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Gothardite

A derogatory term for those following the quasi-cultic teachings of William (Bill) Gothard, usually from his Basic Seminar or from the homeschooling organization named Advanced Training Institute (ATI).

Mark is such a Gothardite; he never listens to rock music or talks to girls at all.

See also IBLP

by jay February 21, 2005

IBLP

Institute in Basic Life Principles. Headed up by Bill Gothard, it is the parent organization of about 70+ different programs, ranging from their homeschool doctrine to overseas orphan care.

IBLP is infamous for making vague and bland names for their programs through the use of acronyms. Also, they make volunteer students pay to work at their Training Centers under the guise of teaching them character during their stay.

Some IBLP Programs:

EXCEL (Excellence in Character, Education, and Leadership),

COMMIT (Cultivating Obedience, Ministering Mercy, Internalizing Truth)

EQUIP (Establishing Quick Understanding in Precepts)

...and many more

by jay February 21, 2005

Basic Seminar

Short for Basic Life Principles Seminar, it's the first installment in a long line of Bill Gothard's teachings. Often accompanied by a Children's Institute.

"Hmm, I'm not so sure about everything that's taught in the Basic Seminar."

by jay February 21, 2005

Childrens Institute

A dumbed down, children's version of the Basic Seminar. Children are organized into teams of 5-15 and carry on bible lessons as well as arts and crafts.

"Hey is that basic seminar going to have a Children's Institute?"

by jay February 21, 2005

Advanced Training Institute

An organization that develops homeschooling curriculum, many times manifesting itself into a certain family lifestyle (see Gothardite).

Usually refered to as ATI (or ATIA, for old-timers), it has a connotation of strict rules, large families, and the infamous navy & white clothing.

"Did ya see that new family? There must be like a dozen kids and they were all wearing navy & white....I think they're ATI for sure."

by jay February 21, 2005

minneapolis

a town in minnesota where like 1/4 of the city is black and lots more somalians and ehtiopians and jamaicans live and the asians are packed as tight as sardines

lots of hmong niggaz live here man

by jay February 20, 2005

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by jay February 18, 2005