Prayer prevents another child's death

[the_idle_threat]

In cases like this the doctor should just be able to override the parents' request.

Ahh, if it were so simple. Who's to decide where that threshold exists. And how about the outrage when said government entity oversteps its bounds and tramples some families rights.

This is a tough issue. I agree with the argument that medical knowledge is a gift from God and should be utilized. Not everyone believes that however. The Christian Science religion would be basically outlawed if parents can be forced to seek medical attention for their child. Besides, where do you draw the line? No one expects parents to seek medical attention every time a child is ill. So how do you determine when a parent must consult a doctor and when they must not.

I think any parent should be expected to be able to determine when their child's sickness is endangering their health. As a father, if one of my kids was sick and there was a doubt in my mind, I would call the pediatrician. If the boundaries of individual liberty stop when one begins to endanger another person's well-being, then the boundaries of religious tolerance stop there too. If society says it's ok for Christian Science parents to let their child die of a treatable disease because their religion forbids medical treatment, then we have become pure moral relativists. On the other hand, if the parents are too dumb or blind to know the difference between a bad cold and pneumonia, then they should be whacked again with the stupid stick.

In the genitals.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I had injuries this winter, and the nice lady upstairs treated them with prayer sessions. I played along, even closed my eyes. Look, I don't think there is a God that cares about me and my aching leg, but maybe there is some psychic healing that occurs when friendship & chicken soup are strategically applied.

My pain got worse following each and every prayer session, no kidding.
A certain logic there, perhaps an indication that God really does exist.

[the_idle_threat]

Was there acupuncture involved? Maybe you should have insisted she not use her knitting needles.

[hoosier]

I had injuries this winter, and the nice lady upstairs treated them with prayer sessions. I played along, even closed my eyes. Look, I don't think there is a God that cares about me and my aching leg, but maybe there is some psychic healing that occurs when friendship & chicken soup are strategically applied.

My pain got worse following each and every prayer session, no kidding.
A certain logic there, perhaps an indication that God really does exist.

Sounds like you forgot to pay her.

[MJZiggy]

My pain got worse following each and every prayer session, no kidding.
A certain logic there, perhaps an indication that God really does exist.

And apparently he hates you...OMG Madtown is GOD????

[Harlan Huckleby]

What would Tank say?


God is a Concept by which
we measure our pain
I'll say it again
God is a Concept by which
we measure our pain
I don't believe in magic
I don't believe in I-ching
I don't believe in Bible
I don't believe in Tarot
I don't believe in Hitler
I don't believe in Jesus
I don't believe in Kennedy
I don't believe in Buddha
I don't believe in Mantra
I don't believe in Gita
I don't believe in Yoga
I don't believe in Kings
I don't believe in Elvis
I don't believe in Zimmerman
I don't believe in Beatles
I just believe in me...Yoko and me... and that's reality

The dream is over
What can I say?
the Dream is Over
Yesterday
I was the Dreamweaver
But now I'm reborn
I was the Walrus
But now I'm just John
and so dear friends
you'll just have to carry on
The Dream is over

[BallHawk]

John Lennon died, but he's with God now, so everything is alright.

[BallHawk]

Actually, that's a pretty good song, however self-centered it may be.

[Harlan Huckleby]

One era ends and another begins. Now we have Jewel.

[BallHawk]

Would "changing of the guard" be more appropriate? How about "The torch is passed on"? I gotta a whole book of 'em.

[Harlan Huckleby]

that picture of brett favre in your avatar looks like he has Down Syndrome and a couple teeth knocked out.

[BallHawk]

that picture of brett favre in your avatar looks like he has Down Syndrome and a couple teeth knocked out.

It's a hidden allusion to Rain Man, but you were supposed to figure that out yourself.