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... because he is agnostic.
http://www.alternet.org/belief/149037/shocking%3A_agnostic_dad_loses_custody_of_kids/?page=1
I detect a lawsuit if the claims in this piece are accurate. There is a video of the interview on the second page of the article.
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On fire for Christ
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Posted - 12/01/2010 : 19:20:56 [Permalink]
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| Maybe they thought someone who suddenly changes his religion after 30 something years might be slightly unstable. I mean when you're at the stage in your life that you're having custody lawsuits, you really should have it set in your mind whether there's a God or not, and what, if any, your purpose on this planet is. Maybe people should figure that stuff out before deciding to bring children into the world. |
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Kil
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Posted - 12/01/2010 : 19:22:00 [Permalink]
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| Yeah. Saw that. I don't see how a ruling like that one can hold up. He should probably contact the ACLU. |
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Kil
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Posted - 12/01/2010 : 19:38:37 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by On fire for Christ
Maybe they thought someone who suddenly changes his religion after 30 something years might be slightly unstable. I mean when you're at the stage in your life that you're having custody lawsuits, you really should have it set in your mind whether there's a God or not, and what, if any, your purpose on this planet is. Maybe people should figure that stuff out before deciding to bring children into the world.
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Firstly, it may not have been so sudden. I mean, his change of view may have happened over the whole four year period, or even longer than that.
Also, you think there is an age limit on changing your mind about God? You know, from my point of view as an agnostic/atheist, that decision seems to be an indication of increased stability, in that he had the courage to finally let go of the myths of religion or whatever was bothering him about it. But that's just conjecture on my part. For the life of me, though, I can't see how changing his religious views, unless he started playing with snakes or bombs or one of those whacked out things you get from some religious sects, says anything from a legal or psychological standpoint about his stability.
Also, my ex-wife is a believer and I'm what I am. We had full joint custody and that was that. Our son is doing just fine.
It's just nonsense that his change of religious views should have a bearing on whether he shares joint custody. |
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moakley
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Posted - 12/02/2010 : 10:55:31 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by On fire for Christ
Maybe they thought someone who suddenly changes his religion after 30 something years might be slightly unstable. I mean when you're at the stage in your life that you're having custody lawsuits, you really should have it set in your mind whether there's a God or not, and what, if any, your purpose on this planet is.
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Personally, I see a willingness to change ones mind, due to the recognition/understanding of better data or the revelation of bad data or no data, as a strength of character. I don't believe we have a purpose on this planet, but consider myself damn lucky to have had the opportunity. As far as "God or not", I choose not since it strikes me as delusion upon delusion to derive meaning from faith in the supernatural based on the recorded stories of mostly anonymous human authors.
Maybe people should figure that stuff out before deciding to bring children into the world.
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Are you suggesting a religious litmus test for having children? |
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Robb
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Kil
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Posted - 12/02/2010 : 12:16:47 [Permalink]
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Did you look at number 8 Robb? Evidence that the mother left the kids alone and didn't buckle them in there car seats and didn't feed them breakfast? 10 and 12 were about the fathers religion. 13 says the father used profanity in front of the kids and has anger management problems. He also probably sent angry text messages to the mother. (If the father actually hit the kids or the mother, I'm sure that would have been mentioned.)
So here's how it adds up as far as I can see. The mother actually endangered her minor children by leaving them alone, not buckling them in to their car seats, and what's with the not giving them breakfast? All of which there is evidence for according to the order. (The father was the petitioner. Do you think it might have had something to do with the mother actually endangering her kids?)
The dad used bad words, was angry with the mother, and of course, wasn't a Christian anymore. That's mentioned twice.
So the judge concludes that the mother, who actually endangered her kids according to the evidence, should get full custody and the dad gets four hours a week. Doesn't something here jump out at you Robb?
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On fire for Christ
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Posted - 12/03/2010 : 18:02:10 [Permalink]
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| Also, you think there is an age limit on changing your mind about God? You know, from my point of view as an agnostic/atheist, that decision seems to be an indication of increased stability, |
Maybe in the long-term, but in short to mid-term hanging your entire outlook on the purpose and meaning of existence is not going to increase stability, it's about as much personal turmoil as you can go through.
I wonder if he got a young girlfriend and a sports car too? |
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Robb
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Posted - 12/03/2010 : 18:54:49 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Kil
Did you look at number 8 Robb? Evidence that the mother left the kids alone and didn't buckle them in there car seats and didn't feed them breakfast? 10 and 12 were about the fathers religion. 13 says the father used profanity in front of the kids and has anger management problems. He also probably sent angry text messages to the mother. (If the father actually hit the kids or the mother, I'm sure that would have been mentioned.)
So here's how it adds up as far as I can see. The mother actually endangered her minor children by leaving them alone, not buckling them in to their car seats, and what's with the not giving them breakfast? All of which there is evidence for according to the order. (The father was the petitioner. Do you think it might have had something to do with the mother actually endangering her kids?)
The dad used bad words, was angry with the mother, and of course, wasn't a Christian anymore. That's mentioned twice.
So the judge concludes that the mother, who actually endangered her kids according to the evidence, should get full custody and the dad gets four hours a week. Doesn't something here jump out at you Robb?
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Did you miss the word Soley in my post? These things are nasty when kids are involved. I don't know the truth here but I have left my kids unbuckled, forgot to give them a meal and left my minor daughter at home alone for a short while. Should my kids be taken away from me? In a custody suite these incidents can look pretty bad. |
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Kil
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Posted - 12/03/2010 : 19:05:18 [Permalink]
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| Well Robb. That only leaves anger on the fathers part. And his religious views. And yet, no where does it say anyone was assaulted by him. Guess we will have to see what happens when he challenges the decision. |
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Robb
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Posted - 12/04/2010 : 20:07:17 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Kil
Well Robb. That only leaves anger on the fathers part. And his religious views. And yet, no where does it say anyone was assaulted by him. Guess we will have to see what happens when he challenges the decision.
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I agree that he should not be deied custody because of his religious beliefs unless they are detrimental to the child. |
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Dr. Mabuse
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Posted - 12/11/2010 : 03:53:04 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Robb
I agree that he should not be deied custody because of his religious beliefs unless they are detrimental to the child.
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Who decides what religious belifs are detrimental to the child? I'd argue that Christianity is, out of personal experience. |
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Robb
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Posted - 12/11/2010 : 21:07:07 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Dr. Mabuse
Originally posted by Robb
I agree that he should not be deied custody because of his religious beliefs unless they are detrimental to the child.
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Who decides what religious belifs are detrimental to the child? I'd argue that Christianity is, out of personal experience.
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OK, but you have no say in the matter.
There are already laws in each state that define what child abuse is. There is no state that I am aware of that considers teaching christianity to children abuse. If someone is doing something to children that meets the standard of child abuse in that state, then they should be prosecuted no matter what religion they are. |
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Dr. Mabuse
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Posted - 12/12/2010 : 08:45:00 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Robb
Originally posted by Dr. Mabuse
Originally posted by Robb
I agree that he should not be deied custody because of his religious beliefs unless they are detrimental to the child.
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Who decides what religious belifs are detrimental to the child? I'd argue that Christianity is, out of personal experience.
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OK, but you have no say in the matter. |
Obviously not, for countless reasons. But neither do you.
However, we both have the right to express our opinions.
There are already laws in each state that define what child abuse is. |
Whoa! Don't go overboard now. There's a difference between detrimental and abuse.
| There is no state that I am aware of that considers teaching christianity to children abuse. |
Maybe there should be.
What does the Bible say about stuff like baptism? The evangelical churches I went to all said baptism was meant to be done once you're old enough to really understand what it is all about. In my Pentecostal church, that was in your mid-teens. After your 18th birthday if you didn't have your parent's consent.
I don't mind Christian parents raising their children with what is commonly known as "Christian values", like loving your fellow humans (all of them, even goddamn atheists) care for each other, never lie, don't abuse substances, keep your temper, stand up for those who are weaker than you, etc.
My dad was atheist and mom was possibly, discretely, religious. But I was raised with those "Christian" values.
I believe those made me a good person.
What I absolutely don't get is how Christian parents hate atheists and teach their children to hate atheists. Or Muslims or gays for that matter. Or people who are Democrats, or from Canada. That's so fucked up.
If someone is doing something to children that meets the standard of child abuse in that state, then they should be prosecuted no matter what religion they are.
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Amen to that.
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On fire for Christ
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Posted - 12/12/2010 : 23:53:54 [Permalink]
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| Yeah if someone breaks a law they should be prosecuted. I feel like we're really getting somewhere! |
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Parent denied custody
