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White House Bible Study

By Hermana Linda | July 12, 2018 |

Libby Anne reports that the White House Bible Study leader is teaching something very close to Pearl’s teachings. This is affecting the way they run the country, specifically the decision to separate children from their parents. I sincerely hope that this is not true, but I wanted to share it with everyone because it seems…

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Rebecca’s Review of 13:24

By Hermana Linda | April 21, 2015 |

Rebecca has written a very helpful review of the crime thriller 13:24 by M. Dolon Hickmon. This review explains how triggering this novel is for victims of abuse and why it is not appropriate for everyone. I, for one, appreciate the warning. Please see the conversation which ensued between M Dolon Hickmon, myself and Rebecca Diamond on…

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Victoria Strong Analyses The Strong-Willed Child by James Dobson

By Hermana Linda | June 26, 2014 |

Victoria Strong blames her abusive childhood on the teachings of Dr. James Dobson and is now reviewing his book, The Strong-Willed Child. She explains why in this heartbreaking quote: So that is why I’m reviewing this book. I need to know what it says. I need some answers as to why my parents seemed to…

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The Truth About The Old Schoolhouse

By Hermana Linda | May 24, 2014 |

I have warned people about the Old Schoolhouse before, telling them that its founders, Paul and Gena Suarez, promoted the Pearls’ teachings and defended them. When I visit their Facebook page, I am always surprised to see that some of my friends like that page. Maybe the fact that they support and defend the Pearls (while old news)…

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Escaping Abuse

By Hermana Linda | December 4, 2013 |

Kathryn Joyce has an article about young adults who were homeschooled by controlling, fundamentalist parents called, The Homeschool Apostates. Cindy Kunsman shares about how she came to realize that she was involved in an abusive church in, When your Religious Leader Falls Off the Pedestal. You also might be interested in Cindy’s post about Understanding the…

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Bad Parenting Advice

By Hermana Linda | November 14, 2013 |

Tim Fall has a post at Spiritual Sounding Board about how Voddie Baucham and John Piper teach that parents must coerce their children into obeying them. For more from Tim Fall, check out his response to a tweet from Mark Driscoll. By the way, it has occurred to me that some might assume that I…

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Spanking Debate in South Africa

By Hermana Linda | October 17, 2013 |

Yesterday I posted a link to an opinion piece on News 24 from South Africa about where the term “Spare The Rod, Spoil The Child” originated. I now have discovered that there is a rip-roaring spanking debate going on in South Africa over their proposed new law against spanking. The link I shared was a part…

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How Many Churches Allow and Even Encourage Abuse

By Hermana Linda | September 28, 2013 |

Valerie Tarico looks at the problem of Christian discipline leading to abuse in “Bible-based” discipline has led to child abuse in Salon Magazine. I am seeing non-believers getting more and more concerned with this issue and rightly so. It breaks my heart that abusive Christians are giving Christianity a bad name. Of course, it is only…

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Another Look at Voddie Baucham’s Prescription for Spanking

By Hermana Linda | June 21, 2013 |

Spiritual Sounding Board looks at Parenting “Experts” who promote what they call, “Biblical Parenting” in Voddie Baucham: Prescription for Spanking and the Shy Child. Remember, the discussion is in the comments so don’t miss them. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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Children and Their Choices

By Hermana Linda | May 20, 2013 |

forgedimagination has a very interesting series about Choices and Children Being Allowed to Make Them. Part 1 in which she shares a story from her childhood about being allowed to make choices. Part 2 in which she tells us about how her right to make choices came to be taken away and introduces a petition…

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Voddie Baucham and The Sin of Shyness

By Hermana Linda | March 4, 2013 |

Did Voddie Baucham really say that a shy child who refuses to obey a parent and say hello to him is sinning? Cindy of Under Much Grace provides the evidence (in the form of a transcribed audio clip) so that you can decide for yourself. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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Black Earth Pastor Gets 2 Years in Prison in Child Abuse Case

By Hermana Linda | May 30, 2012 |

Philip Caminiti, pastor of Aleitheia Bible Church, has been sentenced to 2 years in jail and 6 years probation according to an article in the Wisconsin State Journal. His lawyer, Yolanda Lehner, appears to be taken aback by the whole thing which she likens to the Spanish Inquisition. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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Is It Wrong To Speak Out Against Other Christians?

By Hermana Linda | April 11, 2012 |

Cindy of Under Much Grace has posted a sermon by E.L. Bynum called, “IS IT RIGHT: To Judge, To Expose Error, and To Call Names?” I am so glad she did because I, too, have been told that it is wrong of me to speak out against other Christians. When I gently explain that I…

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Another Abusive School on CNN

By Hermana Linda | March 31, 2012 |

Under Much Grace shares the transcripts and video of CNN’s report on Pinehaven Home for Troubled Teens in a 3 part series which starts here. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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K-12 News Network Speaks Out Against Harsh Discipline

By Hermana Linda | March 24, 2012 |

The Spanking Controversy has been in the public eye quite often lately. More and more often, it focuses on the religious aspect. For example, Cynthia from K-12 News Network expresses concerns about Corporal Punishment in “Tiger Moms” Now Usurped by “Wolf Dads”. Of course, this piece mainly focuses on cultural attitudes towards spanking, but she…

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Pastor Found Guilty of Child Abuse

By Hermana Linda | March 22, 2012 |

The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Philip Caminiti, the pastor of the Aleitheia Bible Church, was found guilty yesterday, Wednesday March 21, 2012. This is very important as it will set a precedence that pastors can be held accountable for their abusive advice. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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Christian child abuse: more works-based carnality

By Hermana Linda | March 17, 2012 |

Churchmouse has posted an extensively researched look at Spiritual and Physical Abuse in Christian child abuse: more works-based carnality. This is a long piece and well worth the time it will take to read it. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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Trail Set to Begin for Pastor of Aleitheia Bible Church

By Hermana Linda | March 14, 2012 |

The Wisconsin State Journal reports “Trial set to begin for pastor who allegedly instructed followers to beat their children with dowels.“ For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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Does the Bible Tell Us To Bruise Our Children?

By Hermana Linda | February 14, 2012 |

Cindy of Under Much Grace looks at Proverbs 20:30, “The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly” and explores What Jesus Said About the “Blueness of the Wound.” And on a totally unrelated note, I liked what Bob Bixby said about teachers being held accountable for their…

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Remnant Fellowship’s Abusive Teachings Exposed

By Hermana Linda | February 3, 2012 |

Under Much Grace exposes the history of child abuse of Remnant Fellowship. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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The Science Behind Happy And Compliant Children

By Hermana Linda | February 1, 2012 |

Cindy of Under Much Grace explains the scientific evidence that shows the damage done to children who suffer harsh punishment from a young age. Parents who follow Pearls’ advice to punish toddlers for age appropriate behaviors may end up with seemingly happy and compliant children, but at what price? For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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Understanding Brainwashing and How Children Are Primed for Victimization

By Hermana Linda | January 21, 2012 |

Cindy of Under Much Grace takes informative and very technical looks at abusive behavior, analyzing both the victims and the abusers. She has a new series about brainwashing. I want to make special note of part 7 in which she ties the information to the Pearls’ teachings. Here is a short summary which she wrote…

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Another Abusive Church

By Hermana Linda | December 17, 2011 |

Cindy of Under Much Grace reports on a Lutheran church in La Habra, California which reportedly had a man assigned to the task of disciplining teenaged boys with a metal rod. This is the first time I have heard of a church Taking The Rod Verses Literally. Well, maybe not exactly literally, as the rod…

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The Nicest People

By Hermana Linda | November 24, 2011 |

What kind of people start (or join) cults? What is their motivation? Do they do it on purpose or by accident? Do they have any idea that they are involved with a cult? If these questions interest you, you will want to read this post by Cindy of Under Much Grace Hank Hanegraaff and the…

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The Fruit of Sheltered, Controlled Homeschoolers

By Hermana Linda | November 19, 2011 |

Reb Bradley has a long and very informative article about mistakes he and other sheltering and controlling Christian homeschooling parents have made in Exposing Major Blind Spots of Homeschoolers. For more information about Reb Bradley’s teachings, please see the comments below as well as this post. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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About Cults

By Hermana Linda | November 18, 2011 |

The Amish are in the news again and this time not for helping to inspire Michael Pearl’s teachings. I have mentioned before how susceptible people can be to following false teachers and cult leaders. Well, now we find an Amish cult leader. Updated info here. Cindy of Under Much Grace explains more about how people…

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Hephzibah House on CNN

By Hermana Linda | September 3, 2011 |

Under Much Grace reports all about CNN’s coverage of Hephzibah House complete with video and links to the transcript. She highlights outtakes from the transcripts on her blog. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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Spiritual Spanking

By Hermana Linda | August 26, 2011 |

Clinton Verley at Midly Insightful takes a closer look at the sermon by Pastor Roger Voegtlin which was featured in the CNN segment on the Pearls. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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More Investigation from CNN

By Hermana Linda | August 18, 2011 |

CNN continues its investigative report of abuse among fundamental Christians and how it relates to the Pearls’ teachings. Jocelyn Zichterman, who was raised in this culture and started Freedomfromabuse.net, explains the concept of Breaking The Will and how spankings must continue until the child submits even if it takes several hours. This video seems to…

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“Character First” and Blind Obedience

By Hermana Linda | July 23, 2011 |

William Norman Grigg looks at Bill Gothard’s program, Character First, and how it relates to blind obedience in war in Imperial Priorities: Obedience First, Character Last. Not for the faint of heart. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit

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