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Emile asked in Arts & HumanitiesPhilosophy · 10 years ago

Freedom of Religion V. Right to Life?

I'm writing an essay and I need this question answered:

Is it wrong for the parents of a medically-ill child to refuse treatment for their underaged child due to their religious beliefs? I'd appreciate long and thoughtful paragraphs if possible. 10 points for whoever brings up the best points from both sides.

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    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    There have been a few court rulings that have ruled that parents like that are committing negligent homicide. Once you are born, you have a right to live, regardless of what your parents would like. Once the child is deemed capable of making a rational decision, the courts will stand by his decision. Until then, CPS or the court takes over if they parents are killing their child.

  • Jesere
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Freedom of Belief...

    A child should have a say so in their beliefs,

    however, they cannot make the choice until

    they understand what that choice entails.

    therefore the child should be held to the belief

    of the parents, their guardians, the people who

    gave birth to and raised this child. This is the religion

    the child is being taught by the parents.

    Through the Centuries many religious beliefs are passed

    down though the family members. Many times it is very

    much a part of how they are referred to and/or remembered within their community.

    Many generations are devoutly following their family religion.

    We must give credence to the belief of the parents.

    Who are we as Society to come in and assume the child would believe any differently than it's parents?

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Religious beliefs never excuse a negligent parent from the proper medical treatment for their child.

    Simply put no religious belief excuses the imposition of pain on others, especially a child.

    Nor should they.

  • 10 years ago

    Wiith all respect, while you have freedom of religion and belief, but you cannot use religion or belief as an excuse to let somebody die who didn't want to die, unless there's nothing that can be done.

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Only if the child feels hurt and if the child wants help

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