Bill Gothard’s Brother Accused of Racketeering, Stealing Millions from the...
David Locke Gothard, the brother of IBLP's disgraced founder Bill Gothard, stands accused of racketeering and fraud.
View ArticleWhy Mocking the Duggar Children Should Be Off-Limits
"Mocking the kids for doing the only things they’ve ever known isn’t doing anything other than entertaining yourself at the expense of kids."
View ArticleA Quickie on “Defrauding”
"There are a few problems with Bill Gothard's definition of 'defraud.'"
View ArticleWhite Nationalism and Racism in Christian Patriarchy’s Background
"Both Doug Wilson and Doug Philips are fans of Dabney, an influential figure white nationalists love to quote."
View ArticleDavid Barton: Homespun History
"When Bill Gothard first distributed David Barton's 'America's Godly Heritage' to homeschooling families in his Advanced Training Institute, I was entranced."
View ArticleFrom Silence to Exposure: Why Did Michael Farris Speak Out Now?
"I believe the reason why people remain silent is because they are serving their personal idol, rather than Christ."
View ArticleHSLDA Gave This Man Their Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Just 4 Years...
And the 2010 "Gregg Harris" Lifetime Achievement Award goes to...
View ArticleMichelle Duggar’s Hypocrisy Regarding Sexual Predators
"Join the conversation on Twitter: #DuggarHypocrisy."
View ArticleThe Reluctant Rebel: Gemma’s Story, Part Three
HA note: The author’s name has been changed to ensure anonymity. “Gemma” is a pseudonym specifically chosen by the author. < Part Two Part Three: Sophomore Year I had apparently made enough...
View ArticleGothard’s Sex Rules: Marital Consent? What’s That?
HA note: The following is reprinted with permission from Libby Anne’s blog Love Joy Feminism. It was originally published on Patheos on May 13, 2014. My family never attended one of Bill Gothard’s...
View ArticleI Fight These Demons So I Can Explain The Scars: Shiphrah’s Story, Part Two
HA note: The author’s name has been changed to ensure anonymity. “Shiphrah” is a pseudonym. < Part One Part Two I grew up thinking I was unworthy. Unworthy of love, nice things, friends, God’s...
View ArticleI Fight These Demons So I Can Explain The Scars: Shiphrah’s Story, Part One
HA note: The author’s name has been changed to ensure anonymity. “Shiphrah” is a pseudonym. Part One I was never good enough. From as far back as I can remember, I was never good enough. I was told I...
View Article“Everyone is Forgiving”: Bill Gothard’s Bold-Faced Lies
Jeri Lofland blogs at Heresy in the Heartland. The following was originally published by Jeri on July 3, 2014 with the title “When Apologies Make It Worse,” and is reprinted with permission. Since...
View ArticleA *Real* Investigation into IBLP
IBLP’s Headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. Jeri Lofland blogs at Heresy in the Heartland. The following was originally published by Jeri on June 22, 2014, and is reprinted with permission....
View ArticleIBLP’s Statement Is A Disgrace
By R.L Stollar, HA Community Coordinator Earlier today, the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) released a statement by their board concerning the resignation of Bill Gothard and the many...
View ArticleWhy Christian Homeschooling Culture Is Not a Safe Space
HA note: The following is reprinted with permission from Libby Anne’s blog Love Joy Feminism. It was originally published on Patheos on May 26, 2014. Some months ago I stated in a blog post that I was...
View ArticleNot On Your Side, Debi: Jeri Lofland’s Thoughts
Jeri Lofland blogs at Heresy in the Heartland. The following was originally published by Jeri on April 27, 214, and is reprinted with permission. This week, embattled IBLP founder Bill Gothard...
View ArticleBill Gothard Resigns from IBLP
By R.L. Stollar, HA Community Coordinator Bill Gothard resigned today from the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) and its affiliated organizations. Last month the IBLP board placed Gothard on...
View ArticleIBLP Board Places Bill Gothard on “Administrative Leave”
By R.L. Stollar, HA Community Coordinator WORLD Magazine has just announced that Bill Gothard, founder of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) and the Advanced Training Institute homeschool...
View ArticleOak Brook College of Law Distances Itself from Bill Gothard and IBLP
By R.L. Stollar, HA Community Coordinator In the wake of allegations and evidence that Bill Gothard has sexually harassed and molested young women for several decades, Oak Brook College of Law (OBCL)...
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