Christian Fundamentalism Doesn't Always Look Like the Duggars

This video is about how christian fundamentalism doesn't always look like the Duggar family from 19 Kids and Counting. To illustrate this, I talk about my homeschool experience in my middle school and high school years and some of the things I was allowed to do, including: wear pants and shorts, do certain kinds of dance, and play soccer. I explain why my parents made these exceptions for our family, despite being extremely fundamentalist in most other parts of our life and worldview. Thanks so much for watching!

[Videos Mentioned]
"Fundie Homeschooling | Loneliness, Isolation & Video Curriculum" by Ex-Fundie Diaries:    • Fundie Homeschooling | Loneliness, Is...  
"Who is Who in the Duggar Family?" by Gabs with Abigail:    • Who is Who in the Duggar Family?  

[Timestamps]
00:00 - Christian fundamentalism looks different ways
01:14 - Our fundie homeschool community
03:27 - Being influenced by the Duggar family
04:52 - My parents saw dance as a form of worship
08:41 - Legalism and using the bible as a rulebook
12:24 - Why I was allowed to play and coach soccer
14:54 - Evangelizing on secular soccer teams
17:47 - Devotionals on christian soccer teams
18:52 - Being coached by my dad and quitting the team

[Background Music]
Title: Presents to Everyone
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Image description: This video starts with a collage of clips from the show "19 Kids and Counting" and home movies of Elly as a preteen and teen: wearing shorts, playing soccer, and dancing ballet. Elly is white with brown eyes and brown hair. After this collage, it shows Elly in the present, wearing a blue top with criss-cross straps in the front and a white cardigan, talking to the camera. She is sitting next to a desk with plants, lit candles, and a small bisexual flag. Throughout the video, there are pictures and screenshots to illustrate her points.

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