An open letter to Frank Schaeffer

Dear Frank, I am a former Christian homeschooling mother of seven who finally walked away from fundamentalism after our radical extremism drove my oldest daughter to attempt suicide ~ and I would like to help you spread your message and sell your books. In bible college, your father was my absolute hero ~ I read [...]

Biblical sexism tops "Ten worst verses in the Bible"

I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. (1 Timothy 2:12)   by Vyckie Recently, I came across a “Ship of Fools” video which invited people to submit their nominations for the “Ten worst verses of the Bible” At first, I assumed that Ship of [...]

It's About MONEY

With Promises of Protection, Security and Ultimate Victory, Peddlers of “Family Values” Manufactured a Culture War, and Capitalized on Our Fears Please note: This post has been modified to clarify the point I want to make which is this: I have no problem with making a buck ~ earning an honest living. In fact, that’s [...]

IT’S TRUE: We’ve thrown out the BABY … and the bath water

by Vyckie There have been several Christian readers of this blog recently who are leaving comments to the affect that Laura and I were “following” ~ a cultic movement ~ “interpretations of man” ~ a false understanding of God. Their message is this, “Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water! If only you [...]

Vyckie's Story: I Am Not Trapped!

Okay ~ I’m finished posting the part of my story which I wrote for my uncle ~ and before I start writing “the rest of the story” ~ I want to share part of the last letter that I wrote to Ron. (Warning: my letters to Uncle Ron were always way too long!) After nearly [...]