Poll: Is Spanking Children a Requirement

Is a spanking your children, according to the whole council of God, a Biblical requirement?

  • Yes, it is required.

    Votes: 5 17.9%
  • It is normative but not required

    Votes: 3 10.7%
  • There is a general principle of discipline which allows/calls for spanking.

    Votes: 19 67.9%
  • Under the Old Testament maybe, but under the new Christ took our punishment so NO

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • No, it is sinful/abusive to hit your children in any way

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • It is dependent on your culture

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    28
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Corey Powell

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My previous thread went in many directions, but I thought this question came very much to the heart of the issue, so I want to see what the general thought is about the biblical nature of physical punishment of children.

Depending on your answer, you can provide "proof texts" and your defense for interpreting them as such, rather than assuming they guarantee your position.
 
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