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Originally posted by StormBerlin
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They either have the right to practice their religious beliefs, or they don't. Like you said the constitution gives them that right, so you cannot draw a line down the middle. They were only doing what they knew best to do (looking to their God), and unfortunately their child dies because of it. Don't you think they feel bad enough? I highly doubt their purpose was to kill their child, but according to the constitution they have the right to practice their beliefs. It doesn't say anywhere, "Except when it comes to medical well-being."
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actually, i think if you'll look in the constitution, you'll find that you are free to practice your religion as long as it doesn't impeded on other peoples rights. if they choose to decline medical attention for themselves, that's fine. but to deny that to someone else is not. they don't have that right. do satanists (a recognized religion in the states) have the right to do human sacrifices? no. so there are times where the law can and should stop you from following various religous practices.