PDeverit's commentsComments On: Everything Articles Blogs Journals Photos created by: EveryonePDeverit Spanking: Sparing the Rod and Spoiling the Child31 Aug 2008 10:14 PM The Rev. Thomas E. Sagendorf, United Methodist Clergy (Retired), Hamilton, Indiana. Personal communication, 2006 "The much-touted 'biblical argument' in support corporal punishment is founded upon proof-texting a few isolated passages from Proverbs. Using the same method of selective scripture reading, one could also cite the Bible as an authority for the practice of slavery, adultery, polygamy, incest, suppression of women, executing people who eat pork, and infanticide. The brutal and vindictive practice of corporal punishment cannot be reconciled with the major New Testament themes that teach love and forgiveness and a respect for the sacredness and dignity of children-and which overwhelmingly reject violence and retribution as a means of solving human problems. Would Jesus ever hit a child? NEVER!" . Exodus 22:18: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. Leviticus 25:44,46: Both thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, which thou shalt have, shall be of the heathen that are round about you; of them shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids. And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be your bondmen forever. Numbers 31:18: But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves Spanking: Risks and Legal Concerns07 Jul 2008 07:19 PM A poll in Britain showed that 77% of parents would support a ban on physical punishment if it meant that parents wouldn't be arrested for "trivial smacks". The majority agree that hitting kids is wrong, but just don't want CPS to be overactive on them. Book Review: Spiritual Growth of Children07 Jul 2008 06:41 PM "Punishing the Devil Out of Them" I recently heard, while listening to a Catholic radio station, a most disturbing position taken by a religious "expert". I often enjoy listening to this station (KBVM), but on this particular occasion, I was quite alarmed by what I heard. I have read other Catholics' work on the subject (notably Father Gregory Popcack) who are not at all on the same page with this religious "expert". Now, I believe firmly that children are innocent. That they need good examples, love, and definite boundaries with constructive discipline that Father Popcack suggests. This man, however, was suggesting something to the effect that they were carnal, demon-possessed little monsters who needed to be exorsised by heavy-handed "discipline" (i.e. hitting them into automotonous obedience and submission ) and that a movement of catholics should be started to promote this. Things like this scare me. It harks back to the time of the Crusades. ("Deus Vult" was a rallying cry of the Crusades which meant "God wills it"). Or when a witch was tortured by good people until she confessed and was then burned. Or when good pedophile preists were transferred from one parish to another. Scary stuff! Interesting. People can do some pretty sick stuff because "God told them". Are You Up For A Challenge?30 Jun 2008 12:56 AM I have issues with just staying in my comfort zone, most of the time it just has to do with fear, so its good to be "awakened" out of that every now and then. Is it Okay for a Parent to Encourage Kids to Hit?30 Jun 2008 12:36 AM I agree with your take on this completely. Family is the basic unit of society, and one can't complain about the level of violence in our society, unless they are willing to address its origins. What Can I Do? - Part 128 Jun 2008 11:56 AM One of the themes to a Christain social service / charity organization where I live is "Teaching by example". I agree with this theme as it was how Jesus of Nazareth taught. Not well recieved by the spiritual "fat cats" of his time who considered themselves "in the know", or by the general populace, his example of meek, quiet, gentle (sometimes invisible) service and love outlasted all of the campaigns that were mounted against it. Truth has a way of doing that. When the practice sometimes became perverted by the prominent corrupt (as it is bound to do in the hands of fallible humans), there were the quiet, meek- among them monks and nuns in monasteries- who continued in the spirit of the law. Charity never faileth Can You Have Compassion for your Child's Unlikable Friends?20 Jun 2008 01:47 AM Fantastic post! Visable wounds or physical disfigurements seem to always evoke compassion. The spiritual obstacles (which I think can be the most hobbling) are often disrespected. Its exactly the reason for the adage "People who are the least lovable are the ones who need the most love". Thanks. How to Help Those Grieving20 Jun 2008 01:38 AM I find this advice helpful. I have a good friend who experienced a profound loss a year ago, and on the anniversary of her loss, I wanted to be a support to her, but didn't know what to say. Thankyou for the guidance. |
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