03-26-2012, 06:45 PM
(03-26-2012, 05:57 PM)Donovan Wrote:(03-26-2012, 04:43 PM)Teacher Wrote: If the criminal came from a good Christian family who were not involved in any types of crimes, then yes, my heart goes out to that family. Therefore, I guess I'm a bleeding heart. In fact, I know I am.
Are Christians the only good families? I'm not sure this is any more valid a viewpoint than the "kill em all" stuff Sterling was hinting at. If I may ask, what are your qualifications for good Christian family?
I don't know if Christians are the only good families since in my sheltered world, I only know families that are like mine. Raising your children to know right from wrong; being a vital part of every aspect of their lives that you can possibly be; loving them unconditionally; of course, teaching them that there is a loving God; setting good examples for them to follow; having them grow up knowing that you have the highest expectations of them no matter how old they become, etc.
Now before you say it, I do know that what I just said does not apply to everyone who does this. But in my heart this is what I believe. I know there are many non-believers on this site, and I feel badly about that. Leaving God out of the equation is ruining our youth, our communities, our world (imo). No, I am not a religious fanatic - just a believer who raised her children to have the same values and beliefs that I do. So far I have been truly blessed with the results.