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Originally Posted by Ashley V  But here's something too... everyone is up in arms about scientology and medications and all of that... but what about other religions that don't allow certain lifesaving precedures, like blood transfusions? Or the religions that don't allow certain jewelry to be taken off despite the risks in surgery? Those things can and have caused deaths too and it hasn't been a huge debate. I think it's because a) who he is, b) the religion is somewhat "unknown" to a lot of people and c)he's a child. |
Definitely because he's public figure and also I think because Scientology is a larger more generally heard of religion. When I googled 'religion medical intervention' most of the stories were of religions I hadn't heard of and that most people would write off as bizarre cults (which I believe describes Scientology). Anytime people are dying, especially children, we should pay attention and should be up in arms.
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