R.L. Stollar
@rlstollar.bsky.social
Child liberation theologian, child and survivor advocate. Learn more about my work: www.rlstollar.com. He/him.
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R.L. Stollar
@rlstollar.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Hi to new folks!! I am a homeschool alum, exvangelical, child and survivor advocate, and child liberation theologian.
My website:
rlstollar.com.
My book:
www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Chil....
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My website:
rlstollar.com.
My book:
www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Chil....
Starter pack on homeschooling:
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I have to admit: James Dobson in the #EpsteinFiles is not something I had on my Bingo card. He wasn't a direct predator but it seems he *was* a resource for them.
Robert Evans underestimated it when he called Dobson a bastard.
podbay.fm/p/behind-the...
Robert Evans underestimated it when he called Dobson a bastard.
podbay.fm/p/behind-the...
February 4, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I have to admit: James Dobson in the #EpsteinFiles is not something I had on my Bingo card. He wasn't a direct predator but it seems he *was* a resource for them.
Robert Evans underestimated it when he called Dobson a bastard.
podbay.fm/p/behind-the...
Robert Evans underestimated it when he called Dobson a bastard.
podbay.fm/p/behind-the...
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Dobson was definitely one of the demi-gods often quoted in my fundamentalist evangelical upbringing in the 1980s. He's definitely a contributor to my leaving organized religion and never returning. Once you let yourself think rationally, these views are immoral and just crazy.
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Dobson was definitely one of the demi-gods often quoted in my fundamentalist evangelical upbringing in the 1980s. He's definitely a contributor to my leaving organized religion and never returning. Once you let yourself think rationally, these views are immoral and just crazy.
James Dobson is in the Epstein files, per the vital research of homeschool alum @dlmayfield.bsky.social.
Link to post:
www.threads.com/@d_l_mayfiel....
Link to post:
www.threads.com/@d_l_mayfiel....
February 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
James Dobson is in the Epstein files, per the vital research of homeschool alum @dlmayfield.bsky.social.
Link to post:
www.threads.com/@d_l_mayfiel....
Link to post:
www.threads.com/@d_l_mayfiel....
Something to keep in mind when you read that Jeffrey Epstein cited James Dobson...
How Dad’s Penis Cures Homosexual Kids, According to James Dobson
By recommending this disturbing advice from Joseph Nicolosi, James Dobson is directly promoting and encouraging child sexual abuse.
rlstollar.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Something to keep in mind when you read that Jeffrey Epstein cited James Dobson...
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Nearly 30,000 Minnesotans trained as constitutional observers
The Immigrant Defense Network works with more than 100 organizations to help train constitutional observers. At the end of November, there were 2,500 trained observers. That number has soared as more ...
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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This is good. CT needs to have some regulations put in because some of these kids are not getting adequate education. I know this from experience.
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“What I would like to see us do is have a requirement that any family that’s had involvement with DCF not be allowed to withdraw their child from school."
“What I would like to see us do is have a requirement that any family that’s had involvement with DCF not be allowed to withdraw their child from school."
www.wtnh.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 PM
This is good. CT needs to have some regulations put in because some of these kids are not getting adequate education. I know this from experience.
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“What I would like to see us do is have a requirement that any family that’s had involvement with DCF not be allowed to withdraw their child from school."
“What I would like to see us do is have a requirement that any family that’s had involvement with DCF not be allowed to withdraw their child from school."
www.wtnh.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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“What I would like to see us do is have a requirement that any family that’s had involvement with DCF not be allowed to withdraw their child from school."
“What I would like to see us do is have a requirement that any family that’s had involvement with DCF not be allowed to withdraw their child from school."
No-fault divorce is a public good and is abuse prevention. It is linked to declines in domestic violence (against and by both genders), female suicide (around 20%), and women murdered by intimate partners.
Defend it shamelessly.
Defend it shamelessly.
A Pastor Defends No-Fault Divorce
Why I went from having contempt for this legal process to believing it is a lifesaver.
sojo.net
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 AM
No-fault divorce is a public good and is abuse prevention. It is linked to declines in domestic violence (against and by both genders), female suicide (around 20%), and women murdered by intimate partners.
Defend it shamelessly.
Defend it shamelessly.
Pretty rich of Tim Whitaker to claim something is “an unaccountable movement” when he took no accountability for the abuse allegations against himself in the exvangelical movement.
Why The Epstein Files Change Nothing for Conservative Christians
"Touch not God’s anointed”—even if he sexually assaults women
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Pretty rich of Tim Whitaker to claim something is “an unaccountable movement” when he took no accountability for the abuse allegations against himself in the exvangelical movement.
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Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Only 9% of white evangelical Protestants say the Epstein files are important.
Americans’ Views on the Epstein Files
The controversy over the Epstein files has drawn renewed public attention, particularly as questions arise about President Donald Trump’s response to their release. Using data from PRRI’s 2025…
prri.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Only 9% of white evangelical Protestants say the Epstein files are important.
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nobody saying 'dont monitor or regulate homeschooling' deserves the benefit of the doubt
sorry not sorry
you can think homeschooling is cool! thats fine! but if youre not an abusive freak then some barebones rules - some kind of system to make sure kids are safe and learning - should be obvious
sorry not sorry
you can think homeschooling is cool! thats fine! but if youre not an abusive freak then some barebones rules - some kind of system to make sure kids are safe and learning - should be obvious
Homeschool alum Amy Buchmeyer speaks of a "diverse and growing cohort of people who have firsthand experience with homeschooling." Yes, and that cohort overwhelmingly supports homeschool oversight because of our personal experiences of abuse or knowing abused homeschooled kids.
In Defense of Homeschool Families
In the aggregate, homeschoolers are overwhelmingly proving that neither traditional public schooling nor government regulation is necessary for children to thrive both academically and socially.
hslda.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
nobody saying 'dont monitor or regulate homeschooling' deserves the benefit of the doubt
sorry not sorry
you can think homeschooling is cool! thats fine! but if youre not an abusive freak then some barebones rules - some kind of system to make sure kids are safe and learning - should be obvious
sorry not sorry
you can think homeschooling is cool! thats fine! but if youre not an abusive freak then some barebones rules - some kind of system to make sure kids are safe and learning - should be obvious
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the John Oliver segment on the homeschool lobby was wild
"States such as Connecticut, Illinois and West Virginia have attempted to pass additional reporting requirements to guard against child abuse in homeschool settings. They’re running up against parents’ rights groups and homeschooling advocates."
‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation • Stateline
Recent high-profile child abuse deaths in several states have led to renewed calls from state lawmakers for stronger homeschooling regulations.
stateline.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
the John Oliver segment on the homeschool lobby was wild
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Periodic reminder that spanking is — without even a hint of exaggeration — sexual abuse. You would absolutely recognize that if an adult man non-consensually spanked an adult woman. Spanking a child is worse in literally every way. Just because the law doesn't say it doesn't mean it's not so.
February 3, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Periodic reminder that spanking is — without even a hint of exaggeration — sexual abuse. You would absolutely recognize that if an adult man non-consensually spanked an adult woman. Spanking a child is worse in literally every way. Just because the law doesn't say it doesn't mean it's not so.
Homeschool alum Amy Buchmeyer speaks of a "diverse and growing cohort of people who have firsthand experience with homeschooling." Yes, and that cohort overwhelmingly supports homeschool oversight because of our personal experiences of abuse or knowing abused homeschooled kids.
In Defense of Homeschool Families
In the aggregate, homeschoolers are overwhelmingly proving that neither traditional public schooling nor government regulation is necessary for children to thrive both academically and socially.
hslda.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Homeschool alum Amy Buchmeyer speaks of a "diverse and growing cohort of people who have firsthand experience with homeschooling." Yes, and that cohort overwhelmingly supports homeschool oversight because of our personal experiences of abuse or knowing abused homeschooled kids.
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”Parents rights” to treat their children as property.
"States such as Connecticut, Illinois and West Virginia have attempted to pass additional reporting requirements to guard against child abuse in homeschool settings. They’re running up against parents’ rights groups and homeschooling advocates."
‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation • Stateline
Recent high-profile child abuse deaths in several states have led to renewed calls from state lawmakers for stronger homeschooling regulations.
stateline.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
”Parents rights” to treat their children as property.
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It’s mostly schools that identify and intervene in child abuse cases. Teachers and counselors are trained to see the signs. Take away the schools and these kids have no oversight or protection.
"States such as Connecticut, Illinois and West Virginia have attempted to pass additional reporting requirements to guard against child abuse in homeschool settings. They’re running up against parents’ rights groups and homeschooling advocates."
‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation • Stateline
Recent high-profile child abuse deaths in several states have led to renewed calls from state lawmakers for stronger homeschooling regulations.
stateline.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
It’s mostly schools that identify and intervene in child abuse cases. Teachers and counselors are trained to see the signs. Take away the schools and these kids have no oversight or protection.
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The homeschool trad wife crowd isn’t down with protecting their kids. Wow.
"States such as Connecticut, Illinois and West Virginia have attempted to pass additional reporting requirements to guard against child abuse in homeschool settings. They’re running up against parents’ rights groups and homeschooling advocates."
‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation • Stateline
Recent high-profile child abuse deaths in several states have led to renewed calls from state lawmakers for stronger homeschooling regulations.
stateline.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The homeschool trad wife crowd isn’t down with protecting their kids. Wow.
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Christians can’t even unite against the abuse of children. Catholics or Protestants.
February 2, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Christians can’t even unite against the abuse of children. Catholics or Protestants.
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Grittiness, resilience, gumption are more consistent motivators than hope. Inner strength over requiring promises. If the world were to end tomorrow, we can still function today.
February 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Grittiness, resilience, gumption are more consistent motivators than hope. Inner strength over requiring promises. If the world were to end tomorrow, we can still function today.
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Exactly.
Epstein appears to have offered language from Dobson to one of his clients to help groom the victim to submit.
This is baked in the American cake. Humanity really. It is hard to take.
Epstein appears to have offered language from Dobson to one of his clients to help groom the victim to submit.
This is baked in the American cake. Humanity really. It is hard to take.
February 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Exactly.
Epstein appears to have offered language from Dobson to one of his clients to help groom the victim to submit.
This is baked in the American cake. Humanity really. It is hard to take.
Epstein appears to have offered language from Dobson to one of his clients to help groom the victim to submit.
This is baked in the American cake. Humanity really. It is hard to take.
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I’m always a bit surprised to hear/read this sentiment because who does anyone think is committing the abuse?
February 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I’m always a bit surprised to hear/read this sentiment because who does anyone think is committing the abuse?
I get the sentiment, but I disagree. Adults have shrugged their shoulders at the abuse of children since the beginning of human history. That shouldn't make you hopeless. It should wake you up. It should motivate you to make changes in your own life, family, and community.
February 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I get the sentiment, but I disagree. Adults have shrugged their shoulders at the abuse of children since the beginning of human history. That shouldn't make you hopeless. It should wake you up. It should motivate you to make changes in your own life, family, and community.
Definitely no parental rights for families separated by Trump and ICE, either.
“Parents rights groups” is such a hilarious term.
Let a parent want to get their kid puberty blockers and all of a sudden, parents don’t know what’s best.
Let a parent want to get their kid puberty blockers and all of a sudden, parents don’t know what’s best.
"States such as Connecticut, Illinois and West Virginia have attempted to pass additional reporting requirements to guard against child abuse in homeschool settings. They’re running up against parents’ rights groups and homeschooling advocates."
February 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Definitely no parental rights for families separated by Trump and ICE, either.
"States such as Connecticut, Illinois and West Virginia have attempted to pass additional reporting requirements to guard against child abuse in homeschool settings. They’re running up against parents’ rights groups and homeschooling advocates."
‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation • Stateline
Recent high-profile child abuse deaths in several states have led to renewed calls from state lawmakers for stronger homeschooling regulations.
stateline.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM
"States such as Connecticut, Illinois and West Virginia have attempted to pass additional reporting requirements to guard against child abuse in homeschool settings. They’re running up against parents’ rights groups and homeschooling advocates."