Reply #1: Prison ministries do a lot of good [View All]

The only thing I look for in a prison program is the rate of recidivism. If latching onto a religion means that it changes a life in a way that keeps that person from committing more crime, I don't see the harm.

Your objection seems to be that this preferential treatment is only available to people in this program, but better treatment in jail needs to be earned. I agree that it you shouldn't HAVE to adhere to any specific religion and that the opportunity should be open to all prisoners who wish to earn these privileges. But, there seems to be a lack of secular outside programs that would take on this level of responsibility and monitoring for inmates.

As a daughter and sister of two women who routinely give up time to minister to prison inmates, I ask when was the last time you joined a group of people to visit a prison and spread a little hope and encouragement? If the current system is unacceptable to you, please help set-up a different one that addresses your concerns. Maybe you can use this forum as a launching pad.

I don't know what Rev. Moon has to do with Christian jail programs. I consider your use of that quotation as a red herring and fear baiting.