Posted on 05/08/2010 6:30:36 AM PDT by C19fan
I fear that you may be correct, but keep in mind that the only reason it is obeyed in the muslim countries is because it is enforced under the rule of sharia law. In other words, without fear of barbaric punishment, most wouldn’t uphold those traditions either.
This can be traced directly to the “great society.”
“Remember when Daniel Moynihan sounded the alarm in the 1960s, and got a lot of grief, about the 25% illegitimacy rate in the black community. “
I’m not old enough to remember it, but I believe in 1954 there were a number of published books and studies talking about the out of wedlock births of the black community. As the civil rights movement had heated up in 1954 the response was to show how blacks lived, and this was a major issue.
“Do you realize that a very large percentage of homeschool families get by on less than the median income? “
Of all the homeschoolers I know, that is very true. They also have well, behaved children and go on to do very well for themselves.
“In other words, without fear of barbaric punishment, most wouldn’t uphold those traditions either.”
Agreed. So as not to be misunderstood, I do not view Islam as upright in reality, only in apparent structure. All manner of demonic activity is at the heart of that cult. Satan plays all sides against the other, and can appear as a servant of righteousness when it suits him.
Young women are waking up to the painful results of an elective abortion and the lifelong regret. Older educated women, where we see a large swing, are financially capable.
Nowhere in this article do I read that fathers aren't playing a financial or emotional role in the baby's life.
Is that all? I would have guessed higher.
~60 years? “APPLAUSE” That’s great to hear!!!
Bravo for you and yours and your family!
No question things today aren’t what they were then though. Not even close.
**Four in ten babies are born outside marriage in the U.S. **
Lord, have mercy on us!
Christ, have mercy on us!
Lord, have mercy on us!
I don’t support either thing. Both were subject to such amazing abuse.
I heard it was only 2 out 5.
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