On this episode we are joined by Christopher Peterman, a former student at Bob Jones University who organized the first ever student-run protest at BJU. Chris shares his own story of abuse at BJU and the severe trauma that motivated him to stand up to the administration at the self-proclaimed "Fortress of Faith."
Further Reading:
- "Bob Jones University Blamed Victims of Sexual Assaults, Not Abusers, Report Says," The New York Times
- "Rape victims say Bob Jones University told them to repent," Al Jazeera America
- The GRACE Report on Bob Jones University
The Tina Anderson Story on 20/20:
- Part 1: "Scarred Childhood Rape"
- Part 2: "Secret Pregnancy, Forced Confession?"
- Part 3: "Church Sanctioned Abuse"
- Part 4: "Leaving the Church"
- Part 5: "Help by Way of Facebook"
Christopher:
- Article quote | "How the 'fortress of fundamentalism' handles sexual assault," Al Jazeera America
- News interview | "Bob Jones U. student denied diploma, alleges retaliation for activism," CNN
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