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Fundamentalists: Jesus Camp

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I saw a documentary called "Jesus Camp" just now. It was a bone chilling horror story that continues to accrue more and more damage upon potentially civilized nations like America every day.

A certain western government which has been famous for supposedly thwarting the attempts of those who antidisestablishmentarianistically seek to embed members of their flock upon seats of high government has seen the obvious effects of what will happen if fundamentalists are allowed their current unchecked mission toward a single global government and religion.

My question to you is at what point should a civilized people intervene on behalf of humanity and put some sort of leash (government appointed observation, etc.) on these people?

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Originally posted by nihilismor
I saw a documentary called "Jesus Camp" just now. It was a bone chilling horror story that continues to accrue more and more damage upon potentially civilized nations like America every day.

A certain western government which has been famous for supposedly thwarting the attempts of those who antidisestablishmentarianistically seek to embed members of ...[text shortened]... humanity and put some sort of leash (government appointed observation, etc.) on these people?
You should never wish for any leashes. If they start being manufactured, then the government can put one on you too.

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Originally posted by UzumakiAi
You should never wish for any leashes. If they start being manufactured, then the government can put one on you too.
And that's why we shouldn't have any police!

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Originally posted by AThousandYoung
And that's why we shouldn't have any police!
Or laws for that matter.

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Originally posted by nihilismor
I saw a documentary called "Jesus Camp" just now. It was a bone chilling horror story that continues to accrue more and more damage upon potentially civilized nations like America every day.

A certain western government which has been famous for supposedly thwarting the attempts of those who antidisestablishmentarianistically seek to embed members of ...[text shortened]... humanity and put some sort of leash (government appointed observation, etc.) on these people?
I'll pray for you.

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Originally posted by nihilismor
Or laws for that matter.
Yeah no police and no laws then everything will be just great.

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Originally posted by nihilismor
I saw a documentary called "Jesus Camp" just now. It was a bone chilling horror story that continues to accrue more and more damage upon potentially civilized nations like America every day.

A certain western government which has been famous for supposedly thwarting the attempts of those who antidisestablishmentarianistically seek to embed members of ...[text shortened]... humanity and put some sort of leash (government appointed observation, etc.) on these people?
saw it myself. The usual fundamentalists with narrow minds...

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Originally posted by nihilismor
Or laws for that matter.
The police and laws are for protection. As of yet, evangelicals have not been declared a terrorist organization, and have not attempted to murder people as a group.

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Originally posted by UzumakiAi
The police and laws are for protection. As of yet, evangelicals have not been declared a terrorist organization, and have not attempted to murder people as a group.
So SOME leashes are ok.

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Originally posted by AThousandYoung
So SOME leashes are ok.
Yes, if the leashes are to keep rabid dogs away from attacking normal ones. Guess you caught me in a contradiction. I am sure you know what I meant, though.

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Originally posted by UzumakiAi
Yes, if the leashes are to keep rabid dogs away from attacking normal ones. Guess you caught me in a contradiction. I am sure you know what I meant, though.
So I ask again: when does a belief system go too far beyond the thin red line between itself and insanity? At what point should society intervene to preserve the sanity of the whole?

As a matter of opinion some may say that when fundamentalists become "terrorists" then intervention is needed. I am afraid I fail to see the difference between the two extremes. When a person is willing to lay down his or her life for any kind of belief system whether it be in support of a god or love of a country the sanity of all concerned should be examined.

When the following of a specific cult target a prospective recruit with their radical ideas is it abusive?

Is it abusive to target another's children?

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Originally posted by nihilismor
I saw a documentary called "Jesus Camp" just now. It was a bone chilling horror story that continues to accrue more and more damage upon potentially civilized nations like America every day.

A certain western government which has been famous for supposedly thwarting the attempts of those who antidisestablishmentarianistically seek to embed members of ...[text shortened]... humanity and put some sort of leash (government appointed observation, etc.) on these people?
Your question should not target the religious, rather, it should target the nonreligious as well. Really the question is what types of checks and balances should we have on whoever is governing over us? I say the least centralized forms of governments are the best. Unfortunatly, the US government seems to inch towards collectivism every year. What should concern you is not if we have "good" leaders, rather, what should concern you is what type of damage can a "bad" leader inflict? Inevitably, you will get a "bad egg" in the mix so you best prepare for it through checks and balances.

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Originally posted by UzumakiAi
The police and laws are for protection. As of yet, evangelicals have not been declared a terrorist organization, and have not attempted to murder people as a group.
Some have been -- like the Army of God anti-abortion terrorist group.

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Originally posted by nihilismor
So I ask again: when does a belief system go too far beyond the thin red line between itself and insanity? At what point should society intervene to preserve the sanity of the whole?

As a matter of opinion some may say that when fundamentalists become "terrorists" then intervention is needed. I am afraid I fail to see the difference between the two e ...[text shortened]... ecruit with their radical ideas is it abusive?

Is it abusive to target another's children?
They are targeting their OWN children. It becomes bad when, perhaps, they kill people? When they personally infringe on your rights, or the rights of others?

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Originally posted by nihilismor
I saw a documentary called "Jesus Camp" just now. It was a bone chilling horror story that continues to accrue more and more damage upon potentially civilized nations like America every day.

A certain western government which has been famous for supposedly thwarting the attempts of those who antidisestablishmentarianistically seek to embed members of ...[text shortened]... humanity and put some sort of leash (government appointed observation, etc.) on these people?
Just go to Jesus camp and bitch-slap the bastards.
If they're true Christians they'll turn the other cheek. If they don't then they're gonna roast in hell for sure.

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