tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post8933653947764457679..comments2023-10-19T10:34:33.030-05:00Comments on Praisegod Barebones: Fighting for WillBart Barberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-89091471048387680242008-10-28T15:30:00.000-05:002008-10-28T15:30:00.000-05:00Any updates on this story? The link above doesn't...Any updates on this story? The link above doesn't work, and the blog link takes me to a page that says it's been removed (?) I was wondering what had happened!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-33315089260787970232008-06-27T10:33:00.000-05:002008-06-27T10:33:00.000-05:00(same anonymous this time)Bart, by the way, I've r...(same anonymous this time)<BR/>Bart, by the way, I've read many of your posts and appreciate your position, and truly respect your knowledge of Christ and His teachings. You're clearly blessed with great intelligence and insight. I was just personally overcome by what I saw as the many unfair and untrue views of others regarding a situation I happen to know a lot about, and my instinct, and I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-91173544727934116422008-06-27T10:19:00.000-05:002008-06-27T10:19:00.000-05:00I wasn't the same anonymous...I was the last two. ...I wasn't the same anonymous...I was the last two. I choose not to use my name on a public forum for the safety and protection of my own family...I never use my name online, that is not a reflection of my unwillingness to own up to my views. Again, I posted the previous two posts, not the one you're referencing. However, if you still feel my posts are 'bullying', that is surely your perogative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-23894546968039291712008-06-27T06:31:00.000-05:002008-06-27T06:31:00.000-05:00Anonymouse,You said: "It will be a shame should yo...Anonymouse,<BR/><BR/>You said: "It will be a shame should you find yourself in a defamation/slander/libel suit with your comments about the father's relgious beliefs." (Or was it you? How would anyone know, with your unwillingness to take responsibility for your own words?)<BR/><BR/>Now, who was threatening whom? Obviously, my reference to legal counsel was purely defensive. Go bully someone elseBart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-78852096138758818102008-06-26T23:58:00.000-05:002008-06-26T23:58:00.000-05:00P.S., I too feel like the courts failed to an exte...P.S., I too feel like the courts failed to an extent...in that they would give even one minute of contact with a child to this psycho! Seriously, shame on all of you who read her blog and don't see how distorted this person's views are!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-53260997000207503872008-06-26T23:54:00.000-05:002008-06-26T23:54:00.000-05:00Minister Barber,I'm sure your veiled threat about ...Minister Barber,<BR/><BR/>I'm sure your veiled threat about a great lawyer and plenty of money is well-received amongst your twisted psuedo-Christian congregation, but in my church it is considered antagonistic and ignorant. I have to say that I know Gene Vallow, and he is the most doting parent and one of the most loving and caring human beings I've ever had the pleasure of encountering in my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-17263907108029776452008-02-09T10:16:00.000-06:002008-02-09T10:16:00.000-06:00But, always interested in accuracy here at PGBB, I...But, always interested in accuracy here at PGBB, I have modified the wording of the post. If it still remains unacceptable to the Vallows, I have access to a great lawyer and plenty of money.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-34032091249252089412008-02-09T10:11:00.000-06:002008-02-09T10:11:00.000-06:00Dear Mr (Mrs?) Anonymous,Indeed, an increased risk...Dear Mr (Mrs?) Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>Indeed, an increased risk of frivolous lawsuits is one of the prices that one pays for having the courage to put one's name alongside one's words.Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-27373966210565771332008-02-09T09:36:00.000-06:002008-02-09T09:36:00.000-06:00Minister Barber:Gene Vallow and his wife are activ...Minister Barber:<BR/><BR/>Gene Vallow and his wife are active members of Unity Church of Dallas and have been for the last 4years. Gene is not, nor has he ever been, an aethiest.<BR/><BR/>The Court did not take away the child, the mother gave him up. <BR/><BR/>Additionally, if you did indeed read the court documents, and the reports from the parent facilitator and family services, you would seeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-76611294176844447232008-02-08T12:09:00.000-06:002008-02-08T12:09:00.000-06:00Linda is pursuing every possible remedy. Many of t...Linda is pursuing every possible remedy. Many of the groups that defend religious liberty will tell you that they are specialists in constitutional law, not family law. There seems to be a reluctance to get into the middle of a divorce and a custody situation.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your prayers. Linda's site gives you the ability to contact her. If you have any ideas for what she could do, feel Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-278876194617945792008-02-08T12:02:00.000-06:002008-02-08T12:02:00.000-06:00This is truly horrible, Bart. Thank you for making...This is truly horrible, Bart. Thank you for making us aware of this. This decision must be appealled. The precedent is the most dangerous thing I have yet heard. Has their family contacted any Christian legal organizations? Please keep us informed. This is possibly the worst religious liberty abuse that I have yet heard of - it makes not being able to put a nativity scene in the town square look Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-48269073152449197932008-02-07T17:30:00.000-06:002008-02-07T17:30:00.000-06:00Here's the money quote:The mother’s view of events...Here's the money quote:<BR/><BR/>The mother’s view of events based on her belief system appears to be imbedded (in the child) and she may benefit from extensive therapy to assist her to develop tolerance, forgiveness and establish appropriate boundaries with the child and the ability to co-parent with the father.<BR/><BR/>This is in the court document. All I can say is rejoice and be glad FBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827391508042827125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-72494512188894808792008-02-07T08:55:00.000-06:002008-02-07T08:55:00.000-06:00Bart,Absolutely amazing!I have been teaching a sem...Bart,<BR/><BR/>Absolutely amazing!<BR/><BR/>I have been teaching a seminar at my church about sharing the gospel with atheists. I have been reading some modern day atheists (Dawkins, Hitchens, etc), and they truly believe that it is child abuse for a parent to abuse their children by brain washing them with religion. Some atheists have stated that it should be a legal reason for removing childrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-52354392617072098372008-02-07T05:54:00.000-06:002008-02-07T05:54:00.000-06:00Bart,Thanks for sharing this. I have linked your ...Bart,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this. I have linked your story on my blog and used it to launch into a long planned series on justice and ministry. Please keep us informed as this unfolds.<BR/><BR/>Trey Atkins<BR/>IMB - Croatiattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06904251384162691451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-18900959713037235942008-02-07T03:28:00.000-06:002008-02-07T03:28:00.000-06:00Les,Frankly, my immediate (internal) reaction mont...Les,<BR/><BR/>Frankly, my immediate (internal) reaction months ago when Jim and Linda opened their hearts to their pastor was to think, "Yeah, this is <B>YOUR</B> side of the story…there <B>MUST</B> be more to it than this." Everyone has that reaction at first.<BR/><BR/>Since then, I've seen actual court documents. Since then, I've heard the opinion of other social workers who have Bart Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021102240441576393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643342666676162215.post-4494906800521583152008-02-06T22:20:00.000-06:002008-02-06T22:20:00.000-06:00Bart, I am shocked at this situation. Typically, t...Bart, <BR/><BR/>I am shocked at this situation. Typically, the court errs on the side of the mother in these sort of cases. Were her Christian beliefs the only issue raised or were there other concerns? Is there any chance of an appeal? <BR/><BR/>Wow, I'm just beside myself about this. Jim, Linda, and Will are in my prayers. <BR/><BR/>LesWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212653606124739664noreply@blogger.com