[CatherineofAragon]

I’m not accusing the Duggars of anything; it’s pretty common knowledge that they follow Gothard.

And I don’t “begrudge” them the way they bring up their children; it’s their choice. But I’m free to comment on it, and I think it’s strange and extreme.

One can dress modestly without being covered neck to feet. Legalism is a trap. Again, they can do what they want, but IMO it’s strange. The fact that Gothard tells women how to dress, how to wear their hair, etc. is more proof that the whole thing is a cult.

How do you know Josh Duggar is repentant? Have you talked to him? He came clean because the mess was made public. If he’s truly repentant, good for him, but neither you nor I can judge that.

Once again, as on other threads, I note that all of the crying and wailing is over poor Josh and his parents, with very little, if any, left over for the victims.

[Jan_Sobieski]

Yes, legalism is a trap and something that every one of us must be on guard about. There have been public statements that Josh has made regarding the incidents that seem repentant (I would have to dig to find them). One comment I read from him was that he came to saving faith in Jesus because of his sin.

But once again, you are correct, I do not know him personally and I suppose it is possible that it could be a ruse.

Sin is horrible. My heart goes out to the victims. I suppose one day we will find out the extent of the damage. On that day, all of our sins will be laid out naked and open...

1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved , where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear ?