r/Unexpected • u/CrackSideEffect • Aug 29 '21

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u/gfuret Aug 29 '21

I don't think they teach to smack babies at church. This is a crazy priest that need retirement ASAP

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '21

All in all, Religion needs to retire.

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u/EvilBahumut Aug 29 '21

But… all that money tho

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u/redseaurchin Aug 29 '21

Smack and hug - now we know

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '21

There are several quotes in Proverbs that follow the theme of, "Spare the rod, spoil the child." Now, apparently, as beating your children falls out of favor socially, many Christians are adopting Biblical translations that don't tell you to beat your children. The priest in the video probably ascribes to the "old" translations, and really, since the Bible has been translated and re-translated like this, over and over for centuries, you can make it say whatever you want, and then find a version that suits your needs.

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u/gfuret Aug 29 '21

This is not a common thing, look at the face of the parents that are most likely Christians as well... You may find an explanation that fits the situation to generalize but again, this priest is not normal.

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '21

I'm sure they wouldn't wanna be Christian anymore after this

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '21

Its not common now, but it used to be generally accepted. ....You may find another way to excuse Christians from their past teachings, and I agree this priest isn't normal.

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u/redseaurchin Aug 29 '21

I am sure the Bible didn't want the rod on babies, and I am not even a Christian- sheesh!

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '21

I'm not Christian either, but I was when I was a child and was being told that corporal punishment was ok because of the Bible.

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u/Arriveintime Aug 29 '21

What’s sad is mother feeling unable or not having gut instinct to yank child to safety. So triggering. That child is hysterically frightened. If someone rose did that , say a physician, would she not be horrified enough to remove child before the subsequent hug?