the only thing that keeps me going, is I know we can, and will do better. It just takes us a spell for it to sink in good and proper. We are after all, still a young Nation. Once we get the basics down pat, it will be clear sailing. :mrgreen:That seems to be the theme of much of our society these days.
If you had taken the time to read the full article you linked, you would have realized it was old, and that the case has already been ruled on. A simple 30 second google search yields this: Joseph Reyes Can Take Jewish Daughter To Catholic Church, Judge Rules In Dad's Favor
And what about the synogogue or jewish pre-school?As long as the church isn't harming the child or considered by a law a cult(defined as a church that goes out of it's way to harm other people) The 1st amendment says no.
I think he meant that too.And what about the synogogue or jewish pre-school?
I think that each parent should be able to take the child to his/her church when the child is in the care of said parent.
I agree, and on a side note - I find it overwhelmingly sad that 'parents' aren't more adult than this when dealing with their children. And we wonder why we have the problems with kids today that we do... take a look at the parents and the answer is right in front of us.
I think that each parent should be able to take the child to his/her church when the child is in the care of said parent.
I totally agree. Both parents knew they were marrying, having sexual relations, and having a child with someone from a different faith tradition. Being adults, they have the responsibility to realize that a person, if not now devout, could easily return to their original faith.
The Jewish religion says that a child born of a Jewish woman is a Jew. The Catholic religion demands that a child of a mixed marriage should be raised Catholic.
The State should butt out, and each parent, during their time with their child, should be free to include their child in their worship activities.
He can claim conversion to Judaism by force all day long. It's not going to get him out of the trouble that he has made for himself. The restraining order was in effect at the time, barring him from bringing the child to a Catholic Church.The couple married in 2004. Joseph Reyes was Catholic, but he converted to Judaism to please his in-laws. He has said the decision wasn't "voluntary."
From the article:
He can claim conversion to Judaism by force all day long. It's not going to get him out of the trouble that he has made for himself. The restraining order was in effect at the time, barring him from bringing the child to a Catholic Church.
It's a a no-brainer from a legal standpoint. Was the court right in issuing the restraining order?
YES.
Kids shouldn't be in charge.
From the article:
He can claim conversion to Judaism by force all day long. It's not going to get him out of the trouble that he has made for himself. The restraining order was in effect at the time, barring him from bringing the child to a Catholic Church.
It's a a no-brainer from a legal standpoint. Was the court right in issuing the restraining order?
YES.
What's your opinion? Here's the story:
Divorce Battle: Joseph Reyes Pleads Not Guilty For Taking Daughter to Church - ABC News
The parents are getting divorced and the wife is Jewish, the husband Catholic. The mother wants the child raised Jewish, the husband, not previously devout, got the little girl baptized, the mother got a restraining order, yada yada...
The man is Jewish. He became Jewish when they were married. He was Jewish when they divorced. He's just trying to cause trouble for his ex = bad man, not sincere, etc.
Why am I the only one that can see this?
:shrug:
He is an opinionated child who feels strongly about everything, whether he understands it or not. That is just his personality.
The man is Jewish. He became Jewish when they were married. He was Jewish when they divorced. He's just trying to cause trouble for his ex = bad man, not sincere, etc.
Why am I the only one that can see this?
Wow man. You have my deepest sympathies for the next few years. Get to thinking positively.
The State should butt out, and each parent, during their time with their child, should be free to include their child in their worship activities.
The man is Jewish. He became Jewish when they were married. He was Jewish when they divorced. He's just trying to cause trouble for his ex = bad man, not sincere, etc.
Why am I the only one that can see this?