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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: Corporal Punishment: Protection or Abuse?
Description: The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on APR 25, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-lawmaker-says-teachers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true The conversation centers on the proposed legislation in Oklahoma that would grant teachers the authority to physically discipline students, including those with disabilities, under the guise of religious freedom. Participants express deep concern over the potential ramifications of such a law, highlighting the risk of abuse and trauma for vulnerable children. There's a discussion about the ethical implications of using religion to justify corporal p...