Magna Sententia

As Magna Sententia examines the rigidity of traditionalism and feminism, it reveals the flaws that continue to push our society in a failing direction. It also provides a workable vision of how both men and women can create a world in which each enjoys political, professional, and personal equality.

Magna Sententia is a value system that provides practical, straightforward tools with which we can create better, healthier, more joyful lives.

With real-life examples and timeless advice, the Axioms of Magna Sententia provide a road map for life that will lead us into right human relations, regardless of our religions and backgrounds. Such success begins with taking a close look at our behaviors to realize what kind of an environment we are creating. No matter how we are treated, it is vital that we hold ourselves to a high standard of behavior. This is Magna Sententia.

Magna Sententia addresses

* how we can eradicate the rudeness, crudeness, and animosity that pervade our society

* how we can learn to honor our limitations, set attainable goals, and work to achieve them

* how we can rid our lives of relationships that cause resentment, pain, and stress

* how we can raise children of character and instill in them the value of education and a work ethic

* how we can become the directors of our homes and establish close relationships with our children, as we teach them the values of compassion, empathy, generosity, gratitude, honesty, integrity, and loyalty.

The Life And Relationships You Want. The Society We Need.

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Horrendous Parents: Rebecca Long, Jon Pomeroy, & Casey Anthony

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It isn't easy being a parent, and unless you have children yourself, it is impossible to fully understand the great impact children have on your life. Day in and day out, parenting is an enormous responsibility, and depending on your circumstances, there are times when it can be overwhelming. Often, there is a large gray area when it comes to the right way to handle a situation because different children and their different personalities require different parenting techniques. Nonetheless, living according to Magna Sententia, parents are responsible for their children's well-being.

Unfortunately, as we all know, there are parents who do not care about their children or their children's well-being, and in instances of severe child abuse, the laws in our country are not strict enough to adequately protect children. A case in point: parents like Rebecca Long, 44, and Jon Pomeroy, 43, who allegedly isolated and starved their 14-year-old daughter down to 48 pounds, can only receive a maximum penalty of four years in prison if convicted of criminal mistreatment charges. ("Parents Starved 14-Year-Old Girl to 48 Pounds, Police Say")

Long, the girl's stepmother, would "lock the teenager in her bedroom and deny her food and water" so much so that the girl "would sometimes suck condensation from the windows or sneak a drink from the toilet." ("Carnation Girl, 14, Found Starved To 48 Pounds") The girl fought to survive on "toast and a half a Dixie cup of water a day" and was "forced to sleep on the floor in her stepmom's room [with] a heavy dresser blocking the door." Although Child Protective Services (CPS) investigated Long and Pomeroy in March 2005, "the case was closed," and CPS has not been involved with the family since that time.

(Watch "Girl, 14, starved to 48 lbs.")

Thankfully, Long and Pomeroy are the exception and not the rule, and if we had our way, they would serve more than four years if found guilty of these horrific allegations. ("The lead detective on the case, who has been with the special-assault unit for 16 years, said 'he's never seen a case of abuse this bad.'")

For the vast majority of us, parenting continues as our children reach adulthood, and in general, this is not a burden, but our way of showing our children we love them. Few of us are ever faced with the "'unthinkable,'" like George Anthony, who yesterday went before a grand jury to "testify against his own daughter [Casey]." ("Caylee's Mom Named In Murder Indictment") Subsequent to his testimony, Casey was arrested after being indicted "on seven counts, including capital murder, for the disappearance of her 3-year-old daughter," Caylee. We applaud George Anthony for having the courage to do what is honorable, albeit extremely difficult.

While most parents in America are trying to do right by their children, there will always be parents like Long, Pomeroy, and Casey Anthony, as well as numbers of parents who abuse their children in much more subtle ways. Consequently, as a society, we must protect our children with laws that adequately punish parents who emotionally, physically, or verbally abuse their children.

We also need to encourage parents who continue to do their best, even in incredibly challenging circumstances. Parents, remember that you don't have to be perfect, you just have to do your utmost to fulfill your responsibilities to your children and treat them respectfully. And if you are going through a difficult time, please know that there are those of us out here who feel for you and respect you for all of your hard work.

Anna and Ellie Sherise
Creators of The Magna Sententia Weblog
Authors of Magna Sententia: The Logical Cure for Our Society

[For more on Casey Anthony, please see "If You Protest Casey Anthony, Treat Her Neighbors Respectfully While Doing So." For more on taking responsibility for your children, please see "Faith-Healing Parents Are Criminally Negligent In The Death Of Their Children"; "Brenda Slaby Is A Mother Who Made A Mistake, Not 'Hot-Car Death Mom'"; and "Nebraska's Safe Haven Law Was Meant For Infants, Not Teens."]

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