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Old 03-21-2010, 02:32 PM   #24
boobymummy
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Default Re: Is "Above Rubies" gothardism/quiverful?

I have found AR very confusing, because while they are so empowering in some ways, they also include a lot of stories from families that for instance, follow the Pearls. I recall one article which the family was saying "Some people think we are too hardcore, but look at our children, they are so obedient. We believe in first time obedience" etc. It often contradicts. I suppose from what Adelynne said, that that is just them trying to let ppl be free to have their own opinions.

I think the dangerous thing is that they make statements which can be viewed differently depending on the lense that you are looking through. Eg. One massive header said "SUBMIT TO YOUR HUSBAND IN EVERYTHING!!!" (the Greek says "every high thing")

They also seem to have a "chain of command" mindset or maybe this is just from some of the articles they accept.

Nancy did one article on 'discipline', in which she was clearly referring to spanking. She said that her daughter Evangeline has been "disciplining" her children since they were quite young, (she has 10 kids) and she can take them to the shops with ease. She said they were very good kids. Apparently the spanking resulted in "the peacable fruit of righteousness". I had to wonder if Serene is less punitive or something, I wondered why Nancy didn't mention her kids were good too?

Yeah so overall, I get very confused by AR because they seem so perfect, I have to wonder if I am doing things wrong?

Thankyou Adelynne, your response brings me much more clarity

---------- Post added at 09:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 PM ----------

What are their views on adoption? They seem very pro adoption and inclusive of their adopted kids???
 
 
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