Author Samuel Martin says in his latest blog post that he is now willing to send a free PDF of his book, Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me: Christians And The Spanking Controversy to anyone who emails him to request it.
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RedditDoes Discipline Mean To Spank?
May 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
Cultured Mama looks at the question, Does Discipline Mean To Spank?
It Starts With Our Views
April 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
Molly ponders The hypocrisy of children’s rights on Adventures in Parenting. I had similar thoughts when I heard a pastor mention that a pastor or Deacon must not be a striker (1 Tim 3:3 and Titus 1:7.) I whispered to my husband, “Ah, but they believe in striking children. Apparently they don’t consider children to be people.”
Also, veteran parent, Sally Clarkson, kicks off a new parenting series with Parenting: It all starts with your view of God.
Beat Your Child To Save Him From Hell?
March 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
Samuel Martin has posted an extended excerpt from Chapter 7 of his book, Thy Rod and Thy Staff, They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy, in which he looks at Proverbs 23:13-14, “Do not withhold correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell.”
By the way, someone told me that they were having a problem finding where to purchase Samuel Martin’s book because on Amazon they are charging $90. Well, you may purchase it here for under $11.
What We Can Learn From Modern Translations of The Bible
March 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
Samuel Martin explains why we should consider reading modern translations of the Bible when seeking to understand Proverbs 19:18.
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. (Proverbs 19:18 – King James Version)
Rebuttal to Pearl’s Statement About “Traditional Child Training.”
March 23, 2012 1 Comment
Samuel Martin has posted a rebuttal to a quote Pearl made during his debate with Janet Heimlich in The Christian Post.
Christianity Today and the Spanking Issue
January 27, 2012 1 Comment
William Webb commends Christianity Today and the stance they have taken on the Spanking Issue.
Does God Spank His Children?
January 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
Carissa Robinson delves into the question, “Does God Spank His Children?“
What Is a Parent’s Moral Obligation In Regards to Discipline?
January 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
C.L. Dyck of Scita Scienda takes a good look at a parent’s moral obligation in regards to discipline in The Moral Claim of Discipline.
Spare the Rod: The Heart of the Matter
December 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
Little Hearts Gentle Parenting Resources has a post explaining how we should interpret the 5 Rod verses in Proverbs in light of the New Testament: Spare The Rod: The Heart of the Matter.
Just A Sore Thumb was having similar thoughts when he wrote, Spared Rods.
Does It Really Mean What You Think It Means?
December 10, 2011 2 Comments
Teresa from Teresa’s Whine And Cheese takes a good look at claims that Kids Today Are Worse Then they Used To Be in Correlation, causation, and the proof in the pudding.
Pastor Tim of Way Point Church discusses discerning the Biblical view in Biblical Christianity in which he states “[The Pearls'] claim to have a biblical view on parenting is delusional.”
Samuel Martin looks how Christian Scholars and Preachers Disagree on Spanking Children and explains what the commonly used verses in Proverbs are really saying.
And here is a bonus link. While completely off topic for this blog, I found this video interesting. Someone took an informal poll at a college campus asking the question, “Can Men And Women Be Just Friends?“ The answers might surprise you.
Is It Ok To Spank Video
December 1, 2011 1 Comment
Mark Brown has posted a video on YouTube called, Is it ok to spank your child? What does the Bible say? He takes a close look at Proverbs 13:24 and explores whether he should spank his child. He concludes that he should not which got him a lot if very negative comments.
Taking The Rod Verses Literally
November 17, 2011 2 Comments
The Hippie Housewife looks at The Rod Verses in a 3 part series which I highly recommend:
- The Rod Verses: Taking the rod verses literally
- The Rod Verses: Taking other Proverbs literally
- The Rod Verses: What are they really saying?
Also, Theology Today explains the Rod Verses in Spanking Hurts Everybody By Robert R. Gillogly
Christians Who Do Not Spank
November 11, 2011 4 Comments
Many parents have convictions against spanking. Many parents have convictions to obey the Bible, no matter what the cost. Some parents have both convictions. It was for those parents that I started this site back in 2004. We feel strongly about both convictions and have studied the arguments carefully and prayerfully. I am one of those parents and The Leen is another one, as she demonstrates in this post which is a sequel to her post about attending Mark Driscoll’s church, Mars Hill.
When Does Spanking Become Abuse?
November 4, 2011 1 Comment
Spanking is very much in the news today, as is the question of when spanking becomes abuse.
Bene Diction Blogs On considers that question as he discusses the Viral Video of Hillary Adams and Its Unexpected Fallout.
After you read that post, check out the next one where he reminds us of the book, Parenting in the Name of God: No Greater Joy Ministries and the Bible
Blogger Morgan Guyton considers the same question in Spankings and Judge William Adams
Dulce de Leche responds with the question, Discipline vs Abuse–Why the Limbo Contest?
She explains herself further in Confessions of a Spanking Abolitionist.
And along the same lines, Jen of The Path Less Taken explains The Black and White of Spanking.
A tested Biblical methodology for addressing traditions and false teachings in Christianity
October 17, 2011 1 Comment
Samuel Martin has a new post called, I was wrong and how I intend to make it right: A tested Biblical methodology for addressing traditions and false teachings in Christianity.
Speaking of Samuel Martin, he is giving away 2 free books. Here is the info:
Dear friends,
I am delighted to continue endorsing strongly Professor William Webb’s book. I can’t recommend it enough.
Here is where you can get your copy – http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/toc/code=2761
So, I am pleased to announce that I am giving a copy of this book away. This is the first book I’ve ever given away on my blog and I am pleased that it is this book.
To win this book, all you have to do send me an email (your email address will be kept confidential not to be shared with anyone) with your first and last name to info@biblechild.com answering the following three questions:
1. I have read your book “Thy Rod and Thy Staff, They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy – YES or NO
2. I have read Professor Webb’s book – YES or NO
3. Pick one of the following:
A. If I don’t win the Webb book, I am planning to buy it.
B. I have already bought the Webb book and plan to give away the book if I win it.
C. I have not yet purchased the book by Prof. Webb.
So that is all there is to it. Except for one other thing.
The first name drawn will win the Webb book. Then, I will be drawing another name. The first name that I draw thereafter who answers the question “I have read your book “Thy Rod and Thy Staff, They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy” with a “NO”, will win a free autographed copy of my book.
I look forward to hear from you very soon. This drawing ends 23:59AM Jerusalem time on November 1.
Samuel Martin
Website: www.biblechild.com
Email: info@biblechild.com
A Closer Look at The Biblical Rod
October 15, 2011 1 Comment
Dara Stoltzfus has a Post on The Mule where she describes why she gave up spanking.
Here are some very interesting posts from her blog, I Was Just Thinking:
Drawing the line between “spanking” and “abuse”
The Strength of Your Child’s Will!
“The Rod” as an instrument of protection
Easy Self-Test about “the use of the Biblical rod”
Na’ar in Proverbs…what kind of child are parents to strike?
On the other hand, just read all her posts about spanking. 
Professors and Scholars Speak Out Against Pearl
October 14, 2011 3 Comments
Megan Graham of The Daily Illini (Independent Student Newspaper of the University of Illinois) looks at To Train Up A Child and its influence as well as the issue of Free Speech in Parenting book missing childlike innocence.
Prof. William Webb (Author of the new book Corporal Punishment In The Bible) explains that The Pearls’ Teaching is “Gutter Theology.”
You might also be interested in these reviews of the above mentioned book.
Christianity Today Reviews Corporal Punishment In The Bible
September 24, 2011 Leave a Comment
Christianity Today Reviews Corporal Punishment In The Bible by New Testament scholar William Webb. This book is of interest because while the author concludes that the Bible teaches harsh corporeal punishment, he also concludes that we are no longer to apply such harsh teachings.
Also, Aubry Grace reviews the same book on her blog, My Offerings. She writes about how this book has freed her to give up spanking and she is now looking for alternatives. It gives me great pleasure to direct her to my posts on Gentle Parenting.
Corporal Punishment in the Bible
September 14, 2011 Leave a Comment
Samuel Martin responds to Prof. Thomas R. Schreiner’s review of Prof. William Webb’s book, Corporal Punishment in the Bible: A Redemptive-Movement Hermeneutic.
Note: Samuel Martin is the author of Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy. You can read an excerpt from his book here.
Here are more responses to Prof. Thomas R. Schreiner’s review by both Prof. William Webb (The Author) and Rachel Stone (blogger).
Christians Who Don’t Spank and Why
September 8, 2011 1 Comment
I came across 2 Christian bloggers who very eloquently explain why they don’t spank.
Spanking…..The Post I Finally Had to Write and Spare the Rod: What Spanking Teaches Children by Amanda at Not Just Cute
To spank or not to spank? by Raqual at Connected Christian Mom
More Unexpected Effects of Spanking
September 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
The Scientific Universalist reacts to CNN’s Ungodly Discipline series and shares her testimony of how “Biblical chastisement” affected her view of God.
Meanwhile, Lisa, of Broken Daughters, shares how “Biblical chastisement” led to her self-destructive behavior in a heart breaking and difficult to read post.
The Facebook Spanking Status
September 1, 2011 1 Comment
Dulce de Leche discusses a common Facebook Status in I Spanked My Dog and He Turned Out Fine.
Sarah from Under The Olive Branch discusses the same Facebook Status in Turning Out.
Behaviorism at the Root of Child Training
August 22, 2011 1 Comment
Carissa Robinson explains that “If you observe most recommended Christian parenting practices today, you might be surprised to discover a secular influence: behavioral psychology” in Awaken Their Hearts.
Meanwhile, Greenegem explains the error in thinking that we have to DO anything more than believe in order to be saved in No Assembly Required.
Response to a Comment About Spanking
August 1, 2011 Leave a Comment
Heather, from My Life, responds to a comment from a pro-spanker which said in essence that there is a right way to spank and that God punishes us physically.
Another Anonymous Spanking Story
July 30, 2011 1 Comment
Dulce de Leche has posted Another Anonymous Post on Spanking in which the anonymous poster shares about how the spankings her younger brother received affected her.
What Do Children Think About Being Spanked?
July 19, 2011 Leave a Comment
What message do children really take away from corporeal punishment? Carissa Robinson has asked some mothers what they remembered about being spanked and posts their thoughts and stories in What Do They Really Think?
The Effect of Spanking on Children
July 9, 2011 1 Comment
Carissa Robinson shares a true story of how spanking affected one child growing up in Lock ‘Em Up, Throw Away the Key.
The Damaging Effects of Spanking
July 8, 2011 Leave a Comment
Enigma bares her heart when she tells her mother exactly how spanking damaged her. I wish all believe that spanking is not damaging would read this post and consider the message therein.
Bruises
July 5, 2011 Leave a Comment
When is it abuse? Do bruises or the lack thereof have anything to do with it? If so, does it matter where the bruises are? Carissa Robinson considers this in a post called, Hodge Podge.
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