Here we find ourselves in agreement, friend. There are circumstances in which case I think whatever god they follow would allow them to do certain things. Like Jehova's Witnesses... I'm pretty sure he would let them slide to save their child.

well i guess that would depend on the case really. With some kids their parents never pay any attention to them and dont even take care of them so in a case like that the kids need outside forces to come in and take charge to save the kids life. If the parents are greedy over money then i still think the government should make them seek treatment. Sometimes parents can be very unaware of their childs feelings on a situation. I think that at time it would be best to let the children decide what they want to do. I mean it is their life after all. Shouldnt they have the right to decide whether or not they want to try a treatment that can better help them then take an "alternative medicine"? Kids have more insight into life then the adults give them credit for. A child should be able to determine how they would wish to spend what may be their final days here on earth. They should be able to express their opinion on the matter at hand. Every child has an opinion but not every child gets the opprotunity to express it.

I say give the kids a chance! You only live once!

What you do to yourself after 18 is your business. The state requires people as many people under the age of 18 to reach that age. Give the kid a chance.

Originally Posted by the_13th_redneck

What you do to yourself after 18 is your business. The state requires people as many people under the age of 18 to reach that age. Give the kid a chance.

Good statement.

I chose undecided.

Can the government make better decisions than the parents? If so, under what conditions?

I don't think it's right, but, they are his parents. I know it's cruel, but if the state feels they know better, they can always go to a judge and have the judge decide. In doing that the parents have the right to sue, but the kid has a better chance, according you guys, of living. Guess someone's gotta decide quick. Without proper treatment that cancer will kill that kid fast.

I really do TRY to understand what the family is saying. But something they seem to miss is there is nothing no where in the Bible that says no medical care. And Jesus Himself is not unforgiving or absolute. You can pray to Him and ask for consent, or even forgiveness. I don't see Jesus as one that will send anyone to hell for wanting their child to stay alive.

They aren't Christians... They practice Native American religion. As far as I can tell.

Originally Posted by Rob Henderson

They aren't Christians... They practice Native American religion. As far as I can tell.

Native Americans dont have a "religion"....I was raised in the Tigua Reservation in El Paso Texas....its unheard of.

Native American beliefs... I mean... It was just a general term for beliefs. Forgive me.........

Originally Posted by Rob Henderson

Native American beliefs... I mean... It was just a general term for beliefs. Forgive me.........

No, offense taken ...Native Americans believe in helping humans and mother nature, so they can live life to the fullest...so these parents I dont think have N.American beliefs

If I were this kid I'd run away. Who needs such important decisions made for them? It should be totally up to him.