Next hearing date set
Here is an article with a bit more info. The Schatz couple waived the preliminary hearing on May 25 and “They will be back in court June 24 for further arraignment and the setting of their trial date.” Also, if you have a hunger to read any mention of or reference to the Pearls, check…
trial date?
Not much news today. The trial date will be set in June. Here is a good synopsis. Some of the links are dead, but most of the text is contained therein.
Cover art
Scita > Scienda is asking for your help in choosing the cover art for their book, Parenting in the Name of God. In other news, here is an article from the Paradise Post about the upcoming court hearing today. I’m sure there will be more news to come, which I will post separately. Note: When…
Pre-trial hearing date tomorrow
This article from the Costa Times has been archived but it has been copied on various pages throughout the web. Here is one. Excerpt: OROVILLE — A preliminary hearing has been set for May 25 to determine if there is enough evidence to try a Paradise couple for the alleged murder and torture of two…
Counter Arguments 2
I’ve been mulling over a follow up to my Counter Arguments post for almost a month now. Recently Crystal was kind enough to leave me a comment, letting me know her disagreement with this site. This was very helpful because it allows me to address her concerns. I will quote her and respond to her…
Parenting In The Name of God part 9
Parenting in the Name of God, Part 9 is up. To pique your interest, here is an excerpt: At this time, we want to review the anecdotes offered by No Greater Joy’s articles and books of newsletter reprints. If anything, the theology of conditioned morality and holiness is fully connected in the object lessons and…
Email to a Church
Someone on a message board has graciously given me permission to share the excellent email she sent to a church to explain why she would not be returning. I thought that someone could use this as a jumping off point if they ever need to write a similar letter. Hi _____, Thank you for the…
Rebellion
Matthew Raley’s series about rebellion and the Christian continues. In this entry, he mentions how Michael Pearl’s teachings are designed to break, not soften, a child’s will and why we don’t want that. Rebellion and Stubbornness
Rosh Pina Project
Spare the Rod from The Rosh Pina Project blog excerpt: What should Messianic Jews have to say about physical punishment of children by their parents. Does the spare the rod, spoil the child sentiment of Proverbs 13:24 oblige Messianic Jews to hit their kids when they are “naughty”?
Oprah
Mothersson from GCM says, I have an idea. Will anyone join me in writing to Oprah and asking her to interview Michael Pearl / have Lisa Ling do an investigation on his teachings? Many people respect Oprah. I think that could make some head way to end the assault of children. As Oprah says, “when…
