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Finding Redemption in the Josh Duggar Story
Townhall.com ^ | May 25, 2015 | Michael Brown

Posted on 05/25/2015 10:05:12 AM PDT by Kaslin

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To: CatherineofAragon

Yeah, but the size of the family is result of the sick belief system in place. While not in an of itself a bad thing, it was symptomatic of the problem.


41 posted on 05/25/2015 11:18:50 AM PDT by jimbo807
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To: freedomfiter2

They creeped me out too


42 posted on 05/25/2015 11:19:32 AM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

Now that is sick playing doctor with a sister once is kinda ok going in for a second or third opinion is sick sick sick sure she has a blouse for of goodies but its just wrong wrong wrong


43 posted on 05/25/2015 11:21:42 AM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom)
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To: ilovesarah2012

I can see your point, but if you look at what Gothard actually teaches those ideal are distorted and become something else entirely.

Questions of dress and modesty change from society to society and there is no universal indicator of modesty. Unless a mullet and a mumu are in the bible somewhere. :)


44 posted on 05/25/2015 11:22:27 AM PDT by jimbo807
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To: jimbo807

Agreed.


45 posted on 05/25/2015 11:24:04 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: CatherineofAragon

Well, that was gross. I wonder if that boy ever asked her out again? Or maybe he’s the one she married.

Just ewww...


46 posted on 05/25/2015 11:26:49 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: CatherineofAragon

The family size was no problem for me either as I fully believe that we belong wholly to Christ. God is the author of life, who are we to tell Him how he is to bless us?

Jim Bob alone gave off the creepy vibe to me, I just figured I was misreading nerdiness as creepy. Most of the guys I’ve known well were different-either athletes or real outdoorsmen. He is the softer more awkward kind. His wife always seems a bit uncomfortable when he goes into “affectionate” mode. How they ended up together is a mystery.


47 posted on 05/25/2015 11:29:27 AM PDT by NorthstarMom (God says debt is a curse and children are a blessing, yet we apply for loans and prevent pregnancy.)
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To: Dilbert San Diego

It amazes me how the progs are viciously piling on to condemn this guy while at the same time celebrating the decision of the Boy Scouts to allow sodomites as Scout leaders. ?


48 posted on 05/25/2015 11:30:10 AM PDT by semaj (.People get ready, Jesus is coming!)
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To: Kaslin

In what alternate universe, or redneck county do “Good Christians” have sex with 4 baby sisters and a cousin? Seriously sounds like a Jeff Foxworthy Joke. Seriously Josh, go convert to Islam, you’d be right at home there.


49 posted on 05/25/2015 11:36:01 AM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: NorthstarMom; al baby

I have heard others say they creeped them out. Did not realized until now how much people thought so. Until now the Munsters are now cool neighbors to have.


50 posted on 05/25/2015 11:37:40 AM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Kaslin

I was never a fan of this family. And, based on the police report, what he did at age 14 was horrible.

However, there appears to be a lot of misinformation spreading here.

For example, people are claiming there was a cover up. But, the parents told many people - church elders, family friends, and everyone they knew. So, apparently, this wasn’t a secret.

Also, people are claiming that he and his parents blame his sisters. But he and his parents never said that. So, no one knows if it’s even true that they blame the girls. The rumor started because of a curriculum the family allegedly uses. Doesn’t everyone have books that contain parts they disagree with?

The story is disturbing as is. It should start a conversation on what to do if your child is acting... disturbed. But the rumors are getting out of control.


51 posted on 05/25/2015 11:38:02 AM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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To: semaj

“It amazes me how the progs are viciously piling on to condemn this guy”

He admitted to molesting his baby sisters and a cousin. He is a child molester. What part about that don’t you get?


52 posted on 05/25/2015 11:39:15 AM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

“Also, people are claiming that he and his parents blame his sisters. “

Read this article!!http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3293067/posts


53 posted on 05/25/2015 11:42:08 AM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Tired of Taxes

Timeline.

It was years before they “went to the authorities”. AFTER the statue of limitations had expired.

And the authority was a pervert LEO who gave him a “stern talking to”.


54 posted on 05/25/2015 11:43:15 AM PDT by jimbo807
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To: CatherineofAragon

I just viewed it—that’s beyond gross.


55 posted on 05/25/2015 11:43:31 AM PDT by windcliff
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To: Morgana
"He admitted to molesting his baby sisters and a cousin. He is a child molester. What part about that don’t you get?"

You stupidly forgot to include the rest of my post. Here it is in its entirety:

It amazes me how the progs are viciously piling on to condemn this guy while at the same time celebrating the decision of the Boy Scouts to allow sodomites as Scout leaders. ?

My point in making the statement is that those on the left see no irony in their outrage and condemnation of Duggar yet are quite alright with the idea of allowing sodomites access to young boys.

I did not comment on whether the condemnation was justified or not.

Do you understand now, or should I draw you a schematic?

56 posted on 05/25/2015 11:46:30 AM PDT by semaj (.People get ready, Jesus is coming!)
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To: semaj

The reason they are piling on the Duggars is because of the hypocrisy. Condemning gays as predators of children while they had one in the house.


57 posted on 05/25/2015 11:48:46 AM PDT by jimbo807
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To: jimbo807
"The reason they are piling on the Duggars is because of the hypocrisy. Condemning gays as predators of children while they had one in the house."

Yes, I understand that, and it brings to mind a saying about people who live in glass houses.... Hypocrisy cuts both ways it seems.

58 posted on 05/25/2015 11:51:36 AM PDT by semaj (.People get ready, Jesus is coming!)
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To: semaj

Yep. If you jump into politics and chase the money, you may indeed reap the whirlwind.


59 posted on 05/25/2015 11:52:24 AM PDT by jimbo807
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To: Morgana

I did read the article. It refers to some writing in a curriculum the parents are reported to use.


60 posted on 05/25/2015 11:55:05 AM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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