‘Tragic blight’: Hillsong founder calls out media after being cleared of concealing father’s abuse
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2023
- Hillsong founder Brian Houston has called out sections of the Australian media after being cleared of concealing his father’s sexual abuse of a child in the 1970s.
“I think there is a hostility that comes towards especially prominent pastors, people who are doing something a little different than the norm,” he told Sky News host Andrew Bolt.
“It’s a tragic blight I think on sections of the Australian media and sections of the Australian population.”
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People should always be honest about abuse, so it never happens again. However a son is not responsible for his father actions.
But BRIAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NO DUTY OF CARE towards the victim.
Pastor Brian said that after his father told him what he had done, he told many other people about it. and even went to the man who his father had assaulted to try to put things right. He has been hounded by the media ever since. It has nearly destroyed him and his family.. "The same way we judge others, God will judge us. "
While you asked some pretty tough questions (and understandably), I think I speak for many to say thank you Andrew for your kindness and understanding of his situation. You are obviously a good person. Brian is an easy target from the mistakes he made including alcohol abuse and was quite rightly moved aside from the leadership. This does not excuse people for abusing him. He is human like the rest of us.
I think the media needs to be sued for defamation of character. You can still forgive them, but their actions warrant this kind of action. Make them accountable for their actions.
He doesn't have any character, he's just a scammer.
Politicians make him look like an angel. Worst psychopaths and sociopaths are Politicians. This bloke wouldn't get a footnote
No. He has the character of a snake oil salesman, and there were genuine charges to face.
I would attend every year the Hillsong Conference until covid hit but now I have lost all respect for him
He doesn't need to sue for defamation he has lost everything he ever built therefore he doesn't need to protect his name and brand anymore
This Australian still loves you Pastor Brian.
He still did the wrong thing. In his position it was his moral and legal responsibility to report the knowledge of the abuse to the authorities.
@Janna773 not as bad as 99% of bible figures. David killed someone over lust. I just had Brian Houston at my church, when you see him in person you just see a human that makes mistakes like everyone else.
Hillsong roots started from brians father so it was rotten from the start.he still allowed his father to go to other churches and pr😮each this has been documented. Many AOG pastors had no idea the seriousness of frank hustons perverted acts against young boys Brian is lucky his father didnt hurt him when he was a child or his children.Yes our heavenly father gives grace but the SIN committed has damaged lives Brian knew all along what had happened, this is just slick talking and wanting to promote himself and his family to get back the mega life style he misses. Lets all watch the next episodes to this mess.The word of GOD says that the only true GOD will not be mocked.
The evidence has shown he didn't. he had his father stand down. How can you tell what he's done if the victim themselves won't come forward who were of age?
I'd imagine he was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
You're not thinking it through.
Let he without sin throw the first stone
So do away with courts and justice? If you read the bible it says to judge correctly but most stop a verse or two short for convenience.
@@rw3452 no...absolutely not...but if you want to be Judge and jury ..get ALL THE EVIDENCE...lot of judgement going on in these messages....whonhas been put in authority to Judge...a judge and a jury and God.....the media loves to anhilate Christians....look the victim.didntbeven want to pursue it!... the son of the pastor who did it is guilty...wow..that's a kangaroo court..
So you believe in anarchy. Ok then.
What about Brian's persoanal cases against two women? Settled? Innocent? All the hypocrites will be dealt by God. Hallelujah.
He’s not practicing what he says he believes. I hope Brian steps into the truth and takes responsibility. As a pastor he is a mandatory reporter - what of that in the judgement?
Hillsong has its problems, but now I've heard the whole story, I think this case was just pure character defamation.
No….he should have gone to the cops.
The victim was a child at the time of the offence.
By the time brian found out... the victim was an adult...
@@djvn229 indeed,and because the victim was a child,in the interest of possible other victims,transparency and preservation of the integrity of the church,he should have gone to the police.
Had he done so he would be viewed as righteous,but he didn’t.
😂 Hillsong in bed with the Government... Are we surprised!? Please.
The press in Australia is out of control.They act as judge and executioner.This poor,dear man has been pushed to desperation.If he wasn’t a Christian,the press wouldn’t have even reported on it.Look how they pursued Cardinal Pell.!He was found innocent but the press had him guilty before he even went to court.
These guys are grubs.
Belongs in jail for fraud and deceptive conduct.
Yes you are right. God punishment will come to Hillsong Brian Houston
SHAME ON Brian 👇👎🙏
GUILTY
😭 oh my. The man is upright.
What was all that about!
All the best Brian ❤❤❤
A desperate tragedy. We're seeing the shadow of a man niw in ruins.
Brian made some mistakes with substance abuse but he owned up to them. We all make them its part of being human
I hope no one thinks Hellsong has anything to to with The Gospel of Jesus Christ .
Exactly
all i ask is why go to Brain and tell him that Brain's father molested him but didn't want it to come out, but in old end, it did come out, total madness, This whole story is madness,
The fish always rots from the head yet again money buys a non guilty verdict what about being in knowledge of if it was you or I we would be behind bars. May I add that was not the first and only $10K payed to victims as hush money I know of six others and have no doubt there are more payments that have been made. The till on the hill as it is referred 2 by the locals knows no bounds and this verdict just encourages them in my humble opinion. May I add as a preacher he is a mandatory reporter guess the judge forgot that rather conveniently I would think
What a joke. Hillsong should be further investigated.
To me people who abuse children will be punished by god . But god can heal the victims and forgive the perverts who abuse children. My god is a big god his name is jesus christ of Nazareth.
not only that, as far as i know a man who is a paedophiles molest their kids also, ____ so im asking this question, Is something amiss here or let us say 99 % of them molest their kids also,
Media, life is a journey, God saves, he doesn't make you perfect.
I am across the theology around grace, forgiveness and justification, but none of it means that a person won't face any consequences for their actions. For example, God will completely forgive a man his adultery should he repent but there are still very real human consequences for him with his wife, family and potentially community. There is no "free pass" there. For better or worse, BH is a prominent figure in the community and even though a judge cleared him of concealment doesn't mean the community are just going to free pass him.
@sandorrubane8964 I didn't say any one gets a free pass. I said a saved person life's is a journey. Saved doesn't give you a super will power or stop sin.
Thank god for the Media
The Bible says be sure your sins will find you out . God is not mocked . This just proves look to jesus christ not men or preachers look to christ and him alone because men are not the answer jesus christ is . No excuse for this behavior god will judge us all according to what we have done in our lifetime the good and the bad focus on Jesus christ he is the answer .
Thank you Lord Jesus for validiating this man of God. Funny how every media house will vilify someone but will not equally shout out his vindication. Strengthen him.and his family Lord
This guy makes me sick. He gives Christians and people of faith a bad name.
They require very little assistance with that.
The prosperity Gospel is another Jesus and another Gospel.
Galations 1:8-10
Frank Houston abused more than 1 young boy. At least 2 men have given interviews about the vile abuse they endured as young children from filthy frank and both have also testified that Brian has been unkind in his words and ignored them in their adult lives.
1 man was a boyhood friend of Brian's and said Brian won't speak to him now.
It's all very well for Brian to play the pity party persecuted one, but God, judge of all of us, sees it all.
Brian is questionable and this interview has been done well...
For example, why would you spend 40 minutes in the wrong room, alone with the woman who later withdrew her financial assistance from his church?
If it was the wrong room, surely 5 minutes is too long???????
another thing is that all paedophiles molest their kids also, ____ so im asking this question, Is something amiss here or lets say 99 % of them molest their kids also,
He knocked on the wrong door? Why would you knock on a door you thought was your own? Too many inconsistencies.
@@tanyaz1812 the day I heard his version red 🚨🚨 flickered,but he admitted he had drunk alcohol
Wonderful man of God - bless you pastor Brian
Money buys everything these days, ei?
Wow.....what happened to my comment? Sky? RUclips? No free speech here?
I mean, why are people so cruel with other people?
Don't they make mistakes? Are they perfect?
We are humans and we make mistakes and God still loves and forgives, otherwise he would destroy everything.
He made a mistake by hiding his father's abuse but he was not guilty.
We need to pray more, love more, forgive more and dont be so judgemental
Pastor is known as BRIAN CHARLES HOUSTON!🥂♥️
Well..... The law of the land has found him not guilty & im sure Brian is relieved...
Me personally.... I really don't know what to think about all this.
we do not know the real truth, all i say is why the person went to Brain but didn't want him to tell the police, madness,
Bolt Supported Pell. Say no more.
Bolt got this wrong on this occasion, should never given Brian air.
A Pastor is called to higher responsibilities.
Unfortunately with what has unfolded, it would be a wise man who now seeks humility and sits at the back of church now.
Sadly, I feel this will not be the case.
So much damage has been done to the Christian faith.
It's comforting to know God is in control and will have the final say.
Innocent and found not guilty in court arent the same thing.
Brian, you still don’t get it! You have been obsessed with money, power, hedonism. Your church had nothing to do with God and everything to do with your greed. Stop crying “poor me” and repent.
God is money you fool
The judge believed him over the victim. Apparently, the victim never said what BH said. Let's not pretend that 'not going' to the police was exactly what Hillsong wanted. At Hillsong, If you say there's a problem, you are the problem... (from what I've seen)
What do you mean "apparently, the victim never said what Brian said"? He either did or he didn't. You need to have actual facts if you are going to be dogmatic. We're you in court? Did you hear all the evidence? We have experienced magistrates to judge by the evidence not what might be "apparent".
@@user-me4ks5uw6f source a investigative reporter Julie Roy’s.
@@user-me4ks5uw6falso you just sawed off the branch you were sitting on by your own argument Btw are you at Hillsong?
@@user-me4ks5uw6f if I was being dogmatic I would not have used apparently, but it appears you didn’t understand but do like ad hominem replies 😂.
Brooooo is Justin Biebers pastor from the same church??
Yes
If BH knew, he should have spoken out. This kind of behaviour is unacceptable in any situation and even more so (if possible) in a church setting given the utterly awful occurrences of sexual abuse by church elders / priests over the decades. BH may have been judicially cleared but IMO he fails the pubtest horrendously.
Hillsong $$$$$$$$
I still think he’s guilty I see through all this, and the interview seemed to be staged to be favourable to Brian
It's not the interview that vindicated him but the courts.
Choose your church based on theology. If u look the person you might find a person who's good but the teaching is wrong. And a person w good knowledge of scripture might have their own personal failings and struggles.
Follow Christ not human.
🙏✝️🛐
AMEN!!
Back off people. We heard the verdict. Now leave this innocent man alone. Ps Brian has done more good in his life than anyone can utter. Hillsong esp music literally saved my life. And let's get real - who in the world wants to take their parent to the police?! Besides he never covered up but took action immediately. Hence he did become 'the victim of a targeted attack'. God knows and He sure will punish those who have attacked this man of God & calling Hillsong, Hellsong. God takes this very seriously you have no idea.
It's because Hillsongnis a fake Church teaching a false gospel. Galatians 1:8 sister...and please try to listen to biblical.hymns not hellsong music
Run.... Hillsongs a false teaching church. If you truly want to grow in your Christian walk google "new apostolic reformation" and "dominionist theology" I pray you move in from this fasle church. They didn't save you Jesus did.
Both their teachings & music are based on The Word of God 100% so how can this be fake or false!? If people judge the music by genres/styles then you have missed the mark.
I rather have young people listening & dancing to Life-giving Hillsong music than any secular music. They can not relate to old church hymns incl. myself. If that's what it takes & it's doing us good then surely that pleases God & He is glorified.
@@totumreset5014 there is nothing biblical about hillsong. They deceive people. And it's not about the style alone...compare their "worship music" to some REAL Christian music (hymns) and you'll see.
Keep on serving The Lord Jesus Christ...in spirit and in truth
He had a responsibility to report his father no excuse it does not matter what age his fathers victim is. His father should have been handed over to the authorities this is true repentance sorry isn’t enough as far as I can see it’s poor Brian if I wasn’t Brian Houston get over yourself
Excuse me Brian was only 15years and the victim was 9 Brian came to know this issue when the victim was 37 years old, and the victim as big man wasn’t willing to report the matter to the police! Leave Brain alone ! After all the judge cleared him NOT GUILTY!
@@wonderful1529 No excuse Brian Houston had a responsibility to repot him to the authorities. The victim was given money he most probably was scared felt guilt about what had happened to him which was in no way his fault. Money cannot give you your life back and who knows how many other victims are out there. A true repentant heart wanting forgiveness is not a word it is an action, you accept responsibility for your actions and in this case you hand yourself over you deserve the consequence of prison. Oh because I’m Brian Houston pride wealth status says it all. No he had a huge responsibility to report his fathers abuse.
@@wonderful1529 Brian Houston knew fact 1999
@@wonderful1529 And what is really sickening is that he did not report becouse he Brian Houston thought that it was not his place. Let me ask you if that was your child would you expect as a parent that child to report him or herself no you would absolutely report the evil. I don’t care how wealthy status how well known he may be. This is a criminal act absolutely disgusting how anyone can see this as less than. Yes God does forgive a repentant truly repentant heart and that means conviction prosecution in prison the consequence of sin and Brian Houston made the decision not to report his father a pedophile.
Christianity at work and on full frontal display in all of its Worldly opulence.
Christian by name, not Christian by nature. Dirty greedy scum like Houston are detested by God and any discerning real Christian