I can’t vouch for it one way or another, but below are a few pertinent posts from a section of a forum on the web, excerpted from: http://64.226.233.122/discus/messages/5370/3099.html?1117566642
The last post contains a link (bottom right of this page) to extensive eye-opening coverage about corruption in high places.
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Colleentinker
Registered user
Username: Colleentinker
Post Number: 2054
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2005 - 11:32 pm:
BTW, when Folkenberg was being sued (the suit that ultimately cost him his presidency) for a multi-million dollar outstanding debt by a Catholic business partner, the GC finally settled the suit by using Risk Management funds (the church's insurance organization) WTIHOUT even getting advice or clearance from the GC legal department. Keep in mind this was an allegedly personal lawsuit--and the church paid the settlement fee. (Of course, the church was getting kickbacks from Folkenberg's profits--as was the Catholic church from his business partner's profits. There were just a lot of secrets and connections between people that needed to be protected.)
Colleen
Riverfonz
Registered user
Username: Riverfonz
Post Number: 349
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2005 - 8:59 am:
Folkenberg should have gone to jail, if the reports I read are true.
Stan
Colleentinker
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Username: Colleentinker
Post Number: 2056
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2005 - 12:40 pm:
They were true--if not comprehensive!
Colleen
Riverfonz
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Username: Riverfonz
Post Number: 350
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2005 - 12:50 pm:
Bob,
Thanks for that. I really enjoyed meeting you and hearing your inspiring story. I will be contacting you.
Stan
Susan_2
Registered user
Username: Susan_2
Post Number: 1826
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2005 - 1:08 pm:
I haven't a clue to what you all are talking about. What did Mr. Folkenberg do and why? Was it more shady than passing a false id? No, I'm kidding. It's my tacky sense of humor. Nonetheless, what did he do and how much did it cost the faithful SDA's? And, if it cost the SDA's a lot of money did their voluntary contributions at the time dramatically decrease? Did he steal something? What year was this? Can I read about this on any website that would have the true story? If so, which one?
Dennis
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Username: Dennis
Post Number: 394
Registered: 4-2000
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2005 - 5:54 pm:
Susan,
Robert Folkenberg's fiasco involved a lawsuit amounting to about eight million dollars. The lawsuit was brought against the General Conference by his Catholic business partner. The GC Risk Management Services ended up paying about half of this in a lump sum settlement. It was a highly complex partnership where Folkenberg and his Catholic partner benefitted their respective denominations as well. Additionally, both partners were personally enriched in the process.
It is important to note that Robert Folkenberg could not have done all this by himself. Thus, this was the reason why the GC legal department was bypassed in the final settlement. Imagine what they would do to a district pastor who violated the GC policies in a financial manner. Truly, the boys upstairs were in these irregularities together. Amazingly, Robert Folkenberg was not given prison time. Somehow he had enough resources to hire a high-profile law firm with $500.00-an-hour attorneys.
Despite his serious illegalities, Robert Folkenberg never missed a paycheck from the SDA Church to this day. Obviously, other big boys were involved with him who didn't want to be exposed. History has repeatedly shown that crook's have an unsavory way of protecting each other in time of trouble. All in all, the average SDA in the pew today cannot tell you anything more than I just did. Interestingly, the minutes of the 2000 Toronto GC Session did not once mention Robert Folkenberg--whereas the delegates even sang "Happy Birthday" to Neal Wilson.
Dennis J. Fischer
Riverfonz
Registered user
Username: Riverfonz
Post Number: 351
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2005 - 7:25 pm:
Dennis,
Thanks for confirming my suspicions about Folkenberg. Yes, he should be wearing an orange prison suit, but he will not be able to fool God, on that day when His verdict is rendered.
Stan
Heretic
Registered user
Username: Heretic
Post Number: 113
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2005 - 9:01 pm:
Susan,
This may shed some light on the Dave Dennis situation. Dennis was in charge of the GC auditing service when he discovered some of Falkenberg's financial indiscretions. A smear campaign ensued against him and he lost his job (and I think even his full pension) over it. The GC has said they have so much on Mr. Dennis yet have spent millions to avoid facing him in court. Check it out if you're interested: http://truthorfables.com/david_dennis.htm
