I've started threads on two deaths connected with the Followers of Christ. Now it looks like their days of relying on prayer only for sick children will end. I'm certain there will be a hot debate on this. Even I have mixed feelings but the children who died suffered so greatly. Many of the child deaths within this group have been highly preventable. This is NOT declining care for a terminal illness. This is attempting to rely on prayer to treat diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, and serious infection. Child safety must come first.
http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-ci...rotections_for_parents_of_dying_children.html
Oregon lawmakers appear ready to end legal protections for faith-healing parents
"Oregon lawmakers will take the first step today toward ending legal protections for parents who rely solely on faith to treat their dying children.
The bill targets the Followers of Christ, an Oregon City church with a long history of children dying from treatable medical conditions. A previous crackdown restricted but did not eliminate religious immunity from state criminal statutes.
Rep. Carolyn Tomei, D-Milwaukie, said deaths of three Followers children in recent years – all without medical intervention – prompted her to introduce the bill. "Such gross and unnecessary neglect cannot be allowed, even if the parents are well-meaning," Tomei said...."
more at link
The earlier threads:
Parents sentenced for teen's faith-healing death/Oregon - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113192&highlight=followers+christ
http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-ci...rotections_for_parents_of_dying_children.html
Oregon lawmakers appear ready to end legal protections for faith-healing parents
"Oregon lawmakers will take the first step today toward ending legal protections for parents who rely solely on faith to treat their dying children.
The bill targets the Followers of Christ, an Oregon City church with a long history of children dying from treatable medical conditions. A previous crackdown restricted but did not eliminate religious immunity from state criminal statutes.
Rep. Carolyn Tomei, D-Milwaukie, said deaths of three Followers children in recent years – all without medical intervention – prompted her to introduce the bill. "Such gross and unnecessary neglect cannot be allowed, even if the parents are well-meaning," Tomei said...."
more at link
The earlier threads:
Parents sentenced for teen's faith-healing death/Oregon - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113192&highlight=followers+christ