There's a disturbing number of people who agree with the likes of violent thugs like Steven Anderson, but will only say so when they feel safe. The likes of him and Alex Jones spread their propaganda, and those who are receptive to it will eat it up. I'm sorry to hear that your parents have been receptive to it.
The whole tone of Church teaching in regard to woman is, to the last degree, contemptuous and degrading. - Elizabeth Cady Stanton