Update

We have heard that Liberty has sent an internal memo to their congregation categorically denying our stories. They have tried to quench the questions inside their ranks by claiming that we are lying and that they do not support abuse or abusers. They have not yet contacted us to meet to discuss our grievances nor have they wanted to deal with us on equal terms. It is easy to deny, yet they hide their faces from their victims and the witnesses that have called them out. It is easy to tell your people you are innocent, but they do not have the courage to face us. That is cowardice.

They claim they are sad that we are hurt, but they say that we have no real cause to feel hurt. This is an empty sentiment that is meant to manipulate their congregation and imply remorse. We want the leadership to be held accountable to the same standards they have held others to. This is not just a matter of theological differences, this is a matter of abusive leadership that is trying to hide their abuse behind doctrinal differences. If they are innocent, let them hear our stories in front of their congregation and let the truth reveal who is telling the facts. Put your claims to the test and let your congregation judge your actions.

They have shown that they are willing to act to save face with their people, but our pain has not upset them. They have shown by their actions that they do not grieve their abuse or pain they have caused. Abuse is abuse, this is not a movement based in hate, bitterness, differing theology, etc. This is about consistent abuse that has been hidden and supported for decades. Such manipulative memos will not stop the truth. 23.5 thousand people have read these stories, the homeschool community is talking, etc. We are not going to stop until the abuse stops. The truth will keep being made public until you deal with the abuse with the victims themselves. When you push out all of your victims and try to discredit us then of course you can tell your congregation that you are innocent. Please respect us enough to say that to our faces. Hiding and secret internal emails will not acquit you.