When I was a young boy I was molested by pedophile Deacon Andy Demello of Lahaina
Baptist Church. The crime was covered up by Pastor Rudy Zachary, Pastor Chris Martin, Betsy Murray and Richard Murray. They intimidated me with threats of violence and retaliation to keep me quiet. I will not rest until they are all in prison where they belong.
What a way of meeting people and get to see their talent. At first was reluctant being on youtube, but getting to do this has brought me into the houses of some very special people. You are one of them. Life; isn't it wonderful!!! Keep up the good work. Have A Splendid Day!!!!
Very good video, I was not aware that people went there with the entire family and evangelized Africa. That was a true and a hard work for the Lord God.
Interesting documentary, although it seems this particular belief has the wrong viewpoint. In particular the Bible does not advocate neglecting ones own offspring. If one does not provide for ones own they have disowned the faith and are worse than a person without faith. So it is contradictory to search for lost souls then neglect those you already have. God never did this Jesus offered himself willingly for mankind's welfare.. In our belief Missionaries do not have children it frees them up.
I too am a product of an overseas boarding school experience. And while there are some parallels, we were spared the extent of the brutality (at least most of us were) to those described at in this documentary.
@kenwanders We're glad to know that your experience was much better. Fortunately, like yourself, most were spared the extreme extent of brutality. But from what we understand even the early separation of children from their parents can leave life-long scars for some people.
@GHWP Now, that there are long-lasting (negative) results from being sent away from parents from the age of 5 ... I have no doubt. While MKs now have the advantage of 'professional psychological and spiritual help', in my life time ... at least when I was much younger than I am now, I had no such option, making every relationship ... especially in the immediate family much more difficult than might otherwise been.
But as one who believes in the sovereignty of God, I cling to His higher purpose.
What shocks me still, is the inappropriate application of Scripture ... to rationalize the "sacrificing of one's children for the sake of other lost ones" ... All I can think is that there had to be a lot of zealous folk, with little true understanding or comprehensive knowledge of the Scriptures.
@kenwanders Having said the above about "what shocks me" I have to follow up with the fact that I likely have little idea of the wickedness of my own heart, and my own areas of blindness ... but for the grace of God, and therefore, if I were in a place to "restore such a one ... must do so in a spirit of gentleness, considering myself lest I also be tempted. For if I were to think myself to be something [better], when I am nothing, I deceive myself" (Gal.6:1-3).
What a twisting of Scripture to have the notion that because God the Father sacrificed His Son ... missionaries should sacrifice their children (to hell if necessary) so as to reach and evangelize. One simply has to twist Scripture to come up with this notion ... and then by authoritarian means implement it. It's truly devilish. This required missionaries to meekly - and without question - obey a false notion that is in itself contrary to Scripture's mandate for parents to raise their kids.
My heart goes out to all the families who have suffered both in the past and present at the hands of those so called priests who for their own twisted desires defiled, and betrayed the sanctity of God. Sadly this had been happening for centuries and will continue to happen as long as the Church continues to protect its own interests rather than the victims. It's no wonder why many have turned away from Church.
Ich würde mir "All God's Children" sehr gerne ansehen, leider ist mein Internet recht langsam. :( Ich hoffe, ich finde jetzt am Wochende genug Zeit, das alles laden zu lassen und dann zu schauen. (Das ist ja sowieso nichts, was man mal eben so nebenbei laufen lässt, außerdem muss ich mich auf die Sprache konzentrieren.) Teil 1 habe ich jetzt fertig geschaut und bis jetzt ist es sehr interessant. Bin gespannt auf die anderen Teile!
@Sevisax Vielen Dank, dass Du Dir die Zeit nimmst, den Film anzugucken, und auch noch schreibst. Ich muss mich mal damit auseinandersetzen, wie ich hier die deutschen Untertitel reinbekomme. Das geht vielleicht...
You are all heros and great fighters in my book. I grew up in a little boarding school called Fanda in Senegal and I sat in shock as I watched your story. It's so similar to ours. Thank you, thank you for being brave and for fighting for what's RIGHT in the face of opposition.
@kedougou24 Thank you for your kind words. I'm sure the Mamou children and parents appreciate them.
We are all very familiar with the story of the Fanda Eagles. We admire your group for stepping up and fighting for the rights of the children of Fanda and the other countless schools. We always mention Fanda as an example that this was not something that stopped happening in the 70s but is still frighteningly common!
Keep up the good fight and much strength on your healing journey.
@EdEditz Yes, Eddy, you're right. It was a really big project, which took several years to complete. The story is so important and everyone appearing in the film was so gracious, that we were able to keep going even through some set-backs. You really need to have good reason to get started on something of larger scope.
@GHWP I can understand your drive in wanting to make this. It's an important message you're sending out, something which will touch and or shock a lot of people in their hearts. I really admire you and your partner for making this and I hope it gets lots of publicity.
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When I was a young boy I was molested by pedophile Deacon Andy Demello of Lahaina
Baptist Church. The crime was covered up by Pastor Rudy Zachary, Pastor Chris Martin, Betsy Murray and Richard Murray. They intimidated me with threats of violence and retaliation to keep me quiet. I will not rest until they are all in prison where they belong.
funalingis 3 weeks ago
.. these stories need to be told! - thank you for doing it! ..
GeoffJennyOliver 3 months ago 3
very disturbing.
vidaripollen 3 months ago
Thanks for sharing!
815Randee 4 months ago
Nice! Thank you very much for Sharing!!!!!
What a way of meeting people and get to see their talent. At first was reluctant being on youtube, but getting to do this has brought me into the houses of some very special people. You are one of them. Life; isn't it wonderful!!! Keep up the good work. Have A Splendid Day!!!!
A New Friend
Erick
erickdircks 4 months ago
Very good video, I was not aware that people went there with the entire family and evangelized Africa. That was a true and a hard work for the Lord God.
Thank you for sharing this fabulous video.
I admire the families who went there.
Susanna129 4 months ago
thanks nice video
ursobranco100 5 months ago
So sad they didnt know God.
Knew enough to make a living though.
albenia1935 5 months ago
Interesting documentary, although it seems this particular belief has the wrong viewpoint. In particular the Bible does not advocate neglecting ones own offspring. If one does not provide for ones own they have disowned the faith and are worse than a person without faith. So it is contradictory to search for lost souls then neglect those you already have. God never did this Jesus offered himself willingly for mankind's welfare.. In our belief Missionaries do not have children it frees them up.
MajesticFilmz 5 months ago
I too am a product of an overseas boarding school experience. And while there are some parallels, we were spared the extent of the brutality (at least most of us were) to those described at in this documentary.
kenwanders 8 months ago
@kenwanders We're glad to know that your experience was much better. Fortunately, like yourself, most were spared the extreme extent of brutality. But from what we understand even the early separation of children from their parents can leave life-long scars for some people.
GHWP 7 months ago
@GHWP Now, that there are long-lasting (negative) results from being sent away from parents from the age of 5 ... I have no doubt. While MKs now have the advantage of 'professional psychological and spiritual help', in my life time ... at least when I was much younger than I am now, I had no such option, making every relationship ... especially in the immediate family much more difficult than might otherwise been.
But as one who believes in the sovereignty of God, I cling to His higher purpose.
kenwanders 7 months ago
What shocks me still, is the inappropriate application of Scripture ... to rationalize the "sacrificing of one's children for the sake of other lost ones" ... All I can think is that there had to be a lot of zealous folk, with little true understanding or comprehensive knowledge of the Scriptures.
kenwanders 7 months ago
@kenwanders Having said the above about "what shocks me" I have to follow up with the fact that I likely have little idea of the wickedness of my own heart, and my own areas of blindness ... but for the grace of God, and therefore, if I were in a place to "restore such a one ... must do so in a spirit of gentleness, considering myself lest I also be tempted. For if I were to think myself to be something [better], when I am nothing, I deceive myself" (Gal.6:1-3).
kenwanders 7 months ago
What a twisting of Scripture to have the notion that because God the Father sacrificed His Son ... missionaries should sacrifice their children (to hell if necessary) so as to reach and evangelize. One simply has to twist Scripture to come up with this notion ... and then by authoritarian means implement it. It's truly devilish. This required missionaries to meekly - and without question - obey a false notion that is in itself contrary to Scripture's mandate for parents to raise their kids.
kenwanders 8 months ago in playlist All God's Children - Documentary
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Congratulations - Dinha.
vincycacau 8 months ago
@vincycacau Thank you, Dinah.
GHWP 7 months ago
My heart goes out to all the families who have suffered both in the past and present at the hands of those so called priests who for their own twisted desires defiled, and betrayed the sanctity of God. Sadly this had been happening for centuries and will continue to happen as long as the Church continues to protect its own interests rather than the victims. It's no wonder why many have turned away from Church.
sognodiangeli 9 months ago 3
@sognodiangeli Thank you for your heartfelt thoughts.
GHWP 9 months ago
Ich würde mir "All God's Children" sehr gerne ansehen, leider ist mein Internet recht langsam. :( Ich hoffe, ich finde jetzt am Wochende genug Zeit, das alles laden zu lassen und dann zu schauen. (Das ist ja sowieso nichts, was man mal eben so nebenbei laufen lässt, außerdem muss ich mich auf die Sprache konzentrieren.) Teil 1 habe ich jetzt fertig geschaut und bis jetzt ist es sehr interessant. Bin gespannt auf die anderen Teile!
Sevisax 9 months ago
@Sevisax Vielen Dank, dass Du Dir die Zeit nimmst, den Film anzugucken, und auch noch schreibst. Ich muss mich mal damit auseinandersetzen, wie ich hier die deutschen Untertitel reinbekomme. Das geht vielleicht...
Viele Gruesse,
Luci
GNYBerlin 9 months ago
You are all heros and great fighters in my book. I grew up in a little boarding school called Fanda in Senegal and I sat in shock as I watched your story. It's so similar to ours. Thank you, thank you for being brave and for fighting for what's RIGHT in the face of opposition.
kedougou24 9 months ago 6
@kedougou24 Thank you for your kind words. I'm sure the Mamou children and parents appreciate them.
We are all very familiar with the story of the Fanda Eagles. We admire your group for stepping up and fighting for the rights of the children of Fanda and the other countless schools. We always mention Fanda as an example that this was not something that stopped happening in the 70s but is still frighteningly common!
Keep up the good fight and much strength on your healing journey.
Luci
GHWP 9 months ago
Wow this must have been a big project for you both, to put such a documentary together. I'd love to have a go at that myself.
EdEditz 9 months ago
@EdEditz Yes, Eddy, you're right. It was a really big project, which took several years to complete. The story is so important and everyone appearing in the film was so gracious, that we were able to keep going even through some set-backs. You really need to have good reason to get started on something of larger scope.
Best wishes,
Luci
GHWP 9 months ago
@GHWP I can understand your drive in wanting to make this. It's an important message you're sending out, something which will touch and or shock a lot of people in their hearts. I really admire you and your partner for making this and I hope it gets lots of publicity.
-Eddy-
EdEditz 9 months ago