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Entry: Should the Government Constrain Cults? Link: http://www.takimag.com/blogs/article/should_the_government_constrain_cults#345 Post contents: It seems to me that another related issue regarding religious "cults" is freedom of association. I consider myself a "fundamentalist" Christian. In my association with "like-minded" fellow believers, I would resent any "federal" intrusion with my church. I know this sounds like a cliche, but I am willing to ultimately submit to God's judgement regarding our doctrines and practices, including our right to exclude from membership individuals that violate the commands of scripture, which I believe is a "higher" authority. Others are free to disagree, just as I and those like myself should be free to agree with the principles of scripture. At the same time, I also am aware that I am commanded to love my enemies. I wonder if Obama's church could even consider or teach that principle. Sent at: 2008 08 21