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Later, the book accounts numerous attempts to confront Gothard over his teachings and actions (by both MCO and others) and his constant obfuscations, half-truths, and stonewalling in the process, along with critical assessments of both teachings (including his now-discontinued Medical Training Institute of America, which could only be described as "alternate medicine" at best and outright quackery at worst, and his views on courtship, which the Duggar family -- IBLP's most notable followers, and stars of a reality TV show featuring their lives) and events (such as the disastrous construction of a facility in the Arkansas Ozarks, which contained numerous building hazards and -- contrary to Gothard's teaching to "follow authority" -- failed to follow applicable building codes, and his continued stonewalling and obfuscations in dealing with the problems, leading the property owners to terminate their lease).

Later, the book accounts numerous attempts to confront Gothard over his teachings and actions (by both MCO and others) and his constant obfuscations, half-truths, and stonewalling in the process, along with critical assessments of both teachings (including his now-discontinued Medical Training Institute of America, which could only be described as "alternate medicine" at best and outright quackery at worst, and his views on courtship, which the Duggar family -- IBLP's most notable followers, and stars of a reality TV show featuring their lives) and events (such as the disastrous construction of a facility in the Arkansas Ozarks, which contained numerous building hazards and -- contrary to Gothard's teaching to "follow authority" -- failed to follow applicable building codes, and his continued stonewalling and obfuscations in dealing with the problems, leading the property owners to terminate their lease).

The book has not been updated and does not cover later events, such as Gothard and IBLP being sued by prior IBLP volunteers for sexual harassment (the suit was later dropped, but ultimately led to Gothard again resigning from IBLP; the board later determined that although Gothard did not commit any criminal activity, his actions permanently disqualified him from returning to the organization).<ref>An anti-IBLP group later reported that Gothard -- similar to what he did in 1980 -- attempted to regain control but (in a twist of irony, given his insistence on "obeying authority") was ordered off IBLP property by local law enforcement; he has not had any known dealings with IBLP since that incident</ref>

The book has not been updated and does not cover later events, such as Gothard and IBLP being sued by prior IBLP volunteers for sexual harassment (the suit was later dropped, but ultimately led to Gothard again resigning from IBLP; the board later determined that although Gothard did not commit any criminal activity, his actions permanently disqualified him from returning to the organization).<ref>An anti-IBLP group later reported that Gothard -- similar to what he did in 1980 -- attempted to regain control but (in a twist of irony, given his insistence on "obeying authority") was ordered off IBLP property by local law enforcement; he has not had any known dealings with IBLP since that incident.</ref>

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