Cults- religious freedoms?

Jessizu • I wear lots of hats.

let's try this again since religion seems to be a hot topic.. this is a "church" in my area that thinks slapping babies and children to "beat the devils" out of them is appropriate.. should they be held accountable for abuse or are they untouchable because of being a religious entity?

This is a real place.. and is currently under investigation but no official criminal charges have been filed..

thoughts on these places?