![]() ![]() We remain steadfastly focused on our mission of advocating for and protecting children.” At The Salvation Army, we work every single day to provide a safe, caring place for children, many of whom have been left vulnerable due to the actions of adults. Our decision is based upon our long-standing concern for the welfare of children. “The Salvation Army has denied a request by the Let Them Marry organization to conduct its event at Camp Hiawatha. In a statement, the Salvation Army said that the Quiverfull group had sought permission to use the space but that no contract had been signed and that the organization is dedicated to the safety of children. ![]() “For around $1200 per family, Quiverfull parents will spend three days ‘networking’ with similarly-delusional zealots who believe men are to be in charge, wives are to be submissive baby-makers, and children are to be sheltered, isolated, indoctrinated, and pushed toward early, prolific marriages for Jesus.”Īfter the story was published, the Salvation Army, the organization from which the Quiverfull group rented space, denied the Christian fundamentalists permission. However, the Quiverfull retreat was cancelled after being covered by Raw Story, which led to a public outcry of horror over the premise behind the Christian fundamentalist retreat. As a branch of fundamental Christianity that advocates large families, it is often associated with the Duggars. Titled the “Get Them Married” retreat, it was slated to be run by Vaughn Ohlman, an adherent of the Quiverfull movement. ![]() The retreat was originally scheduled to take place this summer in Wichita, Kansas, according to Christian Today. Samantha Kilgore ("Inquisitr," May 7, 2016)Īn extreme Christian cult known as the Quiverfull movement, with ties to the Duggar family, is crying Christian persecution after facing criticism over a scheduled retreat designed to marry off teens. Quiverfull Cult Cries Christian Persecution After Backlash over Child Bride Retreat ![]()
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