Marc Gafni Controversy

The Marc Gafni Controversy: A Factual Overview

Over the years, a number of online articles and social media posts have circulated about Dr. Marc Gafni, many of which contain inaccuracies or misrepresentations. This page provides verified Marc Gafni controversy facts, offering clear context, official statements, and independent analyses that address and refute the false claims made online. It links directly to primary sources, public statements, and investigations conducted by respected scholars and organizations.

Independent Reviews and Factual Findings about Marc Gafni Controversy

The first wave of online allegations emerged in the early 2000s and resurfaced periodically over the following decade.

Each claim has been reviewed by independent bodies or scholars — including reports by Dr. Clint Fuhs and statements by Ken Wilber and the Center for Integral Wisdom Board.

Independent reviews have shown that the early claims were categorically false and unsupported by any verifiable evidence.

The following documentation provides a full record of independent reviews, official statements, and first-hand accounts that verify the facts of the Marc Gafni controversy.

Official Statements & Reviews

• Center for Integral Wisdom – Public Statement (2016)

• False Web Claims: One Example – CIW Board of Directors Special Committee

• The Facts – CIW Board of Directors Special Committee

• Summation of the Integral Institute Report – Dr. Clint Fuhs

• A Statement of Unequivocal Support – CIW Board of Directors Special Committee (2011)

• Psychological Assessment of Marc Gafni – Peter T. Dunlap, Ph.D.

• Formal Statement Refuting Sally Adnams Jones

• Marc Gafni’s Response to Sara — A Distorted Story from 36 Years Ago When Marc Gafni Was 19

Independent Analyses & Scholarly Articles

• Anatomy of a Smear: The Internet Trial of Marc Gafni – Dr. Clint Fuhs

• Injustice via the Internet: Myths, Facts & Smear Campaigns – Kerstin Zohar Tuschik (4-part article)

• Speaking Out for Integrity and Dr. Marc Gafni – Rev. Sam Alexander (Patheos)

• Takedown Culture & Marc Gafni – Dr. Kristina Kincaid & William Gazecki

• Social Murder on the Internet – Dr. Kristina Kincaid & Chahat Corten

• The Sneak Attack Against Marc Gafni – William Gazecki

• Marc Gafni Wiki: How Wikipedia Is Used for Internet Abuse – Claire Molinard (Patheos)

• Nancy Levine’s Egregious Con-Job: A Modern-Day Gaston – Dr. Kristina Kincaid & William Gazecki

Voices of Support

• On Controversy – Sally Kempton & Ken Wilber

• Recommending Wisdom Teacher, Marc Gafni – Sally Kempton

• Who Is Marc Gafni? – A Biographical Essay by Sally Kempton

• Final Statement by Ken Wilber (2011)

• SPEAKING OUT for the Evolution of Public Culture – Barbara Marx Hubbard

• The Evolution of Public Culture: Crowd Sourcing a Witch Hunt – Dr. Marc Gafni

• Personal Reflections & Perspectives – Dr. Marc Gafni

• On Rabbi Marc Gafni’s Ordination – Rabbi Gershon Winkler

External Platforms and Resources

• WhoIsMarcGafni.com – Full Archive of Official Responses

• WhoIsMarcGafni.Substack.com – Ongoing Updates and Essays

• Video Index of Responses to the Smear Campaign

• Dr. Clint Fuhs’ Article: Anatomy of a Smear

• Claire Molinard’s Article on Patheos

• Kristen Ulmer: Stop Trying to Protect Me from Marc Gafni

• Lisa Engles – National Coalition for Men Article

For Further Information

For a one-page overview, visit:

• On the Refutation of Old False Claims Circulated on the Internet Against Dr. Marc Gafni

All verified information, official responses, and independent reviews can be found at WhoIsMarcGafni.com

Frequently Asked Questions About Marc Gafni Controversy

Q1: Why are there conflicting stories about Marc Gafni online?

Because online misinformation can persist long after being refuted. Independent reviews have shown that the early claims were categorically false and unsupported by any verifiable evidence.

Q2: Has any independent body investigated the claims?

Yes. The Integral Institute commissioned an independent review led by Dr. Clint Fuhs in 2011, and multiple respected teachers — including Sally Kempton, Ken Wilber, and Barbara Marx Hubbard — reviewed the evidence and verified the facts through personal examination and public statements.

Q3: What did independent reports conclude about the Marc Gafni controversy?

Independent reports concluded that the allegations circulating online were false and lacked credible evidence. Reviews by Dr. Clint Fuhs and the Center for Integral Wisdom Board confirmed that no substantiated evidence supported the serious claims made on the internet.

Q4: Where can I find verified Marc Gafni controversy facts?

All verified information, official responses, and independent reviews can be found at WhoIsMarcGafni.com and WhoIsMarcGafni.Substack.com, which provide full documentation and public statements.

Q5: Who has publicly supported Dr. Marc Gafni after reviewing the evidence?

Well-known spiritual teachers and public figures — including Sally Kempton, Ken Wilber, Barbara Marx Hubbard, and Rabbi Gershon Winkler — have issued statements of support after personally reviewing the evidence and confirming that the online claims were false.

Q6: What is Dr. Marc Gafni’s formal response to the false claims?

Dr. Marc Gafni has consistently and unequivocally denied the false claims made about him. His formal responses are publicly documented on WhoIsMarcGafni.com, including written statements, video responses, and detailed analyses such as “The Evolution of Public Culture: Crowd Sourcing a Witch Hunt” and “Personal Reflections & Perspectives.” In these responses, Dr. Gafni addresses each allegation directly and presents verified evidence demonstrating that the online accusations were false.

Maintained by the Center for World Philosophy and Religion.
Last updated: [October 2025]

Learn About Dr. Marc Gafni: Biography, CosmoErotic Humanism, Oral Essays, and Teachings

1. The Sacred Power of Story — Dr. Marc Gafni & Iain McGilchrist

Explore this profound dialogue on how narrative shapes consciousness, culture, and identity.
👉 Read The Sacred Power of Story conversation

2. Dr. Marc Gafni Biography

Discover Dr. Gafni’s academic background, his lineage as a teacher of World Spirituality and CosmoErotic Humanism, and his lifelong work articulating a new story of value.
👉 Read the full Dr. Marc Gafni biography

3. CosmoErotic Humanism — A New Story for Humanity

Learn about the philosophical foundation of Dr. Gafni’s work — a vision that unites science, spirituality, and Eros into a coherent framework for a more loving and conscious civilization.
👉 Explore CosmoErotic Humanism

4. Oral Essays — The Great Library Project

The Oral Essays form the backbone of the Great Library of CosmoErotic Humanism. These transcripts and edited dialogues reveal the unfolding dharma of Marc Gafni’s lifelong teaching.
👉 Study the Oral Essays Series

5. Marc Gafni on Substack — Weekly Essays & Transcripts

Find weekly replays, transcripts, and book excerpts directly from Dr. Marc Gafni and the Center for World Philosophy and Religion.
👉 Follow Marc Gafni on Substack

6. About the Center for World Philosophy & Religion

The Center is the organizing hub for the teachings and work of Dr. Marc Gafni and his lineage — fostering global dialogue, education, and the development of CosmoErotic Humanism.
👉 Explore the Center for World Philosophy & Religion