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March 6, 2020: | Fundie Fridays | Hello! I’m Jen and on my channel I talk about different aspects of Christian fundamentalism, American conservative politics, pop culture and queer issues in a humorous and semi-educational way. Along with my husband James who covers politics we strive to bring you relevant social commentary and…

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Gloriavale teacher convicted of kissing, touching 9-year-old: Stuff

December 19, 2019: By Joanne Carroll -| Stuff | (Video can be viewed in article link). A Gloriavale teacher who avoided jail time after indecently touching and kissing his “favourite” pupil can finally be named. Just Standfast, who is 68 years old and has physical disabilities, indecently assaulted the 9-year-old girl, repeatedly kissed…

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Gloriavale leavers describe fear, oppression in community

November 15, 2019: Checkpoint – RNZ (Radio New Zealand) – 15/11/2019 Controlling, fearful, and oppressive – that’s how people who’ve left the community of Gloriavale described their lives there. This comes as a new trust is established – the Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust – which aims to help those who decide to leave…

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Former Gloriavale members share new details of life inside controversial West Coast sect

November 15, 2019: 1News Video Link: Former Gloriavale members share new details of life inside controversial West Coast sect …

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Gloriavale leavers share their stories at launch of new support trust

November 14, 2019: By: Joanne Holden 14/11/2019 (Video can be viewed in article link). Joy Courage left Gloriavale “because my husband was a rebel”. The Geraldine woman said her husband was kicked out of the religious community because of his refusal to follow restrictions. She debated whether or not to stay without him,…

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End could be in sight for Gloriavale as more families flee

November 14, 2019: By: Mark Quinlivan 14/11/2019 (Video can be viewed in article link). There are claims the end is in sight for Gloriavale as a new support trust for victims takes off. A fundraising event was held on Thursday night to raise money to re-home the increasing number of families fleeing the…

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Gloriavale leavers: ‘We never thought of a life after’

November 14, 2019: By: Mariné Lourens – 14/11/2019 (Video can be viewed in article link). When Hannah Harrison and her family left Gloriavale in the dead of the night, the only possessions they took with them were a few pillows, blankets and photos that were too precious to leave behind. Her parents, James…

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Gloriavale expands property portfolio with Lake Brunner Station purchase

October 4, 2019: By Laura Mills – 04/10/2019 (Video can be viewed from article link). The Gloriavale Christian Community is expanding into another large lakefront property on the West Coast. About 600 members live together on rural land the banks of Lake Haupiri, about 60km from Greymouth. The community operates as a charitable…

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Gloriavale escapees open up about harrowing ordeal

August 27, 2019: By: Nicholas Pointon of RNZ – 27/08/2019 (Video can be viewed in article link). A family of nine that fled Gloriavale says the Christian community tried to separate their family to control them. Mr and Mrs Ben-Canaan, who only want to be known by their last names, were born and…

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Family who fled Gloriavale desperate for work and place to live

August 26, 2019: By Nicholas Pointon – 26/08/2019 (Video can be viewed in article link). A family of nine are desperate for work and a place to live after fleeing the Gloriavale Christian Community. Mr and Mrs Ben-Canaan, who only want to be known by their last names, were born and raised in…

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Gloriavale teacher convicted of kissing, touching 9-year-old: Stuff

Gloriavale leavers describe fear, oppression in community

Former Gloriavale members share new details of life inside controversial West Coast sect

Gloriavale leavers share their stories at launch of new support trust

End could be in sight for Gloriavale as more families flee

Gloriavale leavers: ‘We never thought of a life after’

Gloriavale expands property portfolio with Lake Brunner Station purchase

Gloriavale escapees open up about harrowing ordeal

Family who fled Gloriavale desperate for work and place to live

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