POOR COUNCIL - I am not talking about the current church council. IF they did know about his total indiscretions - shame on them. They are just as guilty. The council that was in place when all of this was occurring knew. It was brought to thier attention. They choose to ignore the evidence and believe Dale. Shame on them! Dale has been a bully at Zion for years.
I was a member of Zion and do remember the retreats and the "games" that were played. Yes - I did find this very uncomfortable and No - I did not tell my parents. I was intimidated. I believe that inappropriate behavior took place - I left the church after I got married but stayed intouch with my friends in the church. Zion was run by Dale. If you spoke out against him - he got rid of you - most of council was hand picked by Dale - they knew that something evil was going on and choose to ignore it. I am glad that this is all coming out. The individuals on council know who they are - they are as much to blame. They could have stopped this a long time ago.
Former pastor Giffin faces 6 rape charges
POOR COUNCIL - I am not talking about the current church council. IF they did know about his total indiscretions - shame on them. They are just as guilty. The council that was in place when all of this was occurring knew. It was brought to thier attention. They choose to ignore the evidence and believe Dale. Shame on them! Dale has been a bully at Zion for years.
March 2, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Former pastor Giffin faces 6 rape charges
I was a member of Zion and do remember the retreats and the "games" that were played. Yes - I did find this very uncomfortable and No - I did not tell my parents. I was intimidated. I believe that inappropriate behavior took place - I left the church after I got married but stayed intouch with my friends in the church. Zion was run by Dale. If you spoke out against him - he got rid of you - most of council was hand picked by Dale - they knew that something evil was going on and choose to ignore it. I am glad that this is all coming out. The individuals on council know who they are - they are as much to blame. They could have stopped this a long time ago.
February 25, 2009 at 8:21 p.m. permalink suggest removal