't know.
@@ethandevine8571 Honestly it seems most of the time it takes even longer. But yeah, agree with the OP.
You’re baffled? So, you’re cool with say, 30 year old allegations by someone who has no witnesses--and it’s YOU that’s being accused???? Are you sure????
I agree that statue of limitations needs to done away with and I say that because I WAS a victim and my abuser walked away! I strongly believe that saying “what is done in dark will come to light” and all those involved will have to face God and Justice.
Yeah I wonder what's the difference,Bil Cosby went to jail for things they say happened 30 years earlier, there has to be more people a predator don't stop his day will come.
So much respect for mentioning boys who feel too ashamed to come forward. Underreporting among men is a serious problem. Also, this isn't to dismiss their stories at all, it's awful what happened to them :/ I'm glad people are starting to expose him as the predator he is..
The fact that people still trust this man, listen to him and go his church! Then have the audacity to disregard the trauma that these people have went through is disgusting! HIS CHURCH NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY!!!
What an incredible family! I'm in tears! That monster isolated each of them from one another, physically AND emotionally, through his abuse. Yet eventually they found the courage to tell their stories--and found each other again. What's more, they're passing on what they've learned to the next generations! Even the son looks so empowered and hopeful about his future now! I have the deepest respect for all of them. Thank you, Vice, for covering this story.
I been hearing about Ricky stories since high school. It’s so sad that our community is ignoring all these allegations
“The future is in my hands now”
That is such a powerful statement from a young man who will not let this abuse define him
Yeah, it is.
the future is in God’s hands. Who are you to say
@@hongyaohome2 Everyone has different beliefs.
@@hongyaohome2 Encounter Ministries CZcams channel. Mark Hemans××
@@hongyaohome2 Really? You want to use that Title to stand upon, whom you don't even care about based on all your negative comments?
Do yourself a favor & grow some intestinal fortitude.
Dallas is oppressed full of corrupt churches and politicians! They go hand in hand because the churches control political voters and the politicians cover up for the pastors
Just think of how many sexual predators get away with this....."Vengeance is mine, thus saith the lord". I pray these victims see justice in their lifetime.
Cult leader not ostracized by his cultists. Imagine that.
The Brown Skin Anti Christ. Google it.
As a Christian who’s dealt with this kind of crap in church I can tell you it makes me sick. We are not all like this. These people are wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Yeah your entire religion is this, tell it to the thousands of cases.
Excuses, excuses, and excuses. 🥱
If your looking to find god but you need another man to lead you to him than that’s a red flag . These men are human they aren’t perfect they aren’t god they are sinners like the rest of us…
@@TouchingYourBooty Eh, it's vice. Most of their stories are mainly Anti-Christian and Anti-God to be honest, completely liberal and pro-LGBTQ. I guess a similar narrative is run with people that dislike Islam and its religion, they would make videos ONLY about terrorist attacks and crimes Muslims have committed. I only check up here and there to see if they uploaded any new Cartel/Gang war stuff 😂
Then abandon your beliefs, pastors in all forms are predators trying to cling onto a false belief of a higher power that will absolve them of the feelings within they cannot come to grips with.
I hope this gets the national attention it deserves. Sending love to those affected 😢
Hearing this young man’s story…. I believe him 1000% there’s no lies told here.
As a Christian and someone who grew up in church, it's the churches responsibility to make sure their pastor has his morals and life together. They were so strict with who they trusted with leadership. This situation makes me sick. I'm so sorry for the victims 🙏🏻
Also, I was groomed by a man in leadership at a church I went to once I was 18. It got to the point where I "trusted" him so much I would even call him my adopted "dad" or "pops". Then one time he called me late at night, and started speaking sexually to me. That was the LAST time we ever spoke. Ladies, be careful. Wolves come in sheep's clothing.
🤮🤮🤮That is so disturbing, SO SORRY you had to experience that trauma with a trusted church leader
You can't tell a person's character until circumstances arise where it can be tested. These kinds of characters are really manipulative and tricky and shockingly calculated. They will play the role for years in order to rise into the places of power and Influence where they can then do their evil and get away with it to. Its really surprising, a normal person doesn't expect the depths of their evil.
If you ask me those people who don't show any flaw of character are the ones you should be weary of.
Point is I'm pretty sure churches do their best but these psychos exist and their sneaky as hell
Accountability is slim in churches and most organizations, especially if one is in top position. This happens in business world too.
I have had lower grade interactions like that with multiple 'church leaders'. There is something seriously questionable with people who like to stand in positions of authority and put the spotlight on themselves.
@@annabanzon313 definitely an issue. There are likely a lot of issues with shitty work culture being a result of shitty religious culture or church grooming in the US. These same 'church leaders' go into work and bring that attitude with them as managers or etc.
I don't get it. Are we surprised because they're calling him a pastor rather than a priest? Religious leaders have been getting away with this for literally thousands of years
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All Catholicism is false gobbledygook nonsense. A grift.
Yup
I’m not blaming the victims at all!
The problem is especially in the black church is you have single mothers going to the church worshiping the pastor like he/she is God! Theses women always screaming “my passa my bishop” then let these pastors be alone with their children! It’s the “parent” fault some of the time. Notice I did not say “parents”! If you are black you definitely know what I’m talking about! It’s sad 😢 but this ain’t nothing new!
@@kelj4517 Encounter Ministries CZcams channel. Mark Hemans**
As an ex-Christian and a survivor of child s3xual gRape and abuse, this hits close to home.
My abuser was my stepdad and he was the right-hand man to our pastor(Bishop) of a megachurch in Virginia, and he's still the right-hand of that bishop today. They didn't care about his behavior and protected him but not me! It's sickening and disturbing. This is part of the reason why I left church. I eventually left the religion altogether because I realized this religion was written by MEN and it's not real! It's truly disgusting how religion covers up disgusting behaviors, never protecting the victims and endorsing gRape culture/sexism/misogyny... I stand in solidarity with these survivors!
Find a true church that honors God. You must have a relationship with Jesus. Religion does not saved anybody. Only Jesus does. Just follow Jesus and not any pastor.
The fact that after this horrible abuse destroyed his life, he is building it back, bravely speaking the truth about what happened, and hopeful for the future?? I hope this dude gets everything he wants in life.
Most respect to that young black man for having the courage to admit the assaults on camera. That took a tremendous amount of courage. One can only imagine how differently his life may have been had these horrific things not happened to him.
major respect. very brave. I hope he gets justice
@@poindextertunes ABSOLUTELY!!
That stuff ruins people. Even If justice isn't served here on here, this wolf in sheep's clothing will face God's wrath
Couldn't have said it better. He deserves all the greatness.
It's hard for ALL victims. His mother is equally brave.
The fact that Rush gets off the hook, literally turns my stomach 😔
Encounter Ministries CZcams channel. Mark Hemans//
There will come a day when he won’t be able to get off the hook.
For now. Every dog has its day.
@@Highvibethings Encounter Ministries CZcams channel. Mark Hemans\
I used to go to that church as a young girl. I remember him. My heart wears for any women who were abused by him. May God truly heal them 🙏 ❤️
god did not help her, and will not.
Your fairytale god allowed them to be abused by a priest in the church. Do you think he cares? Wake up to the truth! Religion is made by men, for men. It's poison! This priest should be in jail!
Sure, your god won't.
But, my GOD.....my GOD is everything I need.
And now his victims have to see his picture everytime they drive down the highway. True evil.
These people are so brave. Thank you for speaking up.
Why are abusers rarely ever truly cancelled? People are still attending his church.
bcuz of other abusers in position of power. this goes from the top down unfortunately
Makes you wonder were is god in all this.. To busy not existing I guess 🙄🙄🙄
The worst thing about is the absolute lack of surprise I think most people have seeing this.
“That’s long ago in the past”…..so many people protecting him but not the alleged victims 😢
I'm a Christian and this is sickening to see how some pastors tend to sexually abuse anyone including children.
Grow up.
Sometimes the one preaching for god all the way can be the evil one. Sometimes the people the wear all black in school are the angels.
@@SpayAndNeuterChristians yourself should also grow up. It's the truth!
@anthonymanderson7671 👈 poor whittle traitor is sad about an invisible sky 💩. Bahahaha hahaha. GOD WILL SAVE YOU🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🫵✝️💩❄️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’m in awe of this family’s bravery and resilience in the face of trauma! Heal and thrive!
I'm in awe, at the stupidity of this family. Stupid for going and staying in this so called church.
As a teen in Dallas I remember a girl running off with a pastor from a sister church. The pastor was in his 30's and the girl was 15 or 16. It was insane. People grumbled but no one actually went to the police. They eventually ended up married and still are today. These pastors drill into their members they are the messenger and voice of God. So it feels like you are literally going against God if you disagree or have some sort of issue with the pastor or the church.
Those pastors are demonic, evil is all that there is to them
God promised that his Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth, so the major problem is that the church members place these pastors in the place of God, instead of seeking him first. There is no way that a person who is spiritually grounded and trust God, will fall into those kinds of traps and those who are hiding and supporting him are just as guilty as if they actually did it themselves.
Brainwashing
@@celinegreenidge5178 Totally agree!
@@aintthatcommon Then he is a pedophile & grooms them young, whether the minor appears willing or not, they don't have the maturity to make those decisions!
There are so many reasons why I'm afraid to go to church. From me getting ripped off of lots of my money, to finding myself buying into conspiracy theories, so the thought of if I had kids and they were molested by the pastor. But what infuriates me the most is how pastors get away with it because people trust them.
Don't let the enemy bind you with the spirit of fear. Pray to God for a bible believing church, he will lead you. Don't make decisions of yourself, always submit to The Holy Spirit. He won't lead you wrong.
@@MightyWarriorCoalitionjust like these people prayee to "god" and still got fucking raped. Why doesnt god fight for himself againat this rapist pastor who is sinning against him????
Fear not.
All I can say is that this family truly deserves many, many blessings. We can only hope to make as much of a difference.
When her son got out and hugged his family it brought tears to my eyes. Hope Marcus can use this and make it through and out! Keep going Marcus. You got this.
Same ❤
“Seven”, his brother and mom are all great people. I’m devastated by what they’ve been through. I pray for much prosperity in their lives.
My little brother (who also experienced the same trauma at the age of 5 by our grandfather) was released from that very same building. It was such a joyous day for us, just like it was for Seven and his Mama. This brought back so many sweet memories of our reunion. My brother suffered greatly from his trauma and has since passed, but I hope that Seven takes advantage of those stars and rises above all of this without ever looking back.
I felt the same way literally cried tears of joy with the family reunion
Me too❤
I can’t imagine the absolute pain of being anally rapped. Bless this young man for the STRENGTH he has to tell his story. Being a person of color and so young I am blown away by his mature psychological understanding of how important it is sharing his story. Wow! It’s evident was raised by a wonderful mother! Bless them both!
My lord… 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@Jade that was weird, yeah 🤷♀️
I don't wanna speak for Desiree But I think What she was trying to say was That Seven speaking out Was him demonstrating Extreme Strength Being that he's A Black man And their FEELINGS, THOUGHTS AND CONCERNS ARE USUALLY SWEPT UP UNDER THE RUG OR FLAT OUT DENIED AND CALLED A LIAR BUT HE WASN'T CONCERNED WITH ANY OF THAT.
"A person of color" why can't some people ever see beyond melanin. It's such a turn-off.
@Jade don't get your garments in a wad.
As a Pastor for over 40 years j, this is appalling! Scripture teaches that those of us who preach or teach are held to a higher standard than other people. There’s a special place in Hell for him.
Furthermore, Pastors are servants - not an authority figure over ANYONE.
There are hundreds of so-called Pastors/Preachers out there just like him. They fleece people of their hard earned money and satify their lusts and desires at the expense of others. They are everywhere.
When I was at my lowest after my mother passed and I confided my depression in a pastor, the pastor went around telling people things that weren't true about me in the church. I only found out because someone came to me to talk to me about what he was doing. Since that point, I lost my trust in most church officials. I know it's a generalization and we're all human at heart, but that experience really hurt me since I trusted him and it really killed my will to attend church. Please remember that just because someone is a part of a church, it doesn't automatically mean that they're a good person
I'm not completely sure what you mean because you're being purposely vague and obtuse.
But once the pastor realized that you truly believed in something that was absolutely scientifically unprovable, he could do anything to you and say anything about you. And what's worse? The pastor could get other people to believe it.
Stop believing things that are not provable and stop setting yourself up for this kind of betrayal.
@@wryckingbaul8612 Finally, a rational person. Most people commenting are ignoring this main point. Religion is mass hysteria, and the epitome of god damn stupidity. Believing in rubbish like the gullible sheep they are. Even psalm 23 refers to them as part of the herd
@@wryckingbaul8612 it wasn’t belief in god that caused the issue. It was charlatan church officials who use their position to prey on the vulnerable. Your trying to use this for you own atheist agenda, you ain’t slick
So sorry that happened to you. Please understand that the church has been infiltrated by DEMONS. Please try their spirit by the Spirit and WATCH THEIR FRUIT before you ever connect to ANYONE; church folks included.
Find a new church! God be with you Keith.
Heart breaking. I am so proud on this man for speaking up. May all victims get justice.
The majority do not receive justice.
And lock up his mother for aiding abuse!
Isn't it obvious this is a made up story after the sisters found out that there cases had past the statute of limitations? He sexually abused this whole family yet no one else ever came forward about sexual abuse just paddling?
Why would she have the pastor around her son if he violated her as a teen?🤔 She didn't think he would hurt her son too? This is his mother's fault too.
@@keithherrera1038 I wonder why you’re more invested in protecting predators…
This is so sick. I’m inspired by the courage of that young man. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to him.
Preacher, Pastor, Minister, Deacon, Rabbi, Imam... because they spew lies by default (and even followers of certain sects know at least 99% of them do preach something other than they believe to be true), these people should no longer be met with reverence.
In my household we view these people as liars, grifters and potential assailants. If you assume a position of a liar, the judicial rules should flip to "GUILTY until proven INNOCENT". If you want to appear innocent then you should leave these positions of power in organized religions. We need to stop having organized religious buildings where we leave our children with strangers who injected themselves into our lives by piggybacking religions bullshit. This is still a stranger! His whole job is to memorize lies and regurgitate them. Do not leave your kids alone with them!
The son's quote resonates with me "My mom is like a free spirit, but I feel like religion had handcuffs on her". This is true, and predators who know you are bound to the church will take advantage of your being in shackles.
Her son is an amazing person. Even through all the hell and trauma he's endured, he still has a good head on his shoulders. I love the way he thinks... Infinite options left in his story, I hope it goes well for him.
My dad was the youth pastor at a well known mega church in Atlanta . It's the same scenario at a lot of these mega churches because the members put all the faith and hope in these pastors when in all actuality they are just men who have their own skeletons in their closets .
When I first moved to Atl i attended a mega church for like 3 months. I didn’t like what i saw and never went back. I can’t do anymore all black churches anymore, there’s way too much phoniness.
I remember when that "pastor" Eddie Long got caught with all those boys 😔 in Atlanta...his congregation stood behind him all the way to the grave 🪦
@@oaklandmade007 These godpuppets are so f*cking blind, even with video evidence and a confession, they still worship the pastor, not the religion.
Your dad leading the gullible..the whole religion is a scam. People are severely indoctrinated during childhood, and are completely oblivious. Pathetic..
@@oaklandmade007 Aids took him out
This is sickening
I honestly blame her as the parent need to be vigilant we all know pastors do this…..
It’s disgusting 🤮 that there’s a statute of limitations on abuse because sometimes it takes that long to gain the strength
especially children...
TThat's a bad law. In California a child victim has until their 40th birthday to come forward
I learned that the Catholic Church is the reason for statue of limitations for sexual assault/ sexual abuse. They lobby for it in Washington DC!
One of the victims said "I kept his secret". I hope any and all victims can hear that. The secret is not yours it is the perpetrator that has the secret of their sickness and they only hope you help them keep it. Much love and light to victims! These women need to be in every Sunday school and church helping children
@Potie Arawak Agree. Let that genie out of the bottle to show others who this manner of man really is-his true character.. now had she spoke up earlier, she could have saved her son from this trauma. And others in the congregation. This is why its important to speak up and out.
This is terrible! He needs to be charged. A lot of perverts preying on children.
heartbreaking that she found out about her son’s abuse while he was away and she couldn’t console him. can’t imagine what she felt reading that
Proud of the Young man telling his story...Bravo!
My heart breaks for them. They’re so brave coming forward. I hope they get justice.
Maybe through God who is the ultimate judge if this PREDATOR does not REPENT from his SIN. As for the courts the stature of limitations has passed in Dallas. Had that happened in New York, he would be in prison. He sexual abused an entire family of sisters including a future/next generation; one of the sister's son. Kudos to that young man who spoke up and out‼
This is unbelievable and unacceptable. God help these victims. 😢
Thank you for sharing this story. I hope you receive justice
HOLUP!? her son was not only in prison for 6 years, but locked away in solitary most of the time, for ROBBERY?! tf did he steal, a continent??? that's absolutely nuts
Fr solitary gives people life long mental health disorders
"A continent " 😂
With the sexual abuse/assault he had endured, psychological trauma from his abuse, he probably was angry all the time and getting in fights, and they put you in solitary confinement..where he's left alone with all the turmoil in his head!!😢
@@ronniebattle1310 bro, this is easily one of the worst possible videos to spam promote anything abrahamic related. next level tone deaf
You can get put into solitary confinement for bad behavior. Dunno if that’s what happened but that’s absolutely a thing
“You know how many stars in the universe? Can’t count ‘em. Same with my future.”
That was really beautifully said and heartwarming
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RIGHT?! when he said that my nervous system was not ready. so beautiful.
He will eventually be exposed one way or the other. The truth will come out. American christians have put pastors on pedestals for way too long especially within the black communities. This is a form of idolatry. Kudos to them for their encouragement. I hope they will all be truly healed from this.
Thank you for exposing this Abuser .
I too was sexually & physically abused in the church .
Tell your story, young man! You're so so brave and, as a victim of sexual assault, I consider you an ally! You have so much love and support behind you. Don't give up. We got your back!
And all you women too. We need to speak our truth. We've been quiet for too long
Tell their booty hole that, they don’t wanna speak
People and those type of churches all of them are hypocrites because they trust the pastor they don't trust God funny because the pastor is black all the evil the pastor dancing at the ship but it's a wolf
Why is no one commending his mom and aunt?
This boy was probably gay back then is now because its too easy for him to get on tv and admit this. He was having fun in jail probably andddddd his mothers plot wasnt working and she told him to say that he too was raped. That ME TOO inspired a lot of this mess. EVERYONE jumps on board when they think they are going to get a COME UP! There is NO WAY that I would return to something that I didnt WANT even at 16. Hell, she was already sexually active and NOW You're traumatized? Thats the wrong word, she NEEDS to say ANGRY instead.
Don't follow his false preaching! Stop going to this church completely.
Don't follow any teaching. Stop going to church and believing buybull garbage.
Black people are suffering from deep psychological trauma deeply rooted in historical context and monsters like this pastor prey on such insecurities because he's seen as powerful, successful, and a form of protection. They will follow him regardless of facts and accountability. It's sad
@@WoodlandGangsta-fm7xy not really true, its nothing about color its all anout culture. The race has nothing to do with the issues its simply culture. Ben shapiro (you most likely hate him for some reason) made a great statement on black culture. It sinply has nothing to do with skin color. That trauma was indeed caused by slavery, but the race had nothing to do with that, since there where also black slave masters and the white republicans freed the slaves.
@@ronniebattle1310
Nobody cares about your religious channel.
@@ronniebattle1310This should be a top comment
Seeing how happy the mom was when her son was released brought tears to my eyes. I am praying this marks not only the release from physical incarceration but any spiritual incarceration this young man, his mom, aunt and all those others who this “pastor” allegedly abused. This is horrific and this is not of the spirit of God. I pray for healing for the congregation.
Here's my advice. Don't go to a mega-church anywhere. It doesn't matter who the preacher is or how good you think you are.
Here's my advice: Don't join any religion. They are just scams and have been for tens of thousands of years.
It's sickening to keep hearing the same stories about abuse in places that are meant for safety. Churches imo should have much more staff accountability, even for their senior pastors. No windowless doors. Install glass walls for every single office to show true transparency of what goes behind those doors.
Exactly!! And start running FULL background checks on these so called "pastors, preachers, and ministry leaders". Everything from Credit to Credentials to Criminal History. We need to STOP blindly following these religious leaders "just because". That's why they get away with being undercover lowlifes because no one lifts the covers to see WHO they are and WHAT they're hiding!!!🤬
As I said above, the church is responsible for more sexual abuse, grooming/pedophilia than any part of the LGBTQ+ community could ever be in a thousand years. But they are actively trying to pass their crimes and sins off onto my people.
Agreed, this is a great idea actually
I hadn't thought of this.
There are strict guidelines/qualifications to be a pastor set forth in The Bible.
These people could not care less about The Bible, therefore, they get what they want.
There’s a precedent now. The victims can sue him and the church civilly even if they never pursued criminal charges.
I wonder if they know that? They need to pursue that TODAY.
@@jahneastanfield2662 Encounter Ministries CZcams channel. Mark Hemans==
Praying for healing for both of you and anyone else he abused.😢🤬😢🙏🏾✝️Not to mention how mentally damaged these acts were heinous and violent.
The story the two sisters told about the “pastor” in Texas breaks my heart.
Rapist Rush needs to spend the rest of his days in prison. Thank you Marcus Bell, Jr. and other victims for extraordinary courage which hopefully compels others to come forward; we turn trauma into a blessing when we save future victims.
There were only 3 victims and they told their stories. Unfortunately they told their stories too late. And the burden of proof seems to reach new levels for black men. No justice
Just saying, the man is not being prosecuted because he is still innocent, now i agree the stories are horrible, but there is no physical evidence and therefore not a guilty suspect.
The fearlessness in Marcus deciding to tell his story, shows just what an incredible and strong person he is..
Unfortunately abuse is far to common for many and it is the shame that often prevents us from telling our story.. I can only imagine the trauma he faced especially when the abuse was coming from a male of authority in a Christian environment.
The outlook he seems to have for his future is nothing short of inspirational.. I wish for him the best in life and Pastor Rush to get what’s coming to him.. if not by the hand of the law than by the great fist of Karma.
Thanks for sharing this saddening information and thank you to the ppl in this story we love y’all and wish y’all the best ✊🏿💪🏿👏🏾
Thank you for covering this
Immense respect for this family. It is heartwarming to see them so united after years of trauma ❤
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I hate when people ask the abused what their abusers did to them 🤬 Way to traumatize them all over again.
They are trying to expose this man for his wickedness
@@Jonathan-tw4xm you can do that in a way that you don't need to ask for details. That's none of our business and the victim shouldn't be asked to relive it. We know that he was sexually abused. That's all we need to know.
(JustMyOpinion #JMO ) They “her and her sister” were fast and sleeping around now they want to speak out okay. She was 16 and pregnant. Her and her sister fell out over him because both wanted him. Then, so you expect me to believe that she ain’t no none of that was going on with her son, and she only found out about it when he was a grown man in prison he said he had bruises all along his back, but the first time she found out about it is when he was a grown man in prison get out of here she was in a relationship with that dude. It seems like she got her son to say that because her and her sister case was too old to prosecute. JUST MY OPINION #JMO Exactly what am saying that’s why her and her sister fell out because they both wanted him. And how you don’t see bruises on your son because if it happened with her son was 13 she hurt him when she was 16 she was 30 or 29 when that happened to her son how did you not see those bruises on him so he was sexually abusing you for over 13 years and then start abusing your son and you never reported none of this to the police the story sounds out of place and where was her mom and her dad where was her sister’s mom and her sisters dad where was her son dad when all of this was going on it sounds like she was young as she was in a relationship with the older dude, I understand according to the law that is seen as raping a under age girl, but I think the sexual relationship was consensual if she was just young and that’s what the case is and she’s mad that he’s not dealing with her no more because she’s too old and he likes younger women
Agreed. It's dehumanizing.
And they can say no. They are sharing because the want to. Shut tf up.
I am a victim of narcissist mental abuse. It is evil, but what these people have suffered is worse than mine. God bless them telling their story.
I'm from Dallas and there has definitely been stories on stories.