"There have been children born out of wedlock since there have been two sexes."
And this makes it right because....? More to today's point: It used to be RARE. Now it is becoming COMMONPLACE. Some of us think that's a bad thing.
"Why brand the innocent children as bastards?"
It's not a "brand," it's what they are; it's descriptive.
"That's harsh."
Of course it is. And it's probably even judgemental. But it might make some of these illegitimate kids grow up and want to do the right thing, in defiance of their irresponsible parents, and get married themselves before they have kids.
I agree with you on all points.
And this makes it right because....?
It makes it human, no one said anything about right but you.
"Why brand the innocent children as bastards?"
It's not a "brand," it's what they are; it's descriptive.
Sorta like, 'judgmental jerk' That's not a brand, that's descriptive, wouldn't you say?
"That's harsh."
Of course it is. And it's probably even judgmental. But it might make some of these illegitimate kids grow up and want to do the right thing, in defiance of their irresponsible parents, and get married themselves before they have kids.
So you're Omnipotent and know every single child born out of wedlock, what they made with their life? How presumptuous of you to assume to know what they have and have not done in their lives? You seem to be forgetting a little something here...'judge not, lest ye be judged'.