What would you do if it were your child or belief?

Hi Sarah. I certainly feel that this is such a delicate situation. It's is not so clear as to whether by having this treatment, the child will be totally free from the illness. I certainly think that at a tender age of 13, a child needs to be with his parents. Furthermore, he is still a minor in the eyes of the law. Hope that he could be with his parents soon, no matter whether there is a treatment or not.

I read of a judge's opinion in a similar case that though it is lawful for the parents to martyr themselves, but they have no right to do it to their children. There's another story - the river was rising, authorities were telling people to evacuate the area. This resident said, "God will save me." The streets became flooded, and a boat came by to evacuate the people who stayed. This resident said, "God will save me." The water became higher, this resident was waiting on the roof. A helicopter went by, offering aid, but this resident said, "God will save me." He perished, and up there in judgment he voiced his confusion, why didn't God save me? God said, "I sent the authorities, a boat, and a helicopter ..." Perhaps if someone would do a proper survey about the success rate of cure by prayer and belief as opposed to current medical procedures ...

I can't talk for other people but I would want my child to live and if chemo meant living that is what I would go for.

That little boy lives in Minnesota and not too far away from me...I read alot of what was said at the court hearing and he really didn't know anything except for what his mom told him to say.....without it he has a 95% chance of dying....with it 95% chance of living....I would do everything in my power to save one of my kids!....

This is a very touchy topic for me and I know we are ALL entitled to our beliefs and opinions etc. But I will never understand any belief system that forbids anyone life saving medical treatment. Sure the parents have THIER beleifs BUT this is not THIER life!! This life belongs to a 13 yr old boy that probably does not have all the facts. I dont think the boy should be removed from his parents but I do think the boy's fate is NOT thiers to decide. If treatment has any chance of saving his life it should be given to him and I really hope this boy knows he will NOT go to hell if he chooses to live!! God bless this boy and help him see that YOU want him to live period!

Taking him away from his parents is a complete no no, per me. He is only 13 and is already facing a tough battle. Separating him from his folks would only mean adding to the pain he is already facing. It is a very hard time for this child. I think the only thing that can be done is for Doctors and other people ( perhaps from their community who are more liberal in their outlook), to try and convince the parents that he needs treatment. But taking the child from his parents is no solution.

Not at all. They have their religious beliefs and they should be able to exercise. Taking the child away from his parents will just bring down his inmune system and will not help in the treatment at all. He needs his parents to be with him.