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Editorial
July 3, 1947
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Editorial condemns religious fanaticism, referencing a 23-year-old Alameda, California mother who killed her four-year-old son claiming Jesus commanded it, and drawing parallels to historical religious persecutions and wars fought in God's name.
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Religious Fanaticism
Religious fanaticism can lead mortals to terrible crimes as witness the case of the 23-year-old mother of Alameda, Calif., who admits killing her four-year-old child and putting his body into an incinerator because "Jesus told me to do it."
The woman, we suspect, is crazy perhaps along the line of religion. It is a common disease although not often resulting in such brutality and barbarism. Minor manifestations of the same symptoms are visible throughout the world.
There was a time, in the not very distant past, when men and women freely butchered those who did not accept the same religious tenets. In fact, some of the bloodiest wars in history revolved around religious differences. Contestants on both sides used the sword in the name of Jesus who gave the world an example of love and unselfishness.
They were convinced that they carried out the 'will of God.'
Religious fanaticism can lead mortals to terrible crimes as witness the case of the 23-year-old mother of Alameda, Calif., who admits killing her four-year-old child and putting his body into an incinerator because "Jesus told me to do it."
The woman, we suspect, is crazy perhaps along the line of religion. It is a common disease although not often resulting in such brutality and barbarism. Minor manifestations of the same symptoms are visible throughout the world.
There was a time, in the not very distant past, when men and women freely butchered those who did not accept the same religious tenets. In fact, some of the bloodiest wars in history revolved around religious differences. Contestants on both sides used the sword in the name of Jesus who gave the world an example of love and unselfishness.
They were convinced that they carried out the 'will of God.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Religious Fanaticism
Child Killing
Incinerator
Jesus Command
Historical Wars
Religious Differences
Will Of God
What entities or persons were involved?
Mother From Alameda Calif
Jesus
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Religious Fanaticism Leading To Crimes
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Religious Fanaticism
Key Figures
Mother From Alameda Calif
Jesus
Key Arguments
Religious Fanaticism Can Lead To Terrible Crimes, As In The Case Of A Mother Killing Her Child On Divine Command
The Woman Is Suspected To Be Crazy Along Religious Lines, A Common Disease Often Not Resulting In Brutality
Minor Manifestations Of Religious Fanaticism Are Visible Worldwide
In The Past, People Butchered Those Of Differing Religious Tenets
Some Bloodiest Wars Revolved Around Religious Differences
Contestants Used The Sword In The Name Of Jesus, Who Exemplified Love And Unselfishness
They Believed They Carried Out The Will Of God