Victory for Bodnarius: Norway to Return Children

On June 7, 2016June 7, 2016 By GeorgeIn FamiliaLeave a comment

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 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” →

Victory for Bodnariu family, reunited with their children

On June 6, 2016June 6, 2016 By GeorgeIn Eveniment, FamiliaLeave a comment

Some 200 people gather in central Oslo on April 16, 2016 to protest the state seizure of the five children of Christian couple Marius and Ruth Bodnariu by the Norwegian child welfare service Barnevernet.

The five children of the Marius and Ruth Bodnariu are to be reunited with them following a decision by Norway’s Barnevernet or child welfare service. Continue reading “Victory for Bodnariu family, reunited with their children” →

Norwegian Resident: What has Norway Become?

On February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 By GeorgeIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

This article was written by a resident of Naustdal (same county as the Bodnariu family) and published in the newspaper Firda. Translated by Marianne Skanland. Segments posted with permission: Continue reading “Norwegian Resident: What has Norway Become?” →

Ruth Bodnariu’s father – letter for local government and Norwegian media

On February 21, 2016February 21, 2016 By GeorgeIn FamiliaLeave a comment

We have not wanted to come out openly in the media, because it can so easily be misunderstood. But based on the article in Firda (translator´s comment: The local newspaper) by the Chief Administrative Officer of Naustdal county, and the editorial in the newspaper, we find it necessary to tell about the factual circumstances around the much talked-about Barnevernet-case in Naustdal. Continue reading “Ruth Bodnariu’s father – letter for local government and Norwegian media” →