California becomes First State in Nation to Ban 'Gay Cure' Therapy for Children

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71. I believe that we're viewing the issue differently.

Whether it's indoctrinating homophobia, instilling intolerance, or stamping out independent thought, I believe that organized religion is a detrimental force. Yes, it's a great way to organize people and it has it's accomplishments, but it's a net negative.

That said, those who choose to adhere to such superstitions still get the same rights as the rest of us in this society. I admit that it gets dicey when it comes to what one can and can't do when raising a child, but I personally draw the line at physical harm. If I believed that parents should be legally barred from inflicting any emotional pain on their children, there'd be a LOT of people that should be in jail.

Given that we have to allow for a lot of leeway concerning peoples' particular religious kinks, I (personally) view this as more of a "circumcision" issue and less of a "torture" issue.

Just my view, feel free to hold a differing one.