10 Surprising Revelations in the Lawsuit Against Bill Gothard and IBLP

I want to throw into stark relief the extreme predatory nature of Gothard’s actions.

A Summary of Allegations against Bill Gothard and IBLP

That all of this was taking place and was common knowledge and nothing was done attests to the abusive power cult leaders wield over their followers.

Amended Lawsuit Against Bill Gothard: Text

Today, ten women filed an amended lawsuit against Bill Gothard, accusing the IBLP and ATI founder of sexual abuse and rape.

Forest For The Trees: J’s Story

Someone lied somewhere, and seeing how I got erased from my family and communities for several years, I don’t think it was me. I was truthful once about how I felt and lost everything.

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.

Wanting to Date, Being Told to Wait: Adah’s Story, Part Three

“We dated, wouldn’t be forced into courtship, and we are okay.”

Wanting to Date, Being Told to Wait: Adah’s Story, Part Two

“I wasn’t taught consent, so I didn’t know any better.”

Hurts Me More Than You: Dom and Scout’s Stories

“Spanking teaches children that violence is love.”

Love Jesus, All Else Be Damned: Sophia’s Story

“This, to me, is what PHC stood for. Love Jesus, all else be damned.”

PHC Independent Review Committee Releases Final Report and Recommendations on Campus Sexual Assault

The PHC Independent Review Committee report is out, and the results aren’t pretty.