Well... that's not completely accurate, it's more public relations. All that phrase is saying is that they are generally law-abiding people. So if an officer of the law shows up at your door and orders you to take your dying kid to the emergency room, you should. But it doesn't mean that a good Christian Scientist…

Let me answer that for you - parents who subscribe to faith-healing religions. In my family's religion, admitting you are sick and acting tired or feverish is letting the Devil win. Admitting that the disease exists will make you sicker. So you are supposed to go to work or school, not complain, etc. If you stay…

That's true. In 38 states you are allowed to let your child suffer or die from a treatable disease, as long as you claim a religious reason. http://childrenshealthcare.org/?page_id=24

Nope, actually that's not true. A majority of states will allow you to neglect your child and refuse medical care, as long as you claim a religious reason. http://childrenshealthcare.org/?page_id=24

As I just mentioned up the thread, even if a pastor/cleric/etc. signs off on it, is it really okay for a parent to turn their child into a religious martyr? I know you're "only" talking about vaccinations, but it's part of something bigger. Most people don't realize that in many states in this country, it is…

Actually, are you really okay with "legit" religious exemptions? Is it okay for parents to neglect and torture their children as long as a minister, Christian Science practitioner, or cult leader signs off on it? My parents both grew up in Christian Science. My mom's mom was taught that dentists were ok but…