Princess Die 1,864 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 An Idaho Republican said a proposed ban on faith-healing could violate the religious rights of her constituents – many of whom eschew medical care for themselves and their families. “They have a clear understanding of what the role of government should be – (and it) isn’t how to tell me how to live my life,†said state Rep. Christy Perry (R-Nampa). Legislation limiting a faith exemption for medical care in the state’s child neglect law was proposed after a string of preventable child deaths in Marsing among members of the Followers of Christ Church. State Rep. John Gannon (D-Boise) wants to narrow the loophole to permit prosecution of parents who rely on faith-healing “whenever a child’s medical condition may cause death or permanent disability.†But Perry insists Followers of Christ have a First Amendment right to deny medical care to their children on religious grounds, arguing that they are perhaps more comfortable confronting death, reported Al Jazeera America. “Children do die,†Perry said. “I’m not trying to sound callous, but (reformers) want to act as if death is an anomaly. But it’s not  it’s a way of life.†The lawmaker said most of the calls for reform she’s received have come from out of state. “As you move out West, we tend to be much more independent people, and Idaho is a lot like that,†Perry said, adding that her district was particularly anti-government. “(Followers of Christ) do not look to the government to help them at all,†she continued. “They’re very self-sufficient and know how to take care of themselves. In Canyon County, people hunt to feed their families, they fish, (and) they grow their own food.†Perry said faith healers are caring parents who simply trust in God’s will. “They are comforted by the fact that they know their child is in heaven,†Perry said. “If I want to let my child be with God, why is that wrong?†The lawmaker questioned the motives of faith-healing reformers. “Is it really because these children are dying more so than other children, or is this really about an attack on a religion you don’t agree with?†Perry said. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/idaho-republican-backs-faith-healer-parents-if-i-want-to-let-my-child-be-with-god-why-is-that-wrong/ Nod if you wanna make love with the enemy. ❤ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesium 6,022 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 “They are comforted by the fact that they know their child is in heaven,†Perry said. “If I want to let my child be with God, why is that wrong?†Put your white tennis shoes on and follow me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah X 5,250 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 send that b---h to ISIS, then he can be with his god Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainingOnMe 7,280 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 He's basically saying he condones terrorism... When terrorists kill other people, they say "allah akbar" which is them killing in the name of God. send that b---h to ISIS, then he can be with his god Mte. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissyFromSpace 20,884 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 send that b---h to ISIS, then he can be with his god Barbie elitist - Weaboo - Sissy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByeBye49 161 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 wtf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu 6,162 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 mess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdreams 1,529 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Some people on this planet are just not worth being alive Haters gonna need more than a flashlight for my shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Draco 2,531 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I agree with religious freedom but not in this case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharamon 6,839 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Brainless humans exposed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane 208 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Horrifying way of thinking Miss me with that bull**** Love Trumps Hate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sia 314 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 stupidity of some people Don't be insecure if you heart is pure, you're still good to me if you're a bad kid baby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,654 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Some people on this planet are just not worth being alive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmar 22,768 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 That's horrifying. People who refuse medical care to other people shouldn't be trusted with anything, really. Their religious views are warping their sense of humanity and I'm glad I'm nowhere near there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uo111 5,282 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 It's disrespectful to their religion to force them to seek medical attention for their children. Obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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