Secular 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…

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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…

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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.

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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This article from the Costa Times has been archived but it has been copied on various pages throughout the web.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…

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A Challenge

I generally do not link to non-Christian arguments for the reason that they are rarely of any use to us. They will rarely convince a Christian and I have yet to see a non-Christian which needs convincing. I am linking to the article below because what I see here is a challenge to Christians to…

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Sermon – Beating a Child to Death

Ellen from GCM shared this link to a podcast by Kevin Swanson (who advocates spanking,) called, Beating a Child to Death She says, this critique of the Pearls is a great message for a conservative homeschooling advocate to be putting out there. He does not explicitly name the Pearls or NGJ, but he explains the…

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Letter to a Library

Brenda K.  has written a letter to her public library, asking them to remove To Train Up a Child from circulation. I am posting her letter in case someone might find a use for it. Note that she attached a print out of a news story about the Schatz case. You can find many such…

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The Art of Spanking

Another Reaction to the Schatz story.  I want to make one point:  Lydia’s sister was not just sent to the hospital with massive bruising, her kidneys were also starting to shut down.  In other words, she was beat within an inch of her life and thanks to God, they were able to save her life.…

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For the Children’s Sake (TV)

This news story was just featured on a local (to the Schatz family) CBS station. TulipGirl has added the video to her blog in an entry called, Investigating: Why’s Behind Child Abuse. I believe this means that I no longer have to worry about KHSL taking it down.  Thank you, TulipGirl! Note: you may have…

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The 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…

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In 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…

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Reactions 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,…

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Letter 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,…

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First 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…

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The 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…

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