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For those who only read headlines - the article makes it clear that this patrol and similar community patrols have no legal authority to arrest people. Generally, these neighborhood patrols receive police training, and approval. Many overstretched police departments look to volunteers to help them.
For those who only read headlines - the article makes it clear that this patrol and similar community patrols have no legal authority to arrest people. Generally, these neighborhood patrols receive police training, and approval. Many overstretched police departments look to volunteers to help them.
Separation of church and state. Religion doesn’t make the laws. Including your fake deities.
If we had 100% separation of church and state and 100% freedom of religion, civic laws would be 100% subordinate to whatever religious people and institutions have as their penal and civil laws.
If we had 100% separation of church and state and 100% freedom of religion, civic laws would be 100% subordinate to whatever religious people and institutions have as their penal and civil laws.
Not in this country. Religion wouldn’t subvert rule of law, despite the fear-mongerer’s wishes.
Not in this country. Religion wouldn’t subvert rule of law, despite the fear-mongerer’s wishes.
.. This is why even Christian Faith followers, who commit crimes using their particular belief systems that contravene the LAW get prosecuted as well. i.e refusing medical assistance due to religious beliefs (Christian Scientists) as one example~~
4 Beliefs That Set Christian Scientists Apart From Other Christians
Even the prone to sensationalism tabloid NY Post doesn't claim this to be a "Sharia enforcement vehicle" as has been alleged in this thread. Jewish and Asian groups also have their own security patrols in the area.
Mosaic Law (Hebrew/Jewish) doesn’t apply to Christians.
Depends. Some Christians think Old Testament is just as valid now as it was before the New Testament. Heard it discussed many times back in my church days.
As for your original question, no, I think it's a bad idea. Much worse, in fact, than you do, apparently.
My reason for supporting cutting hands of thieves for serious theft has nothing to do with any religious belief or support of. It’s solely to crack down on theft and criminals because a person would think twice before robbing a bank or an elderly person.
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.. This is why even Christian Faith followers, who commit crimes using their particular belief systems that contravene the LAW get prosecuted as well. i.e refusing medical assistance due to religious beliefs (Christian Scientists) as one example~~ 
