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14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - Forcing children into ... · 0 replies · +3 points

I hope you are being sarcastic Rev.

14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - Forcing children into ... · 1 reply · +2 points

If you get to a child during their very early years you can convince them of anything. That is why religious grooming of vulnerable children is unethical. The effects are difficult to erase and can last a lifetime. Those of us who see the issue clearly and are adamantly opposed must stand up and object. Parents who take advantage of their children were more than likely victims of their own parents. We need to reserve our strongest condemnation for the institutions who prey on vulnerable children because they know that is the only way they can survive.

14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - Quiverfull -- A real a... · 0 replies · +2 points

http://www.grandparentsrights.org/ http://www.enotes.com/everyday-law-encyclopedia/g...

Two web sites you can check out.

14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - Quiverfull -- A real a... · 1 reply · +3 points

I believe there is growing recognition of the right of grandparents to have access to their grandchildren. It probably varies from state to state, but the more progressive West Coast and Northeast would probably be ahead in this regard. I can do some research for you if you like. Otherwise, just do a Google search for "gramdparent rights".

14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - Science vs. Religion: ... · 0 replies · +2 points

I think social scientists believe that couples that stay happily married provide stability to their communities and extended family. It is not a moral issue except to religious people who believe marriage is to last for all eternity. Secular people are ambivalent I would think, but most probably would prefer long lasting relationships just as a practical matter. Emotionally. breaking up is always hard to do.

14 years ago @ THE D.C. DOUGLAS BLOG - A Tea Party Caucus Fracas · 1 reply · +2 points

Tax the rich, prosecute tax cheats, impeach Clarence Thomas, recall all the TP frauds, cut defense, and create jobs!

14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - Child hatred is so com... · 0 replies · +1 points

My pleasure Vickie, Welcome to our blog.

14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - Forcing children into ... · 0 replies · +3 points

Don't follow your meaning. Too many comments with just one response?

14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - 'Christianity stole my... · 2 replies · +3 points

Nice connection. I will begin using that. "religion is just another STD". Makes a nice concise tweet.

14 years ago @ End Hereditary Religion - Forcing children into ... · 0 replies · +5 points

As William Hamby writes: I'd love it if America was primarily populated by Unitarian Universalists and Episcopalians. But I'd still think they were wrong. Teaching children belief in the supernatural and dogmatic thinking are just wrong.

On the other issue, do you seriously want us to believe there are women imams? Would you be happy if I said "are overwhelmingly male" instead of universally male.

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