Bill Gothard Explains Road Safety (aka How Not to Get Raped)

Bill Gothard claims that a victim of sexual assault who does not cry out—who remains silent for whatever reason—is equally guilty with her attacker.

Blanket Training is About Adults, Not Children

“At its core, blanket training is not for children. It is for parents who desire their children’s spirits broken and their voices silenced.”

4 Reasons Conservatives Should Join Liberals in Opposing the Duggars

“Conservatives should be just as vocal in opposing the Duggars as liberals have been. Here are 4 reasons why.”

What is Quiverfull?

“When I speak of the ‘Quiverfull movement’ I really mean all of those who are influenced by Quiverfull ideas, not simply those who go all the way and reject birth control entirely. For me, the idea of raising children to be arrows shot into the world is a more important part of Quiverfull than is a complete rejection of birth control.”

Not On Your Side, Debi: Jeri Lofland’s Thoughts

“This week, embattled IBLP founder Bill Gothard received aid from an unexpected quarter–homeschool mom and popular author Debi Pearl… Debi came out swinging against IBLP victims who have gone public with their stories on ‘Recovering Grace’ and other websites.”

The Political Reach of Bill Gothard: Jeri Lofland’s Thoughts

“With Bill Gothard’s ceaseless emphasis on authority, obedience, and chain-of-command, it should be no surprise that he is compulsively attracted to men (and more rarely, women) whom he perceives to be in a position of power. He believes without question that his organization has answers that can solve the problems faced by any public official, if they can only work together to promote Gothard’s vision. This characteristic has resulted in an extensive mycelial network whereby Gothard silently influences public policy across the country.”