Lydia Schatz’s 2 year death anniversary #NoMoreDeadKids (and look how far we’ve come)

Posted on February 6, 2012 by elizabeth

When I first started blogging about the abusive child-training practices of Michael and Debi Pearl, I was–as Michael Pearl dubbed me–a small, “vocal minority.” As you will see in the video below, Pearl attacked me with all kinds of scurrilous accusations. I kept speaking. I kept writing. Along with several other bloggers, we spearheaded the exposure of Michael Pearl’s abusive teachings. Eventually, mainstream media picked up on the message and CNN investigated Michael Pearl.

Today, two years after the death of Lydia Schatz, the world has heard our message. Anderson Cooper invited me to go on his show and explain my first-hand experience with the Pearl’s methods. And just recently, Christianity Today joined our outcry and urged parents to choose other methods of child discipline.

I made this video 2 years ago and never published it because Michael Pearl’s vicious attacks against me were taking their toll. I’m publishing this video today in honor of Lydia. The message in this video is just as relevant as it was 2 years ago because the Pearls continue to sell thousands of books. Children are still in danger.

I’m deeply thankful for those of you who joined me in refuting the Pearl ministry. Please continue to share our message with anyone you know who might be susceptible to their teachings.

RIP Sean, Lydia & Hana.

#NOMOREDEADKIDS

 

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  • http://remnantofremnant.blogspot.com/ Priest’s wife

    may Sean, Lydia and Hana’s memory be eternal!

  • theresa46

    Eternal rest grant unto those poor children………..EE a voice crying out in the wilderness, well guess? what someone listened and hopefully there will  be an END to the Pearls ministry!!!!!!!

  • http://www.ericpazdziora.com/ Eric

    A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were no more.Eternal rest give unto her, O Lord;
    And let perpetual light shine upon her.

    May the Angels lead her into Paradise.  
    May the Martyrs receive her at her coming and take her to Jerusalem, the Holy City.  
    May the Choirs of the Angels receive her, and may she, with the once poor Lazarus, have rest everlasting. Amen.

  • http://www.tulipgirl.com/ TulipGirl

    *tears*

    Remembering.

  • TealRose

    In memory of Lydia and of all the children who have died – those we KNOW about .. and those we don’t.  

    Blessings and love to all the children who are living right NOW with this pain and destruction, and to all the ex-children, who are living with the sad legacy of being hurt physically and emotionally by the ones who were supposed to care for them and who were led astray by such as the Pearls… 

    Sean, Lydia and Hana – you will be remembered forever by people everywhere – as the beginning of the END of this type of child abuse.  Much love XXX

  • http://faithandfood.morizot.net/ Scott Morizot

    Thanks Elizabeth. I remain appalled at the things people laugh about. Just this past Sunday, someone talked about being whipped with a two inch leather belt so hard it lifted him off the ground as though it were funny and then describing it as helpful discipline. I deeply understand the conflict in reconciling the tension when someone you love has treated you that way, but it’s not funny and it’s never good.

  • MissT

    As a child who was abused by such techniques, my heart breaks when I see or hear of other kids who are afflicted. The loss of the kids is devastating and I pray that by spreading awareness that parents will stop this non-christian method of discipline. Bless you Elizabeth for having the courage to speak out, to spread awareness and bless the kids who are under the hands of evil parents. In memory….