Research on child abuse suggests that religious beliefs can foster, e… — Mary Garden

Research on child abuse suggests that religious beliefs can foster, encourage, and justify the abuse of children. When contempt for sex underlies teachings, this creates a breeding ground for abuse.

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I would not encourage children or teens to multitask because we don't know where those efforts may lead. — Marilyn vos Savant
Sex education is legitimate in that girls cannot be taught soon enough how children don't come into the world. — Karl Kraus
I believe that we parents must encourage our children to become educated, so they can get into a good college that we cannot afford. — Dave Barry
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