I'm probably just cynical or judgemental, but are they for real? ...or some kind of cult?
The Dugger's?
I'm probably just cynical or judgemental, but are they for real? ...or some kind of cult?
Yes, they are for real. They are a Christian family and good people. Their Christian belief is very conservative and a bit over conservative in some areas if you ask me, but to each their own. I do not agree with their belief on birth control amongst other small petty issues. But this family are Christians and apparently live their life serving God.
Biblically Balanced Czar
They made their choice on having as many children as the Lord would give them long before the TV show.
There are also many other families who have as many or more children as the Duggar's have, also based on the Biblical promises that children are a Blessing from the Lord.
They supported their children before the TV show, were/are Faithful to the Lord (yes, I know some of their associations have been/are in question regarding Gothard), but I think (speculation) that possibly the TV show is a Blessing that the Lord gave to them for being faithful. Only time will tell if this is so.
In my opinion, it is refreshing to see the Duggars, the Roloffs, and the Goselings - warts and all, proclaiming that their Saviour is Jesus Christ!
Contrast their "reality tv" with the "Girls Next Door," the "Osborns" the "Hilton Disaster" etc . . . I could go on ad nauseum!
Why shouldn't Christians take money for living their lives? People immediately think the worst . . . but if their testimony influences one person to accept Jesus as Savior . . . it is worth more than all the money in the world!
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh:
Psalms 2:2-4a
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Did you all hear there's going to be a new Duggar baby in October? Jim Bob and Michelle are going to be grandparents! They announced on the Today Show that Josh and Anna are expecting their first baby. Congratulations to the Duggar Family!
That kind of sums it up for me. I don't agree with all their belief system but have absolutely no question that they love God and He is the center of their family.Originally Posted by Freeper
And I agree with the previous poster that it is refreshing to see families that value their faith and have God as the center of their family- such as the Duggars and the Roloffs and the Goselings-on reality TV as a balance to some of the others
I like the family. Their family is very interesting & all of the kids seem so sweet & well behaved. Parents who televise their family seem to get a bad rap these days
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Thanks Sing for the most recent background on Bill Gothard. When I was first saved and young, there was a couple in our church that tried to get my husband and I to go to one of their weekend retreats. I started investigating them then, just from the brochures and things they had available at the time. From the outside it all looked very legalistic to me. My husband, who had been a Christian much longer than I, was not interested in attending so we never went.
"..but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me." -Ezek. 3:14
May it ever be so!
I didn't realize that they adhered to Gothard, Sing. That was news to me. We knew a family years ago that were also part of the Gothard philosophy. They were a bit different than we were and wanted us to join. We bowed out.
The Duggars impress me in the way they live their lives and rear their children. Some aspects are a bit different than what I am accustomed to, but I will say that they are so refreshing in this day of great cultural and spiritual darkness.
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Same here--and their kids are so cute. They seem so well-behaved and they seem to have such a good grounding. I like their show but I don't watch it very often. I'd rather have that on than most any other show.
Personally, I couldn't feel like I would ever be capable of having that many children, either physically, mentally, or financially. I also wouldn't like my older children taking care of the younger ones, but maybe there's nothing wrong w/ that; it's just a 'foreign' concept for me to comprehend. I like to have indicidual time with my child. There is no way that Michelle could have that every day. It is impossible for her to spend one hour a day with each of her children. There's just not that much time to go around. Again, maybe that's ok, but it's just not for me. But, ya know, her husband has provided for his family and is a good father (at least by appearances) to his children.
“My Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” (John 6:40)
BTW, my son is now in the 7th grade!
John 17 for 30 days
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I personally LOVE the Duggars. I think they seem like a nice, God-fearing family. I could care less how many children they have, I'm a person who is always happy to congratulate, not belittle (not that anyone is doing that here).
Children ARE blessings, no matter how many!
And if an older sister is comforting her little brother and it's not the mother, that's okay too. Maybe he wanted her? My daughters comfort the baby of our family when needed also!
Last edited by Sing4Him; April 14th, 2009 at 09:16 AM. Reason: per above
My testimony can be found here, post #227:
http://www.rr-bb.com/showthread.php?t=105938&page=12
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"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." -Jeremiah 33:3
Well I had six, 1 boy and 5 girls. The last four girls came in less then five years, and it was HARD!!! I told someone I should be the poster woman for birth control, LOL! In today's world it is different then 100 years ago. In the days of Laura Ingall's maybe, but in today's world unless you are completely cut-off from any outside influences then go for it, but since that is not realistic I am here to say it is NOT easy!
I would be truly impressed to see the Duggar parents adopt some unwanted children into their home.
I didn't know this either...
Whenever I watch their show, it always impresses me how well behaved their children are... I wish I could handle more than 2 kids!I don't think I would have enough patience or energy! Another thing is the children always seem so happy helping each other out and not complaining!
I think they are Christians, but they creep me out. Big time.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaay too Stepford for me.
But, more power to them, as long as she can have them and he can support them, I have no problems with it. The kids seem well adjusted and well cared for.
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