The Predator Spirit in the Wolf in Sheep clothing

I have come to understand how strong is what I call the "Predator spirit" in a person.  This spirit is completely in the background while the good Christian is in the foreground.  But when there is an opportunity to devour a sheep and get away with it, then is when the Predator emerges.

Choosing the right victim:

1.  Too weak to Resist

The wounded and vulnerable sheep is selected so that they will not bring the matter to light in the future.  They lack the confidence to speak up or resist.

2.  Easily Intimidated to Keep quiet

The wounded and vulnerable sheep is easily intimidated and can be brought into submission if they try to bring these matters to light.  There are reports that Ralph Rutledge will phone anyone, young Christian men,  who begins to talk about sexual encounters with him.  He does not suffer exposure easily.

3.  So wounded that they Lack Credibility

The wounded and vulnerable sheep may be someone who is not credible, so that, if they try to bring matters to light, they can be easily discounted.

4.  Wolf can Manipulate them with their own Guilt

A christian young man will feel very guilty about the sexual sin that the pastor/wolf has lead them into.  The guilt and confusion will keep them quiet.

5.  Deep Shame wounding will block attempts to expose the Pastor/Wolf:

Shame takes away our voice - our ability and right to speak up and confront injustice.  Family upbringing of shame means that one's right to be alive is weak.  There is no way that one has the strength to confront an abuser.


There may be different types of predators.  We are mainly talking about sexual predators, about crossing people's boundaries in ways that leave the other further wounded and confused.

I cannot give you any clues, signs or signals as to who this person might be.  Of course, they themselves were abused in this way when they were vulnerable, but you do not know that.

My own evidence that Ralph Rutledge will phone someone happened when he phoned me after I began publishing about the sex scandal involving Ralph Rutledge and Queensway Cathedral.  I prefer if someone has factual information to add to this investigation that they do so in writing.  I expect the same of Ralph Rutledge not a flash phone call.

I have reported this phone call elsewhere.  My point here is that it is part of a pattern of intimidation and was not to present documented facts.  His phone call was unsuccessful in part because I know too much to believe any of his attempts to dismiss the significance of his ongoing sin.

Rutherford, the fictional representation of Rutledge in "Demons in the Sanctuary" by Mariam Bellamy, was constant in the use of intimidation.

A 'Prayerful' Seductive Approach

Some of the allegations as to how a respected pastor seduces victims is in a time of prayer.  One report alleged that Rutledge becomes uncomfortably close and a 'space invader  once you kneel down to pray.  He 'confesses' to the other and then invites them to pray for him.  What can happen at that point has been called 'Transference of spirits.'

Miriam Bellamy was warned not to pray for Ralph Rutledge by laying of of hands.  A spiritually wise woman said that she would be taking on responsibility for his behaviour if she prayed with laying of of hands.

My fear of prayer with laying of of hands is the transference of a spirit.  If, for example, there is a demonic force behind the predator behaviour - and it is very likely that this is the case - then that spirit may transfer into the victim and make them more willing to participate in a homosexual encounter that would otherwise be foreign to them.

George Hartwell M.Sc. Christian counsellor provides Christian counselling ( counseling / therapy ) through 90 minute in person sessions at his office in Mississauga.  As a professional Christian Marriage counsellor George provides Christian marriage counselling counseling for couples in Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.