Yet if the church required the members to commune with God by peyote, mushrooms, or marijuana, then government trumps religion.

Simple beating FTW.

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.

We'll need a Texas tag at this rate

Oh sure, posted on Florida Today. Looks like Floridian deflection to me.

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.

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.

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.

Well we wouldn't want the devil running around now would we?

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.

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.

IT was a protestant exorcism. In Catholic Exorcisms, we send in the Jesuits.

Don't mess with Texas.

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.

"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.

When are we going to give Texas back to Mexico?

Soon, I hope.

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)

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

approves

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.

The power of Christ compels you (to file suit for abuse and false imprisonment)!

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.

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.

Holy crap.

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

coolmanjack
Don't mess with Texas

THIS

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

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.

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.

*headdesk*
*Headdesk*
*Headdesk*

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.

Just nuke the bible belt. Death to the sky wizard!!

Deuce McStinkle: My point. You have proven it.

No, I think you proved HIS point.

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.

My point. You have proven it. Again.

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

No, I think you proved HIS point.

Deuce McStinkle: My point. You have proven it.




How, exactly, did he prove your point?

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

Deuce McStinkle: Uhmm. How about no?

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

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.

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...

Deuce McStinkle:

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

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.

I for one want more intertwinings of gummint and religion.

If Nanny cant control religion who can?

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.

QUANTUM FECES: Deuce McStinkle:

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

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.

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.

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.