Duggar Family’s eldest molested his own sisters

UPDATE: Some of you might not understand why I am taking such a hardcore stance against this man.  Allow me to explain. When I was 9 years old, not long after I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal saviour; I had a young man, by the name of Mark Bloom, who lives in Melvindale, Michigan attempt to sexually molest me in the bathroom of Open Door Baptist Church, which used to be in the Delray district of Detroit. So, yes, this one is very personal to me. 

This is sick as heck and it totally cheeses me off!

The story via InTouch Weekly:

This is a perfect example of the issues that I have with the Church world and the Independent Baptists….

Jim Bob Duggar waited more than a year after his son, Josh, confessed tosexually molesting several female minors before contacting police, In Touch Magazine is reporting exclusively, based on information contained in the official police report.

What’s more, Jim Bob informed the elders of his church about Joshua’s actions and they waited three months before contacting authorities. The explosive new information is contained in a Springdale, Ark., police report obtained by In Touch magazine.

The report has been hidden since 2006 and was just obtained by the mag through a Freedom of information Act request. Jim Bob also refused to allow police to interview Josh when they opened a felony investigation in 2006. The Duggars star on TLC’s hit show 19 Kids and Counting.

In Touch magazine first broke the news of the Duggars’ underage sexual molestation scandal in this week’s magazine. (Note: Josh’s name is redacted from the police report but In Touch has confirmed the passages that refer to him.)

Other bombshells in the police report are: Josh Duggar was investigated for multiple sex offenses — including forcible fondling — against five minors. Some of the alleged offenses investigated were felonies. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were interview by the Springdale Police department on Dec. 12, 2006. The report says that James told police he was alerted in March, 2002 by a female minor that Josh — who turned 14-years-old that month — had been touching her breasts and genitals while she slept. This allegedly happened on multiple occasions. In 2006, Jim Bob told police that in July, 2002 Josh admitted to fondling a minor’s breasts while she slept. “James said that they disciplined (redacted, Josh) after this incident.” The family did not alert authorities.

Other bombshells in the police report are: Josh Duggar was investigated for multiple sex offenses — including forcible fondling — against five minors. Some of the alleged offenses investigated were felonies. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were interview by the Springdale Police department on Dec. 12, 2006. The report says that James told police he was alerted in March, 2002 by a female minor that Josh — who turned 14-years-old that month — had been touching her breasts and genitals while she slept. This allegedly happened on multiple occasions. In 2006, Jim Bob told police that in July, 2002 Josh admitted to fondling a minor’s breasts while she slept. “James said that they disciplined (redacted, Josh) after this incident.” The family did not alert authorities.

Now he reason for my anger is not what you might think. My biggest reason is this right here…. Via Wikipedia:

The Duggars are devout Independent Baptists[9] and are adherents of the Christian patriarchy movement.[10] In accordance with their beliefs, they watch only what they consider to be wholesome family television on DVD and various historical events. Their Internet service is filtered.

They adhere to certain standards of modesty in clothing in accordance with their religious beliefs. Shorts and tank tops are prohibited, and the women do not wear skirts with a length above the knee. According to Michelle, the Duggars feel that exposure of the thighs amounts to “nakedness and shame,” and runs the risk of “defrauding” others by encouraging lustful thoughts. They avoid beaches and swimming in public to negate the possibility of exposure to other women and “lustful thoughts” by their men.[11] Female family members do not cut their hair short, and males are clean-shaven and short-haired. They practice chaperonedcourtship, instead of typical dating, which includes rules against such things as any physical contact. The suitor must ask permission from the young woman’s father before approaching her for a courtship and before proposing to her.

They are of the same doctrinal stance as me; this is horrible. It makes all of we independent Baptists look like crazy people. People say, “don’t judge.” To which I say, “Like hell!” These people are supposed to shining examples of what “true Christianity” is supposed to be about. …and like most Christians, especially Fundy Christians, they got the bully pulpit, and made some good money off the show, only to find out, they are a bunch of flipping fakes! Just like the Duck Dynasty people!

Here is the lame statement put on facebook:

Please read the following messages:

From Jim Bob and Michelle:

Back 12 years ago our family went through one of the most difficult times of our lives. When Josh was a young teenager, he made some very bad mistakes and we were shocked. We had tried to teach him right from wrong. That dark and difficult time caused us to seek God like never before. Even though we would never choose to go through something so terrible, each one of our family members drew closer to God. We pray that as people watch our lives they see that we are not a perfect family. We have challenges and struggles everyday. It is one of the reasons we treasure our faith so much because God’s kindness and goodness and forgiveness are extended to us — even though we are so undeserving. We hope somehow the story of our journey — the good times and the difficult times — cause you to see the kindness of God and learn that He can bring you through anything.

From Josh:

Twelve years ago, as a young teenager I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. I hurt others, including my family and close friends. I confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling. I understood that if I continued down this wrong road that I would end up ruining my life. I sought forgiveness from those I had wronged and asked Christ to forgive me and come into my life. I would do anything to go back to those teen years and take different actions. In my life today, I am so very thankful for God’s grace, mercy and redemption.

From Anna:

I can imagine the shock many of you are going through reading this. I remember feeling that same shock. It was not at the point of engagement, or after we were married – it was two years before Josh asked me to marry him. When my family and I first visited the Duggar Home, Josh shared his past teenage mistakes. I was surprised at his openness and humility and at the same time didn’t know why he was sharing it. For Josh he wanted not just me but my parents to know who he really was — even every difficult past mistakes. At that point and over the next two years, Josh shared how the counseling he received changed his life as he continued to do what he was taught. And when you, our sweet fans, first met me when Josh asked me to marry him… I was able to say, “Yes” knowing who Josh really is – someone who had gone down a wrong path and had humbled himself before God and those whom he had offended. Someone who had received the help needed to change the direction of his life and do what is right. I want to say thank you to those who took time over a decade ago to help Josh in a time of crisis. Your investment changed his life from going down the wrong path to doing what is right. If it weren’t for your help I would not be here as his wife — celebrating 6 1/2 years of marriage to a man who knows how to be a gentleman and treat a girl right. Thank you to all of you who tirelessly work with children in crisis, you are changing lives and I am forever grateful for all of you.

Sorry, but that has to be the lamest excuse for a reason for what this kid did. He should be in prison and is not. Now, here’s another fun fact the sheriff that talked to this kid? He ended up getting 53 years in prison for child porn charges. Oh, there is something seriously wrong in Tontitown, Arkansas, something awfully wrong and it isn’t “oh, those meanie liberals picking on those wonderful Christian/Baptist people” either!

Others: People.com, Associated Press, NY Daily News, TMZ.com, Raw Story, Right Wing Watch, The Daily Caller and Gawker

I thought Rod Dreher said he was a Christian?

If so, why is he drinking and writing articles about beer?

This is the same Rod Dreher that used to write over at belief.net and go on about how Christian he really was.

So much for separation from the world. I guess I should not expect too much; he is, after all, one of those wishy-washy evangelicals.

How soon they forget:

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. — (2 Corinthians 6:14-18 KJV)

Seeing that Rod is a part of the wishy-washy evangelical crowd, he will most likely use Matthew 15:11 as his screwball defense of drinking. Which is, of course, wrong. because there, Christ was simply rebuking the Pharisees for their hypocrisy.  Which is basically, what I am doing here with Rod Dreher. I used to respect the guy, not anymore. Dreher might have been on point about Sarah Palin in 2008. But, as far as I am concerned; his Christianity is a joke — much like the rest of the evangelical community.

For more on Christians and drinking, see here.

“I thought the Bible says we are not to judge?”

Wrong. Matthew 7:1 was Christ’s message to the unbelievers, not to Christians, he was addressing the Pharisees. The Bible says that we believers are to judge righteous judgment. For more on that, see here.

I just simply feel that if Rod Dreher is going to pawn himself off as a so-called “Christian,” he ought to start acting like it or drop the charade. 

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Disclosure: I am in no way, shape or form, affiliated with way of life ministries or FBIS.  I am simply a reader of David Cloud’s newsletters and I own one of David Cloud’s encyclopedias. If you have a beef, with what I have written, come to me, not him. Thanks.