A Jehovah’s Witness couple discusses their shunning of one of their children.
You know how it is: Good, decent, truly Godly people are always ready to betray their family and friends on command — like Abraham. Applause! Applause!
Of the many odious teachings in the Abrahamic traditions, this is surely one of the foulest. I say again: If the pleasure of an Invisible Wizard is more important to you than the well-being and happiness of your spouse and children, then — psychologically, at least — you’re not married and you’re not a parent.
Which is exactly why clergy peddle that teaching so vigorously: Healthy families undermine ownership of their flock.