Below is a condensed summary of Ruth's statement
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In summer 2022, a member of the Spanish Berean group, Jonas, struggled with severe depression after enduring 20 years of abuse from his psychopathic wife. Despite reaching out for help, his situation was mishandled. Jonas fell in love with a supportive sister, Gabi, but this led to judgment and public criticism within the group, based on misinformation spread by his wife who was not even a believer.
A judicial committee-style meeting occurred without Jonas or Gabi present, leading to public exposure to their private lives. This mishandling caused significant emotional distress, culminating in Jonas's suicide. Ruth, a member of the group, confronted leader Eric Wilson about the lack of empathy and unscriptural judgment. Eric responded by acknowledging mistakes but refused to revisit the matter, emphasizing moving forward. Ruth also highlighted hypocrisy among group leaders regarding personal conduct and called for accountability and compassion.