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Ghoulish Delight · 04-21-2010, 09:22 PM

I wouldn't suggest isolating her from religion cold turkey. And I understand that religiosity (whether it's generic bible study, or generic spirituality) are easy and, by some measures, effective shortcuts in a system that simply has to rely on shortcuts to point people towards a better path. And I have no doubt it works for a lot of people. And I know the judge didn't say, "Put her in bible study, that'll learn her!" it just is part of the default program. It just happens that a case like this points out the shortcomings of relying exclusively on those shortcuts. I have no problem with access to religious outlets being part of recovery programs, as long as there's some choice invovled.

but I don't know, it's not like the article has details. There's nothing that says that participation in bible study is compulsory, so maybe it's over reaction, and Alex is right, I can't argue that mainstream religious oxposure probably would still do her some good. But I can't shake the eerie feeling I get when I think of it as treating someone who clearly doesn't process religious thinking very well with more religion.

cirquelover · 04-21-2010, 09:29 PM

How about the part of her plea deal thatsays " If Javon comes back to life, the plea will be withdrawn" Seriously WTF!!??! What kind of court room was this!

Ghoulish Delight · 04-21-2010, 09:36 PM

No, I give them major props on that point. I mean, what IF he comes back to life? If they can prove that their lunacy is true, by all means, go right ahead.

Morrigoon · 04-22-2010, 02:18 AM

I have to agree. If that's what it took for the lady to enter a plea deal, I don't think the state is giving up much by agreeing to the provision. And if the baby did resurrect, well I guess we say she wins.

Not Afraid · 04-27-2010, 04:48 PM

I refused to put this in the "Cute Photo" thread. It's more WTF.

€uroMeinke · 04-27-2010, 07:36 PM

is that a small dog or a big crock?

JWBear · 04-28-2010, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

is that a small dog or a big crock?

I read that as "a small dog or a big c0ck"......

CoasterMatt · 04-27-2010, 10:02 PM

A crock of Shih Tzu? (I know, wrong breed)

Not Afraid · 04-28-2010, 09:41 AM

A **** of Poo.

CoasterMatt · 04-28-2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

"An Israeli man has been imprisoned for 10 years for tricking women into sexual acts by claiming his semen was holy and had healing powers."

The story - here

04-21-2010, 09:22 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I wouldn't suggest isolating her from religion cold turkey. And I understand that religiosity (whether it's generic bible study, or generic spirituality) are easy and, by some measures, effective shortcuts in a system that simply has to rely on shortcuts to point people towards a better path. And I have no doubt it works for a lot of people. And I know the judge didn't say, "Put her in bible study, that'll learn her!" it just is part of the default program. It just happens that a case like this points out the shortcomings of relying exclusively on those shortcuts. I have no problem with access to religious outlets being part of recovery programs, as long as there's some choice invovled. but I don't know, it's not like the article has details. There's nothing that says that participation in bible study is compulsory, so maybe it's over reaction, and Alex is right, I can't argue that mainstream religious oxposure probably would still do her some good. But I can't shake the eerie feeling I get when I think of it as treating someone who clearly doesn't process religious thinking very well with more religion. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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04-21-2010, 09:29 PM	#2
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	How about the part of her plea deal thatsays " If Javon comes back to life, the plea will be withdrawn" Seriously WTF!!??! What kind of court room was this!
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04-21-2010, 09:36 PM	#3
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	No, I give them major props on that point. I mean, what IF he comes back to life? If they can prove that their lunacy is true, by all means, go right ahead. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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04-22-2010, 02:18 AM	#4
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I have to agree. If that's what it took for the lady to enter a plea deal, I don't think the state is giving up much by agreeing to the provision. And if the baby did resurrect, well I guess we say she wins. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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04-27-2010, 04:48 PM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I refused to put this in the "Cute Photo" thread. It's more WTF.
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04-27-2010, 07:36 PM	#6
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	is that a small dog or a big crock? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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04-27-2010, 10:02 PM	#8
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	A crock of Shih Tzu? (I know, wrong breed) __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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04-28-2010, 09:41 AM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	A **** of Poo.
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