Duggars Shame: Church Members Share Shocking Tales of Abuse (reality tv)

Anyone who's regularly watched the family's reality shows over the years knows that the Duggars are a deeply religious lot.

But even the most diehard, card-carrying members of Duggar Nation may not know the full, disturbing extent of their belief system.

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Indeed, the values that Jim Bob and Michelle have imparted to their children are perhaps even more stunning than you think.

The Duggars are Independent Baptists, but they're also members of the Institute in Basic Life Principles and the Advanced Training Institute.

Both are founded by controversial pastor and former personal guru of the Duggars, Bill Gothard.

Back in 2015, the Josh Duggar sex scandal shined some light on the institute's teachings and more scandalous practices.

Not only did the organization assist Josh and his parents in evading prosecution, it also justified his misconduct.

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With homeschooling curriculum that places blame for sexual assault squarely on the victim, it's no wonder he was treated the way he was.



Prior to Gothard resigning in disgrace after being accused of sexual misconduct by more than 50 former employees, he presided over the organization for decades.

According to many former members, he was directly or indirectly involved in countless acts of systemized sexual assault.

Recent revelations about the Duggars and the rise of the #MeToo movement have emboldened several alleged victims to come forward with shocking accounts of the abuse they suffered under Gothard's watchful eye.

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