[Thumper1960]

So, a preacher who teaches the Bible, wherein it infers that sparing the rod spoils the child, cannot advise paddling an errant child?
Is the judge prepared to try Biblical figures, such as Isahia or Jesus in abstentia for their teachings or the tenets of their faith?
Perhaps the judge will seek to ban the Bible for teaching what she opposes.

[John Leland 1789]

"So, a preacher who teaches the Bible, wherein it infers that sparing the rod spoils the child, cannot advise paddling an errant child? Is the judge prepared to try Biblical figures, such as Isahia or Jesus in abstentia for their teachings or the tenets of their faith? Perhaps the judge will seek to ban the Bible for teaching what she opposes."

Thank you. This is precisely Dr. Boys greater point.

That judge is saying, in effect, if society is brainwashed to not like what the Bible teaches, those who continue to teach the the Bible will be imprisoned.

[icwhatudo]

Was he arrested for saying parents should spank their kids? Or was he arrested because he encouraged his followers to beat 18 month olds with wooden dowels for crying?

[Nifster]

You do not understand what ‘the rod’ is. The rod is a symbol of leadership and judgement-— of wisdom. You can see the rod in the hands of pharaohs. Perhaps you should go back to the original languages and learn some before making such ignorant comments