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Originally posted by fluffho
i nkow there are different versions of the bible, and in the version that she uses, and that she gave me, it specificaly said 'do not receive blood' or some crap like that. meaning wasnt like metaphor it just said that.
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However this is almost ALWAYS interpreted as "Do not CONSUME blood"...Do not drink it...Transfusion wasn't even a possibility at the time that the bible was written, and therefore, could not have been specifically mentioned...This just proves that any part of the bible, can be (and is) interpreted in many different ways...I just don't understand why anyone would CHOOSE to interpret it in a manner that would allow a child to die
As for the legal aspects...A parent has a right to refuse medical attention, based on religion...However, if the child dies, that parent can be tried and prosecuted for severe medical neglect resulting in death...BUT, if they have a good enough lawyer, and a sympathetic jury (if it goes to trial)...They could still go free...This may vary by state, but I believe it to be generally so
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