Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Religious Exemptions to Child Neglect

As we look at religious liberty in 2305, we'll struggle with how the courts have dealt with the extent to which a parents religious beliefs can bu used to justify withholding medical care for their children.

Many states - 37 - have passed laws protecting parents from criminal liability for not providing medical assistance for their children, should they be harmed as a result.

The National District Attorney's Association lists these exceptions:

- Click here for the report.

Interestingly enough, Texas is not one of these states.