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Corporal Punishment
Some religious groups use corporal punishment, ranging from spankings (for discipline) to amputations (as punishment). The term ''corporal punishment'' is sometimes confused with ''capital punishment'' (death penalty).
Though the Bible talks about spanking (proponents typically cite only a handful of verses from the Book of Proverbs), it does not condone abuse - which is what so-called 'discipline' often turns into. For example, in recent years, a number of churches and religious groups have been in the news due to the abusive spanking of minors (see, for example, House of Prayer, or the Church of God (Restoration)). In the past, Jesus People USA practiced the disciplinary spanking of adult females - an unbiblical practice. Note: this entry will be expanded in the near future to include various research resources.
» Database of archived news items
(Includes items added between Oct. 25, 1999 and Jan. 31, 2002. See about this database) Older Items: (Nov. 19, 1999) Massachusetts high court throws out abuse finding against minister (Apr. 29, 1999) Is spanking abuse? SJC to take up case 
 Massachusetts Citizens for Children Articles and links about religion-motivated child neglect & abuse
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