WARNING: I'm overgeneralizing here and have no concrete examples readily at hand to present in support of my opinion.
I'm reading various articles which address the struggles of LGBT individuals in America, particularly of those in the Mormon community. I'm also remembering the deaths of children from treatable conditions because their parents believed that God's Will should prevail. Or about children being disowned and turned out from their house and/or community because of their conflicts with the faith of their parents. So, how does my brain connect these things?
Any parent who puts their religious faith ahead of the health, welfare, psychological well-being and personal safety of their children is an Asshole. Period.
These are your kids, dammit. What is WRONG with you??? How can you put God, whom you've never seen, touched, heard, had daily direct contact with and personal responsibility for, above your children??? Yes, I know most would argue that this is incorrect, but I've certainly never seen God give you a hug or tell you about his day. He's in your head. Your kids are right there in front of you. Take responsibility for what you can touch.
Short rant today. But sometimes less is more.
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