Spanking of children

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>Some weeks ago Richard posted a quote from a newspaper about the laws
>against spanking of children in Norway. He also asked if this law
>had something to do with limitating the religious freedom in Norway. 
>
>Here is another example by Kent, that shows that the government has in
>fact been in conflict with the Jehovas Witnesses too. Kent's mail also
>show how strong the sentiments against spanking of children in Norway are. 

Interesting topic.  I wonder what some of you pastors and others believe
about this.

I did a little bible study of my own recently and found that I could not
find anything in the new testament that supported spanking, but some
scriptures that seemed to be against it.

Of course we know it is in the old testament, but since we are no longer
under the law but under grace should anyone be spanking their children.

I myself, by the way, do not spank my children.  I have six wonderful girls.

Response?

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Stan Hallett
Camden, Maine
stanh@midcoast.com