Why don't I follow the "Duggar Family" but agree with.....

some of the things that they do?

Answer:  Because, I don't really follow their style of Christian belief.  Yes, they follow a conservative based belief (verses one with more brotherly and sisterly love whenever possible), but their particular belief seems to be based solely on appearing before a "camera," rather than appearing before the Heavenly Judge.  I don't have anything against people who work in front of a Camera (like a person who reports the weather or does documentaries).

The time and energy they use in putting on makeup seems to be time "wasted" in my opinion. I think it is better use of time to learn about a different culture and language so that a person can actually appreciate people to different nationality and culture.  Doing so would make it EASIER to share the gospel with strangers.

I don't believe the family would be prepared to deal with an actual persecution if it came to the community.  Who knows, I could be wrong (like the recent Church shooting in Texas).  Furthermore, what impact are they going to make on other people's lives outside of their family, if they will not allow their children to develop talents outside of just appearing pretty in front of a camera?

Seriously.

I think it would almost be of more value in time and energy to keep up with pop-singers (even though they are a little odd sometimes) and see how they develop their "singing voice,"  or to keep up with writers and see how they develop their "writing skills," or to develop their "engineering skills" ....... xyz skill.

Basically, the life presented to the children is to "listen to mom and dad."  Its not based off of listening to the actual bible.  It is like a version of the "political gospel" which picks the verses they like and then ignores the rest.  Kinda like setting up the idea that women will ALWAYS stay at home (which there is nothing bad with staying home as a whole), but can never develop wisdom in learning to crochet a better stitch or go rock climbing for a day.

There is a big world out there to discover, and it isn't all obscene (yes, there is a lot of obscenity in front of the "big screen", but not everyone falls for it)

Yes, I support the idea of not choosing abortion.  Pregnancy and child bearing is hard enough.  I also support the idea of women encouraging her husband.  That should be a "no brainer," but we as humanity can't seem to figure out how to let stuff go.

BUT, I do not support their idea of allowing the "camera" and media to control the life of the family and to let that be THE ULTIMATE example of Christian home.  It isn't.  There are other people out there who are actually PRAYER warriors and investing much time into actual bible study (and other necessary studies to get the truth in the center of the heart) and applying to the good of society.

If anything, the PERSECUTED family that was forced into concentration camps and other things have been the ultimate example.  This particular family seems to "know" that persecution exists, but cover up the reality of what is actually happening to other Christians around the world as we speak so they may continue to have their names shown on camera, but don't actually admit the reality of human suffering.

https://www.persecution.com/

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