* * * There have been a few stories of spiritual abuse in the news lately. A kind reader sent me this article from The Christian Post: Spiritual Abuse: Shepherds – or Fleecers – of God's Flock? This article starts by discussing the abuse of gaining members' funds through… Continue reading Creepy Pastors and Churches Using Creepy Stalking Control Tactics
Category: BGBC Lawsuit
Glad You Asked!
Muckraker asked great questions yesterday and I'll address them on this post. MuckrakerJune 16, 2012 5:51 AM Julie Anne: What does it mean "reviews are slowly being removed"? Who removes them?? Google? The church requests it? Or demands it with some kind of legal pressure?I thought the whole point of online reviews is that "customers"… Continue reading Glad You Asked!
Survival Strategies for Hyper-Authoritarian and Repetitive Sermons
* * * I'm a little bit surprised if you are still reading my blog. The last three posts were rigged to make a point and I took you on a ride without your permission so you could understand first-hand what it felt like. I tricked you and purposefully kept the… Continue reading Survival Strategies for Hyper-Authoritarian and Repetitive Sermons
Round and Round We Go: More Court News!!!
We have a new update: The other original mother on the case has now been voluntarily dismissed from the case yesterday. WOOHOO!!!!! I am so thrilled for this family!!! Admin note: My daughter and I have discussed this and because this case is so public, we have just gone along with that and have… Continue reading Round and Round We Go: More Court News!!!
Additional Former Church Member Has Been Sued!
* * * I'll get to the subject of the former church member sued in just a moment, but want to make sure this point is told: I believe that suing former church members is just an extension of the spiritual abuse. How can that be? Let me explain.This is old… Continue reading Additional Former Church Member Has Been Sued!
Media Inaccuracies: Setting the Record Straight
* * * There have been some inaccuracies in news stories around the internet and I want to set them straight. This post will be updated if I see more inaccuracies: I am not single. I am married and have been married to the same man since 1985. We are… Continue reading Media Inaccuracies: Setting the Record Straight
Court News
The hearing was moved later than scheduled and lasted about 2 hours. Our attorneys were very well prepared and were simply amazing. The plaintiff's attorney told the court they were dismissing one of the defendants from the lawsuit and also some of my phrases (we still need to see the court documents). These developments are… Continue reading Court News
Court Day
Psalm 91He who dwells in the shelter of the Most Highwill rest in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snareand from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers,and under his… Continue reading Court Day
One More Day!
My attorney passed along more details about the court hearing tomorrow:The hearing will be held at the Washington County Courthouse, Hillsboro, Oregon in Courtroom 303C 9:00 AM.The hearing is open to the public. You are welcome to attend. If you plan on coming, will you either send me a note privately or leave a comment? … Continue reading One More Day!
"Justice" Responds
* * * FrederickaMay 17, 2012 11:07 AM I must confess myself mystified as to the nature of 'Justice's' complaint, which seems to be lacking in a certain, shall we say, precision. What exactly is it that he or she is alleging was done to him or her? AnonymousMay… Continue reading "Justice" Responds
Julie Anne’s Musings
Countdown: 4 more days until court hearing, drawn by 9-yr old Resident Artist I have been inundated with requests to set up a Legal Defense fund. That blesses my socks off. Thank you for your support in this practical way. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *… Continue reading Julie Anne’s Musings
A Few Notes from Julie Anne
*** Countdown: 5 days till court date, drawn by JA's 9-yr old *** Just a few things to share before a "regular" blog post coming up as my 9-yr old is busy with his drawing for the post. Phil Johnson from Grace Community Church (John MacArthur's church) reached out to me yesterday and we had… Continue reading A Few Notes from Julie Anne
Phil Johnson Issues Statement Regarding Beaverton Grace Bible Church Lawsuit Against Former Members
* * * Our former pastor, Chuck O'Neal, said in a Google review (now removed) that a pastor from Grace Community encouraged him to sue us. This is the public response from John MacArthur/Grace Community via The Wartburg Watch blog. Dee, thanks for posting the information. "In a story currently circulating… Continue reading Phil Johnson Issues Statement Regarding Beaverton Grace Bible Church Lawsuit Against Former Members
Anticipation
Six More Days Until Court Hearing There are a number of Christian bloggers keeping up with our story. Yesterday, two popular bloggers posted articles about our situation and I wanted to give more information so you can see how things fit together. I'll give a little background. This is the original Google review that was… Continue reading Anticipation
Protector: Make the Choice!!
7 days until court date! Yeah, we've gone viral. Average amount of blog hits before news media attention: 250-400 hits. Today, I have over 18,000 hits. (Did you just hear that loud thump as Julie Anne fell off the couch?) Evidently, people have been trying to leave comments, but have been unable to. Sorry, please… Continue reading Protector: Make the Choice!!
Breaking News Yet Again
Apparently word has leaked about the lawsuit to the local media. I just happened to be in Portland this weekend for a choir competition and found a number of messages from reporters asking to interview me. One down . . . . .
Note to Chuck O’Neal from Former Church Member
XXX This post was found in the comment section from Anonymous. How can one not feel the pain in this note? Chuck, Why don't you love people? 1 John says if you say you love God but don't love people you are lying and the Truth isn't in you. Don't you know you have… Continue reading Note to Chuck O’Neal from Former Church Member
Chuck O’Neal’s Original Complaints Against Julie Anne
*** Some may be interested in seeing what Chuck O'Neal calls "defamation" in his lawsuit against me and 4 others. Although the filed complaint is public, I took screen shots and blocked out my last name and left out the other defendants. These are the original complaints that were filed against me. Try to click… Continue reading Chuck O’Neal’s Original Complaints Against Julie Anne
More Damage Control on BGBC Website?
* * * People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Proverbs 16:2 * * * I have been notified of even more updates at the Beaverton Grace Bible Church website which "coincidentally" occurred less than 2 days after the… Continue reading More Damage Control on BGBC Website?
Guest Poster: Twisting Scripture to Legitimize Lawsuit
* * * My readers continue to provide excellent dialogue on the topic of the defamation lawsuit and whether the Bible condones lawsuits among Christians. This one was worth a blog post. Thank you, Anonymous! To new readers: Chuck O'Neal and Beaverton Grace Bible Church filed a defamation lawsuit against… Continue reading Guest Poster: Twisting Scripture to Legitimize Lawsuit
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