And I thought we had problems in Turkey

[robinturner]

Here's yet another reason why I'm glad I don't live in America: children's wiews on abortion and hell.

Comments

[nancylebov.livejournal.com]

They're on the fringe. That's why they're demonstrating instead of comfortably having the laws go the way they want.

[scarythedave.livejournal.com]

The ones that march are on the fringe of the fringe--there are still many others who share their beliefs, scarily enough.

It worries me to look at the world and see the intolerance of Born-Again Christians and Wahabi Muslims spreading each year.

[sandokai.livejournal.com]

I would hope most Americans would think that is ridiculous, too.

[scarythedave.livejournal.com]

I think "most" of us do, but looking at the percentage of people who consider themselves "born-again" Christians, there're probably still far too many who buy into this sort of philosophy and, worse yet, indoctrinate their kids and force it upon others.

There's a documentary, I think it's called "Jesus Camp," that covers it a bit more in depth.

[oblomova.livejournal.com]

On the other hand, I remember reading a profile of Randall Terry, the founder of Operation Rescue, several years ago. He grew up in a very feminist household. So maybe these kids will rebel in the other direction when they get away from Mom and Dad. Frankly, I think the best thing to do would be to get rid of tax-exempt status for churches in the U.S.

[eve-prime.livejournal.com]

The U.S. homeschooling phenomenon is interesting. Quite a few are fundamentalist Christian wackos who want to control all the information that goes into their children's heads, but there are also many at the other extreme, liberals who believe they can meet their needs better than their local school district or private schools.

[lucy-burb.livejournal.com]

This is not mainstream religion. These are close-minded people with extreme ideas, and I'm sure you'll find people like that in every country in the world. To generalize that all North American Christians are of the same belief is a mistake. This group is more like a cult.