X-ATI Guy

Unqualified must not reproduce

OAK BROOK, Illinois - Bill Gothard, founder and president of IBLP, recently had a revelation that not everyone is qualified to have children. "Many individuals have fallen into sin, or are unable to raise a godly seed," he said at a Headquarters staff meeting, where he often shares new rhemas. "Additionally, many individuals will be overly tolerant and will fail to instill the basic principles in the lives of their children," he said. For these individuals, Mr. Gothard recommended a life of celibacy. "Paul tells us it is better to be single and focus on the things of the Lord."

As a result, the Institute will soon offer a new service to ATI families (and nonmembers for a low cost). The new program will consist of a rigorous testing process to make sure there are no overwhelming Sins of the Fathers in either branch of the family. Once a family is cleared to reproduce, they can raise a godly heritage with confidence. Young people are encouraged to go through this process with their courtship partners to "screen" potential spouses.

Gothard admitted that he was motivated to start this new program because of all the rebellious offspring who have departed from ATI in sin. "So much heartache and tragedy could have been avoided," he said.

20 Comments:

Anonymous said...: PLEASE tell me he really didn't say that! PLEASE!!!; 5:50 AM
Anonymous said...: Mr G., how much are you gonna charge for this?; 7:28 AM
Anonymous said...: ya know, I really could believe this.; 7:30 AM
IDigAK said...: i'm pretty sure i wouldn't pass...
...yeah, i know i wouldn't pass!; 8:06 AM
Anonymous said...: This is the first poster. Yeah, the shoe fits! :) Anyway, not worried about THAT. But I am concerned that if Mr. Gothard REALLY said that - he is more FAR OUT than I ever thought! He is losing his mind!!!; 8:12 AM
Viki said...: "Gothard admitted that he was motivated to start this new program because of all the rebellious offspring who have departed from ATI in sin. 'So much heartache and tragedy could have been avoided,' he said." -I'm proudly one of the rebellious offspring, and pretty darn glad my parents didn't avoid any "heartache and tragedy" I may have caused... granted, heartache and tragedy were in abundance in my life, but I wouldn't trade who I am today for anything.; 10:20 AM
Anonymous said...: There's some people at my church that I'm not so sure about. Can I have them tested? Do they have to know they're being tested?; 12:25 PM
Anonymous said...: I hope
href="http://www.breitbart.com/news/2005/11/23/D8E2CLB00.html">TomKat took the test.; 12:47 PM
Anonymous said...: Is this the reason that he himself is childless? Because he is unqualified or unfit to reproduce? I've been looking for the answer to that question for many years. I'm so thankful that he finally answered it for me!!; 6:18 AM
Anonymous said...: Selective breeding! Wow...that's so hilariously messed up...; 10:51 AM
Anonymous said...: Luv the part where it says "make sure there are no overwhelming Sins of the Fathers..." Well done! :); 8:16 PM
Anonymous said...: What qualifies as "overwhelming Sins of the Fathers"? I must agree with another anonymous blogger in that this is exactly why Gothard has not had children himself, maybe he doesn't want "an heritage of the Lord?" hmmm he must be hypocrisy at it's finest...
http://www.xanga.com/Smootherthanbutter; 7:45 AM
Anonymous said...: along with stadiums full of young people joining in chorus and severe, fierce devotion to a childless, unmarried yet all-knowing short dude , here is yet another correlation between ATI and Hitler Youth.; 8:27 AM
Anonymous said...: Get into the showers!; 9:46 AM
Anonymous said...: So, what happens to those that are already married? Are they just doomed to suffer the consequences?; 11:08 AM
Anonymous said...: That's a great question, since the use of birth control is frowned upon...; 4:40 PM
Anonymous said...: awesome! I actually agree with MR. G. on this one. my parents bought into the whole ATI thing hook, line & sinker, and were so preoccupied with "filling their quiver" that they forgot all about QUALITY OF LIFE. as the oldest in the brood, I was robbed of MY childhood because I was busy raising their kids. I actually have severe back problems from holding so many kids (while I was still a kid and growing myself). nice. I think ATI ppl are SO obsessed w/ reproducing that they fail to see the uniqueness in EACH child. (esp. when they dress em all alike so they don't have a shred of individuality!) mom & dad were so busy trying to provide and educate and brain-wash and be 'christian' that I can honestly say they drove us away. my siblings are closer to me, than our parents. they call me to ask advice. sad really. so yeah, all current ATI-ers. PLEASE, PLEASE don't reproduce. do the world a favor.; 12:40 PM
Anonymous said...: Is the reason that Bill Gothard is single and never had children is the result of him NOT passing this test? The truth is finally coming out?>; 11:56 AM
Anonymous said...: i think i need to be tested...i have a strange feeling there a few 'thetans' still attached to my soul.

Maybe I'll get a discount if i mention im friends with Tom & Katy!!!; 11:49 PM
Anonymous said...: After reading all of the fallout from the above story I still want to know exactly how these tests are/were conducted? My imagination is running wild ...; 2:37 PM

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