As a result, many children are suffering and even dying from such treatable conditions as infection and diabetes.
Why? Because in Idaho, it’s legal for parents or guardians to deny a child needed medical care if they claim it’s for religious reasons. Even if that child suffers. Even if that child becomes permanently disabled. Even if that child dies.
The CFFP is focused on educating lawmakers and the public about the issue of “faith healing” medical neglect. It’s not because we oppose freedom of religion. It’s because we believe that all children—no matter what religious beliefs their parents or guardians hold—deserve to be provided needed medical care.
This effort to strengthen these protections is endorsed by the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association and the Idaho Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. What’s more, a Governor’s Task Force is pushing the legislature to change the laws. A host of prominent child advocates—that includes faith leaders and survivors—believe the legislature and the Governor have a duty to protect all children from medical neglect.
Please support this effort! Click here to see how you can easily write an email expressing your concerns to the entire Senate and House of Representatives. To see press coverage of this issue, click here.
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