Deep Thoughts: Pastor Ronald Burning arrested

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Pastor Ronald Burning arrested

Canadian Pastor Ronald Burning was arrested while trying to cross into the United States at the Sarnia border crossing. Burning is a Baptist pastor. He stands accused of abusing a 14-year-old girl.

Ontario Provincial Police had issued an arrest warrant earlier in the day for Ronald Burning, pastor of the Johnsfield Baptist Church in Ohsweken, near Brantford.

Acting Sergeant Aaron McPhail said Burning faces eight charges involving three victims, some of which date from the 1970s and others more recently. They include two counts of sexual assault, anal intercourse, sexual exploitation of a child, rape, intercourse with a female under 14, indecent act on a female and forcible confinement.

Why would he run to the United States? We put pedophiles away for much longer than Canada.

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thesexyatheist 69p · 804 weeks ago

Sometimes I wish there was a hell (there is not) so these bastards can suffer like their victims.

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Badger3k · 804 weeks ago

"Why would he run to the United States? We put pedophiles away for much longer than Canada."

Maybe he thought the Catholic Church here in the states would take him in under the old Sanctuary laws, and good ol' pedophile enabling Pope Ratzi would hide him.

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Lista · 804 weeks ago

He wasn't running to the United States he has has family in the states, and that is why he was travelling on Christmas eve to see them. If you think for one second that the reason he was going to the states was to flee hah, you are all just creating lies and rumors. Everyone knows that that would be the first place you would get picked up.

I know this pastor very well and I am going to believe he is innocent until he is PROVEN without a doubt that he is 100% guilty. I will not believe it until there is credible evidence in court. Isn't this supposed to be a "innocent until proven guilty" society? Well if the court system worked properly and didn't rely on a jury of your "peers" (people who have most likely already made up their minds before hearing evidence) then maybe that would be true but that never seems to be the case. I'm just saying they BETTER have physical evidence and not just a statement from some women, 2 men I know went to jail for rape and they were 100% innocent, the woman lied and didn't want to admit that she cheated on her boyfriend. I also had a friend lied to her parents about being raped and made her press charges and ANOTHER innocent man I knew went to jail without enough evidence. I agree that the people who actually do this should be of course dealt with and in my own opinion left there to rot in jail for life. And if there is evidence that he did it then I will believe it. But if there isn't physical evidence of the allegations its just another woman crying rape for attention which is something I am so tired of. If he did it justice will hopefully be served.

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Eve · 804 weeks ago

I think all the children should be questioned by the police... Seeing as he also had a private school inside his church... Which consisted if not only Girls but Boys too.... I am very disgusted of this News!

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George · 804 weeks ago

You people are so quick to jumo on the with-hnt band-wagon! Ever heard of innocent till proven guilty? If he turned out guilty that'd be one thing but Good Lord, people-stop actng like you're all omniscient or something. The justice system is there to protect us from mob rule and media whores looking for drama.

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BroJack · 804 weeks ago

I have known Ron Burning for almost 25 years. I know his family and church. I consider him a good friend. I also know the depraved conduct of many offended church members and the damage these people can cause to a minister and his life's work. Being a preacher that sticks to his guns can make many enemies ... and Ron Burning is a GREAT preacher who does not compromise the Word of God for anyone's shallow sensibilities or opinions. He has brought the gospel to First Nations people across the North American continent for many years. I stand by my friend!!! The reactions of the mindless lemmings are disturbing but typical. And the press is always quick to spin their hype and lead their lemmings along ... especially when it involves a man of God. People like Eve and Mojoey will continue to spew their mind numbing garbage no matter what is said. The press has already made up their minds for them. Peep wholes? lol. What nonsense! I suppose you've looked through them too! 1 in 500 are innocent of the charges? What an interesting pseudo-fact! I'll bet you studied through those 600 case studies too!! So, my opinion? Shut your ignorant pie- holes!!!

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George · 804 weeks ago

Witch Hunt!

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Eve · 804 weeks ago

Would be totally different if there wasnt one from the past and 2 recent... I just dont see how a child could make up such lies! And Im allowed to my OPINIONS and OBVIOUSLY so are you... Why are you getting so upset? So you must be close with Pastor Burning? Like family? Is that why? Well at least we no he isnt QUEER!!! The Rez? Umm... No I don't live on Six Nations... I feel bad for the ppl of his church and only the LORD knows the TRUTH!!!! I understand that there is such a thing as a spiritual war fare and we live in it and thro it everyday. I also believe that ppl who go to church and read The BIBLE are attacked more spiritual then the ones that dont attend or read the bible.

P.S. Were you at the court house when he brought to the stand?

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Guest · 804 weeks ago

I have known the Burning Family for many years and I have also known the accusers for many years as well.... This will all come to light... Pastor Ron has my 100% support... He is a wonderful family man, and a man of God.... This is in Gods hands now, He is the almighty judge....

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Guest · 804 weeks ago

WITCH HUNT!!!!!!

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Guest · 804 weeks ago

This blog should be named Shallow Thoughts...

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rez_chick09 9p · 803 weeks ago

just because he is a preacher people automatically think that he didnt do it, n that he is a saint n wud nvr do sumthn like this. but people dnt see the pain n hurt that he caused these women, he manipulated vulnerable women 2 do wat he want them 2 do 4 his own selfish pleasure. as far as im concerned he is no better than the next sick, disgusting pedophile.

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guest · 803 weeks ago

rez_chick 09 is rite just cause he is the pastor they think he is all innocent and a pastor would never do something like that , he is a man he does wrong ,why do they think he did not do it , it happened to so many people .

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Bella · 803 weeks ago

Being a Pastor has nothing to do with whether people think he is innocent or not... Being a Pastor is his JOB, yes it does define him to some extent... You are right, he is a man like everyone else.... I have known him for years and I beleive in his innocence... It really is sad that people can make accusations about others and it can completley change someones life. We all need to step back and look at the whole picture instead of jumping on the "guilty" bandwagon. Everyone loves slander, especially on the rez. Have you given any thought as to who the accusers are? I have, and that really helped me decide he is innocent.

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joe · 803 weeks ago

old time baptist church has some doozies!

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8 replies · active 802 weeks ago

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guest · 803 weeks ago

If for one second you people think that the almighty Mr. Ron Burning is innocent then you have been brain washed like the rest of the people on this so called site..........is this a christian site for all christian ppl....and to hear the trash that you are posting out of your mouth....shame on each and everyone of you. Now think.....it don't matter if you are christian or not..you are just like any other human being with all the negativity and harsh words out of each of your christian or non christian mouth......get over it......he is a man that has committed a crime....and yes he will be found guility and put in prision with rest of the sick @#$#$%# where he should be............I am just sorry that his wife and children and the family that he married in to have to go around with their head up to overcome the embarassement of this mans actions, that should have happened many years ago.

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8 replies · active 802 weeks ago

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JacobBlack · 803 weeks ago

Don`t feel bad for his family, they are all love him and are sticking by him.. Feel bad for the family members that have caused this, thats who the family hangs their heads about... and that is a shame!

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5 replies · active 802 weeks ago

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guest 3 · 803 weeks ago

REZ chick is a dog! Stupid and uneducated... can't even spell a simple word! You are crazy! HOPE YOU enjoy your time in jail!

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Carlos · 803 weeks ago

Oh you know her too! Well jail will be a good place for her, she will fit in with all the other dirt bags in that town!

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Carlisle Cullen · 802 weeks ago

Why isn't there anything said about the so called "victims" or is it better said "accusers"? Everyone knows everyones business on the rez so I'm sure people know who they are. A thief wanted by the police, a known drug user, a pathalogical liar....the list of adjectives to describe them could go on and on but a "scarred for life victim" is not one of them. Its time to focus on who these people truly are. What contribution have they made to the community besides being a detriment, and prime example of disturbed, self-destructive, people who blame others for their problems instead of looking in the mirror at the true source of it all.

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guest 3 · 802 weeks ago

Mojoey, thanks for providing a venue to respond to different opinions.

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JacobBlack · 802 weeks ago

Yes, thank you for this outlet... I was angered by it at first, but now I am grateful for it...

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guest · 802 weeks ago

Wake up Folks this is the year 2010, we are still calling women whores and liars for coming forward. This is why SA is such a secret. This must have taken a lot of strength on their part and they must have had and angel on their shoulder. Sorry to the family should be coming from the pastor Burning because obviously something occurred for this much information to get out. He should also do what is right to help the healing process. Innocent or Guilty it shouldn't matter it is about forgiveness and healing, not name calling or belittling.

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guest 3 · 801 weeks ago

Carla is referring to these accusers that deserve the name calling. When SA really happens it is a tragedy, but in this case "guest", it is an attempt to discredit an honest man!

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Little Indian# 9 · 800 weeks ago

Victims of SA need to be beleived, that is why they are writing on this site and speaking out... they want someone to listen to them...I do beleive in innocent until proven guilty....however more victims have come forward ... this is a very sick man...God Bless his family

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