Brehus Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Too Much Religion Leads to High Teen Pregnancy RatesSeptember 18, 2009 11:37 AM ET | Bonnie Erbe | Permanent Link | Print By Bonnie Erbe, Thomas Jefferson Street blogIs this a surprise to anybody? The following was posted on rhrealitycheck.org Thursday: U.S. states whose residents have more conservative religious beliefs on average tend to have higher rates of teenagers giving birth, according to a new study forthcoming in the journal Reproductive Health.It's not surprising to me, because most of those "religious" states are also so-called red states. Generalizations are always dangerous, but lack of education, low or no income, and increased religiosity tend to intertwine and build on each other. Take one of the most egregious examples known.It's been widely reported that Middle Eastern terrorists talk suicide bombers into committing murder by explaining to them that they will be heroes in heaven, their after-life reward will be that they are treated like kings and have all the advantages that elude them here on earth. These promises are believed by people with no money, no education, and nothing to hold onto but their religious beliefs.One other, possibly more interesting development released in this new study is that the children of teen mothers are more likely to have mental health issues:The children of teen mothers have been reported to have higher rates of several unfavorable mental health outcomes. Past research suggests several possible mechanisms for an association between religiosity and teen birth rate in communities.That is not as widely known as is the relationship between religiosity and unwed pregnancy. It is an unfortunate development.I must say, however, that I have long questioned why it is that "abstinence only" sex education proponents were able to win billions of dollars in federal support in this day and age. Yes, much of that came from President George W. Bush. But it actually started with President Bill Clinton, and continues today (at lower levels) with President Barack Obama. Can you imagine what would happen if liberals pushed for "complete, biologically accurate sex education only"? America's right would go apoplectichttp://www.usnews.com/blogs/erbe/2009/09/1...pregnancy-rates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I think its moreso a reflection upon overly religious parenting. When those folks project too much religion in the home upon their children (which is their right as a parent) that is what piques the curiosity in their children about the unknown or the "forbidden". It seems like human nature to feel curious about some things, especially when someone tells you that its bad for you and that you shouldn't do it.Its especially bad when people balk at those sex education classes. It's a travesty when you have children with raging hormones with no information about the changes in their bodies and with parents who don't want to discuss in-depth or not at all about sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Ace Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Ignorance breeds ignorance, it's a vicious cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 http://home.flash.net/~evt/rapture.htmit's so obvious now they have spelled it out in blue, yellow, and red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pencilpusher. just because Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 And here all this time I thought it was too much ####ing that leads to too much pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Ace Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 And here all this time I thought it was too much ####ing that leads to too much pregnancy.No too much ####ing while using the pull out method or candy wrappers leads to too much pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 No too much ####ing while using the pull out method or candy wrappers leads to too much pregnancy.candy wrappers work great if you use one that is sticky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pencilpusher. just because Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 candy wrappers work great if you use one that is stickySometimes I use a Pringles can as an emergency condom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1111 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Obamas not very religis, and I knocks up four of five girl every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womfalcs3 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Don't judge a religion by a select number of its followers. Judge the religion by what it contains.Even those who aren't religious practice hypocrisy. It's not exclusive to those who are religious. We all do things that we know are wrong during moments of weakness. Whether in religion or in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pencilpusher. just because Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 O.K. so You understand EVERY religion?.... :blink: :wacko: :wacko:He probably doesn't, but he isn't putting them down either. I'm not too fond of any religion because most are made up of mens ideas and not Gods, from the studying I have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 No too much ####ing while using the pull out method or candy wrappers leads to too much pregnancy.people actually use candy wrappers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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