[Serious Discussion] Religion

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I don't see neglect as abuse, I see it as...neglect and well rape could be I guess, because you're forcing someone to do something against their will which of course will result in abuse but I don't see how neglect is considered abuse, you're not doing anything to them...

You're not doing anything to them? If you neglect a child you're allowing them to starve and effectively letting them die. You're intentionally ignoring the child's basic needs to survive.

It falls under child abuse (and animal abuse) and therefore is a form of abuse.