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The Parson family has strong religious beliefs that prevent seeking medical care for life-threatening problems. When their son becomes sick with a disease requiring hospitalization or the possibility of death, they refuse to seek help. Is this decision illegal?
  1. No, the judicial system is required to respect religious beliefs.
  2. Yes, parents do not have the right to deny their children necessary medical care.
  3. No, competent parents can make any decision in regards to their children.
  4. Yes, a judge can find a church’s beliefs unethical.
Explanation
Answer: B - Adults can refuse medical care for themselves, but cannot deny their children medical care. The US Supreme Court made this decision in 1944 with Prince vs. Massachusetts. Under this rule, putting a child at risk for ill health or death is not protected under the right to practice religion freely.
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