The Hammer Drops: Dr. Kenneth Copley Exposed – Adoption into a Family

Once my adoption was final, my name was changed a third time to Ruth Esther Copley. And thus began a nightmare from hell over the next twelve years.

Deconversion: Vanessa’s Story, Part Three

“my faith was indeed nothing short of real to me, and for many years, i viewed god and my faith in him as the underlying force that got me through those painful times of abuse, abandonment, betrayal, fear, uncertainty, poverty, and loneliness. i held onto the bible verses i had already learned by heart, thanks to awana.”

Deconversion: Vanessa’s Story, Part Two

“i attended awana camp for five consecutive summers, starting my eighth grade year. it is no exaggeration to say that the awana camp experience is overwhelmingly similar to jesus camp. awana taught me far more about the bible than any other source in my life. it grounded me, rooted me, solidified my faith more than anything else.”

The Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute: NCFCA and Growing Up in a Conservative Bubble — Libby Anne’s Thoughts

“Homeschool debate was founded by Christy Shipe, the daughter of Michael Farris, founder of HSLDA. The goal of homeschool debate was to train up a generation of young people for public speaking and political involvement in an effort to restore America to its Christian foundation. We were those young people.”

We Need Advocates: Philosophical Perspectives’s Story, Part One

“We are the poster children of the homeschooling movement. And yet, we suffered serious abuse and neglect.”

Looking Down Their Noses: Jamie’s Story

It’s being open minded and honest and putting your kids first. And isn’t that what parenting is all about?

Homeschool Confidential: Leaving Generation Joshua

“To my subculture, Generation Joshua means two things. First, it is a Christian youth organization founded by HSLDA. But more importantly, Generation Joshua is a metaphor. It is a rallying cry based on a jumbled amalgam of biblical stories with the purpose of cultural inspiration.”