Legal Commentary

Submission

By Big Tent Democrat

Via Digby, Alan Grayson's opponent Daniel Webster does not like people knowing about his religious group, Institute in Basic Life Principles:

[Webster] brings with him 14 years of experience with Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles, where Webster has not only attended seminars, but also taught classes and even made an instructional video that raised money for the institute.

The group preaches a literal interpretation of the Bible, including the belief that women should submit to their husbands' authority. [. . .] Webster is an enthusiastic supporter. His six children learn at home, taught by his wife, Sandy, using the institute's curriculum. The family, which also is active in its Orlando Baptist church, has participated in numerous institute seminars over the years.

(Emphasis supplied.) Daniel Webster believes wives should submit to their husbands. No amount of spin from Factcheck.org can change that fact.

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Full post as published by TalkLeft on September 28, 2010 (boomark / email).