Victory for Bodnarius: Norway to Return Children

There is good news out of Norway for supporters of religious freedom and parental rights: Marius and Ruth Bodnariu will soon be reunited with all their children.

Mike DonnellyMIKE DONNELLYDirector of Global Outreach

The Bodnariu family became the focus of global activism when Norwegian authorities removed all five children from their home in November 2015, citing the parents’ Christian beliefs and the fact they occasionally spanked their children.

According to an official statement on the Bodnariu family’s website, the Naustdal municipality of Norway has now “come to terms” with Marius and Ruth for the return of their four children who remained in state custody. Continue reading “Victory for Bodnarius: Norway to Return Children”

Ruth and Marius Bodnariu have been abusively separated from their children

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Between May 30 and June 2, 2016, Marius and Ruth Bodnariu will show up before a local administrative commission which will decide if they will lose their rights to care for their own children or if the family will be reunited. Continue reading “Ruth and Marius Bodnariu have been abusively separated from their children”