(February 9, 2014 at 10:23 pm)Boris Karloff Wrote:(February 9, 2014 at 1:56 pm)The_Thinking_Theist Wrote: No child has a choice. Of course a parent's going to teach them how they think that the universe works. Everyone, from the WBC to atheists, "abuse" their kids. What you and I call freethinking they call brainwashing. What you and I call brainwashing they call freethinking. People who have a belief will raise their kids in that set belief, and to the opposing viewpoint that's child abuse.
In short, your premise shows a very shortsighted view on the whole issue.
With that mindset, no abusive parent would ever be brought to justice.
Yes, you're right. What we call pedophilia, others call marriage. What we call beating, some call discipline.
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