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(AP) Scary In an ongoing campaign for its own tag, Texas court rules a church's right to force an exorcism on a young girl outweighs her right to not be held down and have the devil beaten out of her   (hosted.ap.org) divider line 289
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TexasPeace [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 12:44:01 PM  
Yet if the church required the members to commune with God by peyote, mushrooms, or marijuana, then government trumps religion.

Simple beating FTW.

 
Mordant [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 01:22:01 PM  
Nobody ever said that being from Texas wasn't going to have significant drawbacks. If she didn't want to take that chance she should have run away from home and joined the circus to be around more normal people.

 
legendary [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 01:50:49 PM  
We'll need a Texas tag at this rate

 
Sybarite [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:03:05 PM  
Oh sure, posted on Florida Today. Looks like Floridian deflection to me.

 
RobsterCraw [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:23:54 PM  
I guess in Texas the Freedom of Religion is interpreted in such a way that your religion is free to do what it wants to you, not that you are free from your family's religion.

 
Solon Isonomia [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:45:12 PM  
TexasPeace: Yet if the church required the members to commune with God by peyote, mushrooms, or marijuana, then government trumps religion.

Simple beating FTW.


I do believe that was the dissent's point.

 
Deuce McStinkle 2008-06-28 02:48:13 PM  
Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Ready . . . flame war commencing.

 
birdmanesq [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:49:30 PM  
Well we wouldn't want the devil running around now would we?

 
toonz 2008-06-28 02:49:43 PM  
Um... my religion wants me to lay down upon a tethered Scarlett
Johansson...

...with a bottle of scotch, and a bucket of wings nearby

...extra cripsy (more jesus shapes, that way)


/my demons. I struggle with them.

 
ultraholland 2008-06-28 02:49:51 PM  
Laura Schubert testified in 2002 that she was cut and bruised and later experienced hallucinations after the church members' actions in 1996, when she was 17.

No shiat. That was the evil coming out of her that caused those injuries.

 
MickCollins 2008-06-28 02:49:52 PM  
IT was a protestant exorcism. In Catholic Exorcisms, we send in the Jesuits.

 
coolmanjack 2008-06-28 02:51:17 PM  
Don't mess with Texas.

 
Man On Pink Corner [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:51:28 PM  
There has to be a way to stop these people.

The best idea, in the judge's sole discretion, posted below by a 'liter, earns a month of TF.

 
PermanentGuest 2008-06-28 02:51:45 PM  
"would have an unconstitutional 'chilling effect' by compelling the church to abandon core principles of its religious beliefs."

So priests can diddle little boys again? Isn't that one of their core beliefs?

/ok, a troll
//just learning how to do it.

 
atlas spanked 2008-06-28 02:52:01 PM  
When are we going to give Texas back to Mexico?

Soon, I hope.

 
toonz 2008-06-28 02:52:35 PM  
MickCollins: IT was a protestant exorcism. In Catholic Exorcisms, we send in the Jesuits.

I work in IT... so i'm getting a ki...bllaaaarghyourmothersuckseggsinhellblaaaargh!...

whoa... i hate when that happens
(we're kind of awkward with social situations)

 
The Noble Rot 2008-06-28 02:53:08 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Ready . . . flame war commencing.


THIS!

//THISTHISTHISTHIS!
///this

 
Longtime Lurker 2008-06-28 02:53:32 PM  
upload.wikimedia.org

approves

 
toonz 2008-06-28 02:53:35 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Ready . . . flame war commencing.


you bring the popcorn, I'll bring the beer.

 
ultraholland 2008-06-28 02:53:46 PM  
The power of Christ compels you (to file suit for abuse and false imprisonment)!

 
Falcc 2008-06-28 02:53:49 PM  
I dunno about you guys but I think the Texas Supreme Court may have some demons they need help dealing with. Get the exorcism bat and the holy barbed wire, this is going to take a while.

 
Deuce McStinkle 2008-06-28 02:54:12 PM  
Oh, so you've learned from the other Farkers how to post here? You've got it!

PermanentGuest: "would have an unconstitutional 'chilling effect' by compelling the church to abandon core principles of its religious beliefs."

So priests can diddle little boys again? Isn't that one of their core beliefs?

/ok, a troll
//just learning how to do it.

 
1. Put snakes on plane 2008-06-28 02:54:15 PM  
Holy crap.

I hope they kick this case upstairs. No, not to the imaginary sky dude.

 
JSieverts [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:55:00 PM  
coolmanjack
Don't mess with Texas

THIS

http://www.tshirthell.com/funny-shirts/dont-mess-with-texas/

 
coolmanjack 2008-06-28 02:55:07 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Ready . . . flame war commencing.


Uhhh... I'm pretty sure this is a big deal not because this crazy fundy sect wants to do exorcisms on people, but because the Texas court said it's okay.

 
QUANTUM FECES 2008-06-28 02:55:11 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Ready . . . flame war commencing.



OK, I know I'm feeding the troll here, but here goes anyway....

Why do you go to every religous thread and spew the same whine?

Come up with a thought out arguement or STFU.

 
ZombiesezCafeeeeeennnn [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:55:20 PM  
*headdesk*
*Headdesk*
*Headdesk*

 
Deuce McStinkle 2008-06-28 02:55:43 PM  
My point. You have proven it.


QUANTUM FECES: Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Ready . . . flame war commencing.


OK, I know I'm feeding the troll here, but here goes anyway....

Why do you go to every religous thread and spew the same whine?

Come up with a thought out arguement or STFU.

 
Philly_gp 2008-06-28 02:56:23 PM  
Just nuke the bible belt. Death to the sky wizard!!

 
califacondor 2008-06-28 02:57:02 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: My point. You have proven it.

No, I think you proved HIS point.

 
Man On Pink Corner [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:57:12 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Meaning, that it would be completely impossible for them to get away with their atrocities if it weren't for the implicit support and the poorly-thought-out beliefs of the so-called "mainstream"?

Yeah, THIS THIS THIS.

 
Deuce McStinkle 2008-06-28 02:57:33 PM  
My point. You have proven it. Again.

califacondor: Deuce McStinkle: My point. You have proven it.

No, I think you proved HIS point.

 
ZombiesezCafeeeeeennnn [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:57:33 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: My point. You have proven it.




How, exactly, did he prove your point?

 
mr_zero [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 02:58:01 PM  
theexorcist.typepad.com

The power of Christ compels you! The power of Christ compels you!

 
Deuce McStinkle 2008-06-28 02:58:19 PM  
Uhmm. How about no?

Man On Pink Corner: Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Meaning, that it would be completely impossible for them to get away with their atrocities if it weren't for the implicit support and the poorly-thought-out beliefs of the so-called "mainstream"?

Yeah, THIS THIS THIS.

 
califacondor 2008-06-28 02:58:46 PM  
And i find it hilarious that there is an argument happening between a person named 'Deuce McStinkle' and 'Quantum Feces', only on the internet could this shiat happen.

 
QUANTUM FECES 2008-06-28 02:58:46 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: My point. You have proven it.


QUANTUM FECES: Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Ready . . . flame war commencing.


OK, I know I'm feeding the troll here, but here goes anyway....

Why do you go to every religous thread and spew the same whine?

Come up with a thought out arguement or STFU.



Really? I just insulted Chritianity by questioning your reasons for posting? You lack imagination.

 
Rakishi 2008-06-28 02:59:07 PM  
PermanentGuest: "would have an unconstitutional 'chilling effect' by compelling the church to abandon core principles of its religious beliefs."

Wait does that mean that radical Muslims are free to wage holy war (a core belief) on the US in Texas?

 
Ksup 2008-06-28 02:59:13 PM  
This is an odd stance by the court. You can't be a naturist because some child may see you naked(as you were born and will rot), but you can beat the devil out of them literally.

/penis is evil
/we must beat the penis loving out of them

 
Man On Pink Corner [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 03:00:03 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: Uhmm. How about no?

Sorry, "No" didn't work for the girl in TFA, and it doesn't work for me, either.

 
Deuce McStinkle 2008-06-28 03:00:16 PM  
www.forumspile.com


QUANTUM FECES: Deuce McStinkle: My point. You have proven it.


QUANTUM FECES: Deuce McStinkle: Okay: time to use this space to insult all forms of Christianity, never minding the fact that fundamentalist sects like the one described in this article have as much to do with mainline Protestants as Osama bin Laden has to do with mainline Islam.

Ready . . . flame war commencing.


OK, I know I'm feeding the troll here, but here goes anyway....

Why do you go to every religous thread and spew the same whine?

Come up with a thought out arguement or STFU.


Really? I just insulted Chritianity by questioning your reasons for posting? You lack imagination.

 
Espertron 2008-06-28 03:02:43 PM  
coolmanjack: Uhhh... I'm pretty sure this is a big deal not because this crazy fundy sect wants to do exorcisms on people, but because the Texas court said it's okay.

THIS

I have no problems with mainline Christians, Muslims, Mormons, Wiccans or most other religious/spiritual groups. But when they engage in activities that interfere with my rights... then I have a problem. A big problem.

I knew Texas was a backward-arsed cultural and intellectual wasteland, but crap... this is just... just...

joshuamauldin.com

 
QUANTUM FECES 2008-06-28 03:03:18 PM  
Deuce McStinkle:

OK, I see you're not interested in a mature discussion. Sorry to waste everyone's time here.

 
Prophetica Insipia [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 03:03:50 PM  
Dogma strikes again.

Weep for the future, if things like this are allowed to happen.

Especially in America, the land of "freedom of religion".

That statement also means "freedom FROM religion", but we dont talk about that, lest we be accused of being un-American.

And forcing your religion on a child, who does not have the reasoning abilities to make their own choices as to the non-relevance of magic in the real world, is morally and ethically reprehensible.

 
mikaloyd 2008-06-28 03:03:51 PM  
I for one want more intertwinings of gummint and religion.

If Nanny cant control religion who can?

 
adamgreeney 2008-06-28 03:04:24 PM  
Rakishi: PermanentGuest: "would have an unconstitutional 'chilling effect' by compelling the church to abandon core principles of its religious beliefs."

Wait does that mean that radical Muslims are free to wage holy war (a core belief) on the US in Texas?


no. what he meant was "would have an unconstitutional 'chilling effect' by compelling christian churches to abandon core principles of its religious beliefs."

it doesn't count unless Jesus is involved.

 
Deuce McStinkle 2008-06-28 03:04:31 PM  
QUANTUM FECES: Deuce McStinkle:

OK, I see you're not interested in a mature discussion. Sorry to waste everyone's time here.


www.forumspile.com

 
ChaoticLimbs 2008-06-28 03:04:51 PM  
MickCollins: IT was a protestant exorcism. In Catholic Exorcisms, we send in the Jesuits.

At least Jesuits are educated. Catholics are unlikely to be flogged by morons. They'll be flogged by the educated elite.

 
ZombiesezCafeeeeeennnn [TotalFark] 2008-06-28 03:06:08 PM  
Deuce McStinkle: QUANTUM FECES: Stupid picture.

Judging by your silence on how exactly Quantum Feces proved your point, and by the rejoinders that have nothing to do with what has been posted in response to your troll bait, I guess I can safely say that you're a simpering attention whore who has deep seeded insecurities about your core beliefs which you act out on the internet when you can't afford to surf your favorite "Furries for Christ" porn sites.

Some poster child for Jesus you turned out to be.

 
Deuce McStinkle 2008-06-28 03:07:17 PM  
I'm sorry, are you talking?

ZombiesezCafeeeeeennnn: Deuce McStinkle: QUANTUM FECES: Stupid picture.

Judging by your silence on how exactly Quantum Feces proved your point, and by the rejoinders that have nothing to do with what has been posted in response to your troll bait, I guess I can safely say that you're a simpering attention whore who has deep seeded insecurities about your core beliefs which you act out on the internet when you can't afford to surf your favorite "Furries for Christ" porn sites.

Some poster child for Jesus you turned out to be.

 
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