Capturing the Minds of Daughters via Reconstructionism, Gary DeMar, The American Vision, and the Homeschool Movement

With the demise of the ministry of Doug Phillips, and now the negative connotations of the word patriarchy, I’ve wondered what would be happening in Reconstructionist/Dominionist circles. It’s been a while since I’ve written about Reconstructionism/Dominionism and how many in the Religious Right have Reconstructionist roots. But this week I read an article and saw a video on the topic, and wanted to highlight a bit from each, showing that Reconstructionism is alive and well.

The Ideology of Underage Marriages in Conservative Christianity

Rather than at least remaining neutral on the subject or better yet, speaking up for voiceless girls and young women like the Bible adjures Christians to do, certain teachers, preachers, and celebrities like Swanson, Bruehner, Robertson, the Duggar family, and others, actively encourage early marriage, even child marriage…

HSLDA’s Will Estrada Endorses Ted Cruz

HSLDA’s Will Estrada is one of the national co-chairs of the “Homeschoolers for Cruz” Coalition.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Reverse Decision, Withdraw from Homeschool Conference

This evening, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar reversed their commitment from earlier today and withdrew from speaking at the upcoming Rocky Mountain Super Conference on the Family.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar to Speak Next Week at Homeschool Conference

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will be speaking next week at the Rocky Mountain Super Conference on the Family.

Shame on You, Kevin Swanson

“Kevin Swanson views victims of sexual abuse as bitter and he has very little empathy toward victims of abuse.”

Kevin Swanson on the Gen2 Survey, Homeschooling, and Sexual Abuse of Women

A former homeschool mom with a MSW examines Kevin Swanson and Brian Ray’s claim via their Gen2 Survey that homeschooling correlates with a lower likelihood of female sexual abuse.

When A Child is Taught to Hate: My Version of the Alicia Story, Part 2

“For the sister I lost and regained after ten years, I need to tell my version of the story.”

When A Child is Taught to Hate: My Version of the Alicia Story, Part 1

“I was determined to never turn my back on faith and family, as Alicia had.”

World Magazine’s Hypocrisy on Patriarchy and Child Abuse

Hey WORLD Magazine: you can’t have your cake and eat it, too.