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yardwork

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2. Religious beliefs are different from one's identity.

Reply to AZJonnie (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:23 PM

Friday

I don't know anything about this case but I'm not sure your comparison works.

It's a fact, verifiable by data, to say that "many conservative fundamentalist Christian men believe that God gives them authority over their wives and children."

It's not a fact to say "Many Black men..." or "many LGBTQ men..." Those are stereotypes that aren't verifiable by data.

Which category does this case fall into? The other question: expert witnesses are giving their opinion only. They're not introducing evidence. It's the job of an expert witness to provide opinions. How is this case different?

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I have to admit that does seem pretty shady to allow testimony like that AZJonnie Friday #1

Religious beliefs are different from one's identity. yardwork Friday #2

My interest is the larger issue of "expert testimony". Mosby Friday #3