Haha. To be honest, I find the article amusing and sharp. Yes, the quips are harsh, but I don't really believe the author hates everyone. It's just so easy to target that family, because, well... I posted the photo... Anyway, I found it to be a lighthearted social critique that was written in a style very popular these days (The Onion, Jon Stewart, etc. I would say all fall into this category.)
Personally, I don't agree with the family and their lifestyles. It makes me sick to think of the brainwashing and stifling that is occurring there. My father came from a family of 8 kids with a Mormon mother and so maybe it's just a personal thing with super-organized religious sects. We just don't "do" that in my family.
But, living here in VA, I see a lot of the Southern Baptists who are on the extreme end of the spectrum. The other day, I got stopped by two men on a side street while I was walking my dog. (I thought they were going to attack me and I was terrified. ) Instead, they were challenging me about whether or not I had "given myself to the Lord" and if I thought I'd be going to heaven. I have no problems with people believing what they want to believe, but don't force your views on someone who is out for an evening stroll and definitely don't exploit religion for economic gain (i.e. their websites and shows and then back to the TV evangelist convo from way back.)
Religion is such a powerful force that I am weary of its effects on people who aren't as capable to make their own choices. I could go more into this and how I've seen it personally but that would have to be saved for a private forum...
Sorry, I'm long-winded and just ranting now. Apologies ahead of time if I offended anyone. I'm really a very nice person, I swear...
Personally, I don't agree with the family and their lifestyles. It makes me sick to think of the brainwashing and stifling that is occurring there. My father came from a family of 8 kids with a Mormon mother and so maybe it's just a personal thing with super-organized religious sects. We just don't "do" that in my family.
But, living here in VA, I see a lot of the Southern Baptists who are on the extreme end of the spectrum. The other day, I got stopped by two men on a side street while I was walking my dog. (I thought they were going to attack me and I was terrified. ) Instead, they were challenging me about whether or not I had "given myself to the Lord" and if I thought I'd be going to heaven. I have no problems with people believing what they want to believe, but don't force your views on someone who is out for an evening stroll and definitely don't exploit religion for economic gain (i.e. their websites and shows and then back to the TV evangelist convo from way back.)
Religion is such a powerful force that I am weary of its effects on people who aren't as capable to make their own choices. I could go more into this and how I've seen it personally but that would have to be saved for a private forum...
Sorry, I'm long-winded and just ranting now. Apologies ahead of time if I offended anyone. I'm really a very nice person, I swear...
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