As to why a judge has to force parents to give their so proper medical attention should be the central mystery here; but Jehovah’s Witnesses and their stance of refusing blood transfusions in all instances is nothing new and it’s once again making news in the UK.
Mail Online reports that a high court judge ordered the son of two devout Jehovah’s Witnesses be given a blood transfusion despite the strenuous objections of his parents to the procedure due to their religious beliefs.
The Judge indicated that the ruling was in the interest of the boy’s welfare and that whilst he respects the beliefs held by the parents, what was best for the boy’s health had to be done.
If your beliefs clearly put your child’s health at such risk shouldn’t they be examined?