Posts Tagged ‘Deaths’
Schatz’ sentenced to prison
From the Paradise Post quoted here for permanence. Schatz’ sentenced to prison Father gets to life terms Posted: 06/10/2011 12:06:11 PM PDT The Paradise couple who were arrested February 2010 in the beating death of one child and severe beating of another, were sentenced to prison this morning.Kevin Schatz was sentenced to two life terms for…
Read MoreHeartbreaking Abuse
Warning, the first post should not be read by sensitive people: The Breaking the “Diabolical Will” of Infants in the IFB – Even at Hephzibah House: Pondering Pearl and Lydia Schatz Part VII There But For Grace: Why Good People Make Dangerous Choices (Pondering Pearl and Lydia Schatz) Part VIII Humiliation at Hephzibah House: Restriction…
Read MoreAnalyzing the Schatz Tragedy
Cindy, from Under Much Grace, analyzes what causes people like Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz to harm their children in a new series: Why Good People Make Dangerous Choices (Pondering Pearl and Lydia Schatz) An Introduction Part I: Virtue In Place of Unquestioned Obedience. Part II: How Dehumanization (and Declaring War Against Family Members) Causes Moral…
Read MoreKidney Damage and The Pearl Method
Cindy, of Under Much Grace, explains exactly what Rhabdomyolosis is in, How Do We Track Kidney Failure and Kidney Damage in Children Who Are Trained Using the Pearl Method? She explains that kidney damage is permanent and wonders how many children are living with a chronic yet undiagnosed condition in this important and informative post.…
Read MoreMore Pearl Exposure
The Wartburg Watch apparently just found out about the Pearls and are properly shocked. I’m so glad that more sites are speaking out. Nothing really new here, but this is a pretty good synopsis and good to share with those who may not yet know. They promise to do more investigating. I’ll be watching for…
Read MoreWhy Do People Blame the Pearls?
This post by Elizabeth Esther was written in Feb of 2010 as a response to the Schatz Tragedy. It is a great post for sharing as it contains a careful explanation of the Pearls’ teachings and how they relate to Lydia’s death as well as her own personal testimony. A link to this post can…
Read MoreSchatz Trial Delayed
According to the Oroville Mercury Register, the Schatz Trial has been delayed until April 11, 2011. I will include the text here for permance. Alleged ‘chastisement’ trial delayed Staff Reports Posted: 02/18/2011 10:43:39 PM PST OROVILLE — Attorneys again asked a judge Thursday to postpone the trial of a Paradise couple for allegedly whipping their 7-year-old…
Read MoreIn Memory of Lydia Schatz
Sunday, Feb 6, 2011 was the first anniversary of the death of Lydia Schatz. Here are the posts I have found in memory of her so far In memory of Lydia Schatz by ukrainiac in which she gives a brief summary of the story and links to Tulip Girl’s post. Remembering Lydia Schatz by Tulip…
Read MoreSchatz One Year Anniversary
On February 6, 2010, Lydia Schatz died from kidney failure allegedly brought on from corporal punishment. Her parents were arrested and her siblings were questioned. The other children co-operated fully with all adults. They answered questions calmly and completely, explaining how Lydia had been having switching sessions because she would not comply. They explained how…
Read MoreThe Schatz Abuse Story and the Paradise Post
As 2010 winds to a close, I am reflecting on the changes to this website. I moved to this blog in March during the thick of the Schatz story. Over the months I found more and more time passing between posts and started filling that time with posts about other controlling groups such as the…
Read MoreBethany Breaks Free
Bethany Basset, of Coffee Stained Clarity, reflects on the sadness she feels at finding out that her high school friends are following the Pearls’ teachings. I see that Bethany was raised in the VF/Patriarchy mindset. She posts her story in 5 parts: The Preface: The Stuff of Brains Part 1: The Net Part 2: The…
Read MoreTo Control a Child
Cultured Mama has written some very good arguments against the manipulative and dangerous teachings of Michael and Debi Pearl in To Control a Child. She also warns against Ezzo and Babywise and gives a lot of links for further research.
Read MoreSchatz Trial Delayed
The Chico ER reports that Elizabeth and Kevin Schatz were in court yesterday, Oct 21, 2010, for a pre-trial hearing. The trial has been delayed until Feb 28, 2011. I am including the article here for permanence. Trial delayed in alleged torture death of daughter By KATY SWEENY – Staff Writer Posted: 10/22/2010 12:00:00 AM PDT…
Read MoreOrphans In Paradise
Kerry Semon and Niels Hoogeveen from Pound Puppy Legacy investigate the tragic case of Lydia Schatz as well as the Tyler case which also involved an abused orphan from Liberia in Orphans In Paradise.
Read MoreIs Spanking Biblical Part 1 Continued
Yesterday, Carissa posted Is Spanking Biblical? Part 1: Proverbs, and today she has posted an addendum: Is Spanking Biblical? Part 1: Proverbs, CONTINUED where she looks closer at the symbolism of the rod in scripture.
Read MoreSchatz couple to stand trial in November
From the Paradise Post reposted here for permanence By Elizabeth De Alwis Posted: 06/26/2010 01:00:00 AM PDT A Paradise couple will stand trial in November for allegedly murdering one adopted child and torturing another during a “biblical chastisement” session. Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz are charged with an open count of murder for allegedly beating their 7-year-old…
Read MoreMore Thoughts Adoption
Someone on Facebook shared some very insightful comments I would like to share with you all: There’s another element to this story that has not been addressed – and that is the fact that so many adoptive families are ill-equipped to deal with the realities of bringing home an older child, group of siblings, and/or…
Read MoreCounter Arguments 3
Pearl and his followers are insisting that the Schatzes were not following his teachings. I have been thinking about writing a post which would analyze this, but I think it is best to wait until after the trial for such speculation. Finding an impartial jury will be hard enough. Anyway, I link to plenty of…
Read Morebook seller refuses to sell Pearl’s books
I just ran into the blog of a Christian book seller who has decided on his own not to have anything to do with Pearl’s books. Kudos to him! I believe that he also wrote the following blog: When Child Discipline Goes Too Far. Bravo! Edited to add: “Bene Diction Blogs On” has blogged about…
Read MoreSecular Homeschooling Magazine
The homeschooling movement is taking notice of the Pearls. Secular Homeschooling is a rather large magazine and they have written an exposé of the Pearls and their teachings. She looks at all aspects of the Pearls and gives some advice on how to respond when offered the book at a homeschool gathering. To Train Up…
Read Morelink to What Frog and Toad Can Teach Us…
Karen from from Now… Through a Glass Darkly has written a follow up to her last post which I have added to In Depth Analysis Stand With an Open Heart–What Frog and Toad Can Teach Us about What Lydia Schatz Might Have Said
Read MoreThe Schatz Story part 2
If you are not familiar with the Schatz Story or want more info, please look here. News Stories Note: Many old news stories which have been removed by their papers can be found here and here. Couple plead not guilty to killing their 7-year old daugher from the Paradise Post March 18, 2010 Summerized by…
Read MoreIn Depth Analysis of Pearl’s Teachings
To Train Up A Child: An Examination of the Pearl Method by Rey Reynoso who had done a great job of digging deep and analyzing the Pearls’ teachings using the Bible to refute them. Parenting in the Name of God: Introduction from Scita > Scienda Note: This is the 1st in a series. Lydia The…
Read MoreReactions to the Schatz Tragedy
March 3, 2010 – Responses to Pearl’s Laughter: Michael Pearl laughs at his critics, no apolgies for dead children from Barbara @ Mommy Life blog who also asks us to look at Cult characteristics and the Pearls. Note: This blog has been removed so I am linking to it in the Internet Archives. The Pearls: Sadly,…
Read MoreLetter for Homeschool Leaders
TulipGirl sent me the following letter: Dear Friends, I would like to pass along this important letter penned by my friend, Mrs. Karen Campbell, regarding the recent death of Lydia Schatz. Her letter is filled with much wisdom. I would encourage you to pass it on to anyone you feel might benefit. March 1st,…
Read MoreFirst Reactions
As soon as the news broke that Lydia Schatz’s death was linked to Pearl’s teachings, blogs started being written. Here are the first reactions to the news: Heartbroken. Angry. Again. By TulipGirl This made me cry today… By Rebecca Liberian orphan news that no one wants to hear from Smith Soup Beauty for Ashes: in…
Read MoreThe Schatz Story in the News part 1
Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz are now being charged with torture and murder after following Pearl’s training advice. Here are some news stories: Note: Many news stories removed from their paper’s websites can be found elsewhere. I’ll try to keep the links updated. Many can be found at the first 2 links. Religion News Blog’s news…
Read MoreSean Paddock
In March of 2006 Sean Paddock’s death was attributed to Pearl’s training advice. His mother was found guilty and the case is now going to appeal. Here is an article about the trial.
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