“Biblical” Parenting: Introduction

September 3, 2012 By 21 Comments

by Latebloomer Every once in a while, I realize something shockingly obvious, something that confronts yet another false assumption that has managed to cling to my mind even as I’ve moved further and further away from my fundamentalist Christian roots. In the whole Bible, there is not a single verse that credits parents for having [...]

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Millipede Part 24 – The Breakup

August 29, 2012 By 4 Comments
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by Millipede The next day I got up. As I showered and got dressed I thought of the previous night’s events. I was tired, a bit worried, but mostly resolved. I was going to have a final talk with my husband; lay the cards on the table concerning our future. The discussion started as others [...]

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Millipede Part 23

August 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
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by Millipede The moment of truth came one Saturday night. No surprises there. Of course, my husband had decided to have something to drink. I abstained of course, someone would have to be ready to call 911. Even though the any possible seizure would not occur until the following day, a 400+ pound man could [...]

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NLQ FAQ Revisited: How can I help my “Quiverfull” friend?

August 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

by Vyckie   Q: How can I help my “Quiverfull” friend? I have a good friend who is really into the quiverfull/patriarchy lifestyle. She is always careful to appear cheerful and happy with her family life, but I have often suspected that things are not quite as rosy as she wants everyone to believe. After [...]

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Biology 101 Anyone?

August 20, 2012 By 23 Comments
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by Calulu When I first read the headline this weekend I was incredulous. I sat there dumb founded just staring at the screen, not believing what I was reading, this newest cannon volley that is the  war on women and women’s reproductive rights. Sadly it wasn’t a joke. This is what I saw – Republican [...]

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