Fundamentalist sect linked to child torture

[ScottM]

Very sad. Conservative Christians need to learn that religion is not an excuse to deny anyone their human rights.

Well I think that is exactly the purpose of religion - an excuse to deny people their human rights.

Odds are, you would both think I'm a right-wing, religious nut, but let's make something quite clear: this is not  a "Christian" thing. People are constantly taking the Bible and twisting it and taking it out of context to condone whatever they want to do.

Child discipline is one thing. I'm in favor of it. I received it when I needed it (probably got away without a few times I needed it, too), and won't hesitate to discipline any kids I may have should it be necessary. But, child abuse is something totally different. What I read about in those articles wasn't discipline it was abuse.

As for the people who tormented those kids, they should just be glad that I don't get to choose their punishment.

[ScottM]

Hey ScottM, just wanted to say this.....when I see R-MS, I have certain instant impressions that are certainly quite negative.

But I've really enjoyed your commentary, and I'm quite pleased there are sane conservatives from your state

Well, believe me, most people around here have the same feelings about, say, New England liberals.

I always try to be thoughtful with my comments and beliefs, and I can respect anyone in whom I see the same thing - even if I don't agree with them.

[ScottM]

Hey ScottM, just wanted to say this.....when I see R-MS, I have certain instant impressions that are certainly quite negative.

But I've really enjoyed your commentary, and I'm quite pleased there are sane conservatives from your state

Well, believe me, most people around here have the same feelings about, say, New England liberals.

I always try to be thoughtful with my comments and beliefs, and I can respect anyone in whom I see the same thing - even if I don't agree with them.

Yeah I can imagine...didn't intend any disrespect with that comment.

No offense taken. I'm sorry if my reply implied any. I try not to get angry or upset over things anyway.

I was just trying to point out that I understand your meaning. The suggestion of a Vermont liberal brings up the same feelings in me. (BTW, no offense intended to any Vermont liberals.)

[ScottM]

(BTW, no offense intended to any Vermont liberals.)

It's understandable about the Vermont liberals, Scott (welcome by the way), my vision of a VT liberal is this:

The exact same picture that comes to my mind. Maybe not fair since he's one of the biggest nuts I've ever seen on a national stage...