R.L. Stollar

My book, The Kingdom of Children, is out now: MHS, Child Protection. MA, Eastern Classics. Run @Childliberation. He/him.

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

#MakeHomeschoolSafe: A Primer

Why must we make homeschooling safe? Due to intentional, massive deregulation, homeschooling has (1) provided legal cover for abusive parents and (2) become a conduit for radicalization and violence by embracing Christian Nationalism.

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[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

"I'm quite literally... lobotomized."

What an insult to victims of lobotomies.

[USA TODAY @USATODAY]

After stopping antidepressants, this 23-year-old said she experienced a “chemical castration." What to know about PSSD, according to experts. https://t.co/jfG3KoxoMq

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

Like honestly a has-been pollster lecturing people about election security is failed career shit and should be much more stigmatized.

[Nate Silver @NateSilver538]

Like honestly "it's going to take us several weeks to tell you who won the election" is failed state shit and should be much more stigmatized.

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

Spitting in the faces of the thousands of volunteers who gave their time and energy to defend democracy.

Classy.

[Nate Silver @NateSilver538]

The fact that California elections often can't be resolved for weeks is kind of insane and not common in other electoral systems around the world.

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

Worked a 16-hour shift yesterday for the election. My coworkers gave out awards to each other afterwards.

For calmly managing security at over 100 Vote Centers, my team won the "Putting Up With The Most S@#$" Award. 😂

(And yes, we did. 😅)

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

Seeking professional mental health care is probably the most important thing I've ever done. It has kept me alive and stable as well as given me my life back.

I will forever be grateful for my mental health team.

[ÉowynSkjaldmaer🟧🌻 @Skjaldmaer1]

Sure seems some SBC men would rather their daughters be sexually abused by a pastor than to become a pastor.

Not a good look, y’all. And you don’t think your daughters aren’t smart enough to figure out your priorities?

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

@SamNotReallySam Sure! Here's a talk with @CFCtoo on @ChildLiberation:

https://t.co/hxbbMlVzfv

And here's a podcast with @VCWPod:

https://t.co/2elBlVx5UV.

If you want something non-religious or more homeschooling-focused, try this Human Restoration Project podcast:

https://t.co/ncLuzcoUdv.

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

I have AWANA's child protection resources from when I was involved in 1995:

https://t.co/aRWRXLSQVD

It's impressive for an evangelical organization in 1995. I have always admired that.

Disappointed in the current leader's unprofessional behavior. No child advocate says this.

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

I got blocked on here by the CEO of AWANA (@Markins) after asking him about their child protection policies. 🤔

[Child Liberation Theology @ChildLiberation]

I made the same request with my full name. Markins blocked me, too. It's a shame, really! Organizations that work with children should be enthusiastic about sharing information about their child protection endeavors.

[Child Liberation Theology @ChildLiberation]

AWANA used to take child protection a bit seriously. Apparently not anymore. 💔

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

@SamNotReallySam Sure! Sorry, was at work.

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

@Markins @SamNotReallySam @netgrace @Awana This is disappointing obfuscation, Matt. You have my full name and I have made the same request.

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

😍😍😍

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

"I grew up in a Christian household and I really asked why God gave me these beautiful twins if I had to share custody with my rapist. That was a big philosophical life question for me — but I’m hopeful because of this bill."

https://t.co/5aaNL9WEVo

[Sam's Wondering @SamNotReallySam]

@RLStollar The idea that Saul/Paul became inherently different post conversion is difficult to countenance. One wonders what pressing problems he successfully escaped by means of the miraculous conversion experience. #bimbw.

[madang @MadangPodcast]

Filipinos arrived on October 18, 1687, long before many of the dominant narratives of American history began. And yet, alongside this long history of presence is a history of oppression and racism.

https://t.co/a4QbKg26ev

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

"Blocking children from social media is no substitute for making platforms safe in the first place."

https://t.co/MZcUlNoah0

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

Yes, Saul of Tarsus, like King David (and Augustine of Hippo, I learned today! 😅) present significant challenges for Christians with regards to recognizing and naming abusive behavior as well as properly responding to it.

[R.L. Stollar @RLStollar]

If Dr. Seuss made a cat tower, it would look like this.