Isn't this another clear example of the dark side of some religious beliefs?

[Anonymous]

Amish mom charged with murder after throwing 4-year-old son into Ohio lake to prove "worthiness to God," police say - CBS News https://share.google/FVsVDdlxrXU4SYyVs

[slatyb]

Yes, it is, same as parents to refuse to vaccinate or allow blood transfusions or any other life-saving medical care or have exorcisms performed on their children or who follow James Dobson's abusive nonsense.

[strateguy632]

Only if her religion said to do it or to hurt people who do not believe your prophet. But she was not obeying any religion to do that. So can’t blame religion.

[Asker]

How do you decide who really "hears God" and who doesn't throughout human history?

[purplepoppy]

One nut job doesn't expose a whole group.

[dustybiker2]

@purplepoppy They can light a match however. This past catholic raised shooter had SandyHook idol inscription on the weapon.

[Asker]

No, but it's true that religious beliefs can be used to commit heinous acts whether or not mental illness is a factor.