Texas Courts...

I have been following the whole polygamist raid going on in Texas. I am not sure why I am so fascinated with it. Not fascinated like, hey, I'd like to go be a polygamist, but fascinated by how these people live and how completely brainwashed they seem to be, but yet there is something so innocent and kind about these mothers. Don't get me wrong, I would never support any group that promotes abuse, but I see these women on the news and they seem so quiet and calm and I have to think they are good mothers. But then, what good mothers would allow themselves to be married to a man that already has a wife? Anyway, today there was an appeal and it seems that at some point in the near future these mothers are going to be reunited with their kids. I couldn't imagine someone taking my kids from me. I would literally be devastated and probably resort to kidnapping or something just to get them back. I try to think what these women must be going through. It's not about how they dress but it's the way they think. They really believe that their way of living and their practices are going to get them into heaven first and highmost. Well, what about the rest of us? And that means we are all going to hell? I can't believe I am going to hell. Not when I have done a hell of a job trying as hard as I can to be a good person, raise my kids to be good people and follow the laws and rules of life--even if some of them bother me. I can't imagine a God who would send people to hell and give others highest glory for separating themselves from society on a big ranch and marrying each other, and having loads of kids. I do believe in God, and I believe he is merciful. I also believe that nobody is perfect and that God understands that. I mean he has too. I guess what I am trying to say is that I am glad these mothers will have a chance to hold their babies again, but I really don't get the rest of it.