Klick, it sounds like this guy, being he was part of a couple was a adult. I think adults can choose for them selves. This was a innocent child. I hope mom does jail time.

i believe in prayer also,but i believe this woman should go to prison,very sad situation.not only was she the cause of the loss of her daughters life,but her own.i pray she is forgiven for what she has done.

A very well known couple from Beloit Church of Christ, Scientist (Christian Science): and he died because he wouldn't go to a doctor . but he was strong in his faith and his choice .

god gave doctors brains to heal AND most of us the Brains to go to a doctor. (if you belive in that sort of thing)

Sannio, you get to decide in most cases the best course of treatment for yourself. Anytime you are treated by your Doctor you should be aware of all of the statistical evidence for that treatment. Yes, some treatments are more effective than others. And in this particular case the girl could have been easily treated and lived a long and healthy life.

Your ideas about genetics though are flawed. Adaptation is based on the environment and the environment changes. A malady today may be a life saver tomorrow; the same genes that cause sickle-cell anemia provide a defense against malaria.

crunch_munch. Sugary, fatty and salty foods and their consumption create an economic burden on our society. We have the right to expect the producers and consumers to pay for that cost on our society. You can't get something for nothing. I would think conservatives would understand this.

I have taken out Jehovah's Witnesses: because they do believe in Doctors .

Here is a list of religions that don't believe in doctors .
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http://www.religioustolerance.org/mt01.h...

hannah yep there was a young girl lady, not quite a adult from Evansville that this happened to years ago. Very selfish people who sacrifice there children for their own beliefs.

The herd is thinned by a combination of causes; physical by diabetes, and psychological by religious craziness.

She bet on the idea she was god. She lost. At the price of her child's life. For something that could have been controlled with meds. Let her sit in jail and think about it. It makes one wonder if her other children should be protected from the both of them.

Excellent point, sannio.

Sorry.. But if I don't want to go to the Dr. that is my choice as a adult. But when you decide to have children you have the obligation to take care of your kids to protect them. She did not. She let her child die. I have gone to church all my life. I will never let my child suffer. God helps those who help them selves. It just blows my mind that she could sit there and ' pray' and let her child die. Unreal.

I have mixed feelings on this, and it has nothing to do with prayer. What if it was a million dollar procedure with a 5% chance of success. Do we force treatment then? What's the tipping point? Who's qualified to play God in these decisions? What if artificially extending someone's life with medical procedures is really hurting the human gene pool in the long run? Is it better to get the quick (selfish) fix now, even though it hurts humanity in the long run? Bacteria are becoming resistant to our drugs, which could cause an epidemic later. Giving antibiotics to people in developing nations as has caused more individual suffering than what it was trying to prevent, because the extra people saved by these drugs don't have enough food to feed themselves. Also, hereditary diseases like diabetes are increasing now that people afflicted with them are living to reproductive age, rather than dying as before. It's a complex issue, and I'm not sure we're thinking right on this one yet.

I am a mother of three, and I am not sure if I believe in healing through prayer %100. BUT if it works, GREAT! If you see it isn't and your child is laying there dying then how could any parent not try everything? So, if you believe in the power of healing through prayer, you are against medical treatment? Did this family never go to the doctor? If she knew her daughter was dying and did NOT try everything and anything possible to save her, then she is guilty!

Prayer was around when they didn't have "modern" medicine. They are constantly finding old ways that work better. That is not to say that I don't think she should have taken their daughter to the dr., but soon parents will have NO say in their children's health care. I use a lot of herbal and natural treatments successfully. Doctors have told me that it won't work, but it does. I'm also not afraid to go to the dr. when needed. As parents, we need to be careful with the precious ones that God has given to us and look out for their best interests. Sometimes that means taking them to the dr., and sometimes not.

....that is, through God's will

intreguing, if you think about it... completely different circumstances, but looking to prayer/positive religious dieties to aid in rectifying an ailment... not the first time someone's been charged in this matter.... twisted example, but look @ the concept behind the exorcism of Emily Rose... in opposition to taking medical advice from the professionals, the parents turned to their local priest to "cure" their daughter...

rr1box14: I didn't want to be the spelling police, I just wanted to let them know as they ask in their rules : Help us get it right. If you spot a factual error or misspelling, email newsroom@gazettextra.com or call 1-800-362-6712
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So that is all, I wanted to be a good reader and let them know. I am about the last person who would otherwise point out spelling errors as I am a great offender myself LOL

How do people even begin to think that prayers trump modern medicine?

twerp13 a good dressing down thats what ya get for being the spelling Police .

Yep. Thanks. If I had a gold proofreading star, you would be the one to get it!

Beth Wheelock
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preayer...?UMMM isn't prayer spelled wrong in the headline?