On Facebook I was advised to call Paul Weaver. Several times, in fact. He is kind and tenderhearted, people said. And I didn’t doubt their sincerity, or that he is. But my questions were not about kindness and tenderheartedness. My questions always have to do with, “Are they honest? Do they care more about truth and victimization than self-preservation and image?” I’ve known many a kind and tender soul, with no commitment to truth, and no backbone to stand for it.
I called yesterday afternoon, and introduced myself. I asked if he knows who I am. He did. He said that, in fact, he and some others are in a meeting in Miami at that very moment with men from Haiti to discuss what can be done for victims.
Opportunity knocked, so I asked if I could make a suggestion. After a slight stumble, he granted I could.
I asked if he can put it on speaker so I can share with everyone at the meeting. He said it would be better if I would just tell him and he would pass it on.
So I said they should start by issuing a public apology for having known for so many years and doing nothing, and for looking the other way. I told him victims’ trust is broken, and they need to hear this from CAM, and so does the public.
I told him victims from Haiti, and parents of adopted children are contacting me, and are glad the truth is coming out, at least part of it, and they hope the rest does.
He asked how they can contact the victims and I said they need to make this a public apology for failing those victims, and for misleading the public with their “Public Statement” released yesterday. I informed him I have a wherein Harold Herr admits they knew. And that I posted that recording yesterday afternoon.
I have no interest in destroying CAM, I told him; they do much good work and I would like to see that work continue, but not with looking away while pedophiles molest children. That’s got to stop, I told him. I said that their public statement is very misleading because it makes it sound like they just found out when they have known for years.
The thing about being kindhearted and tender is that Jeriah was too. To know and do nothing for years, and then not humbly apologize when destruction is left in the wake of that neglect is not tender and it is not kind.
Haiti, the victims, the public and the church (broadly speaking), not to mention the donors, deserve better.
Jesus calls for fruit in keeping with repentance. When truth is fully disclosed and wrongs acknowledged, the public will know and the chaos will die down. The offender will face his crimes in the country he committed them, before he lets CAM get shut down, and so will the leaders who knew and failed to respond appropriately.
If they care so much about the Haitians and the missionaries, they will agree to lay down their lives for them. They most certainly won’t defy the Haitian government and have the shut down CAM and bring greater suffering.
That is what Jesus called us to; a willingness to lay down our lives for another.
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NOTE: Victims are still coming forward, in both USA and Haiti. I am honoured and touched to hear your stories, and you are welcome to still send them. However, I would encourage you also to send them to the appropriate official: Ohio Law Enforcement, and make the aware. It is better if they hear directly from you. Alternatively, contact FBI Tips.
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We have received messages asking how you can support our organization, Generations Unleashed. I will begin by saying we function with very little money. I do not draw a regular wage and make less than $12,000 – usually much less – each year, so it is this and travel/overhead costs. We have a massive network of people to draw from, internationally, and partner with them. We do have expenses, and if you wish to donate, you may do so at Generations Unleashed or by Email.
Others have asked how you can give towards those going to Haiti to meet with victims, attend the court and report back, and above all to find ways to support victims. I am communicating with a medical doctor who is interested in going, as well as another individual, and myself in the near future. (If possible, several will go for the next court hearing, and will bring back a report. I am waiting for a date of that hearing. Due to current health testing and appointments, I may not be able to go, but funds would assist others traveling if I am not able to go). To give to this effort, via PayPal at AslanHasHeard and use subject line “Haiti Victims Support”.
As always…
Love,
~ T ~
A Splash of Love.... 
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