A Wisconsin man was recently convicted of killing his daughter through negligence. The girl became sick and he believed the parts of the Bible that claim that God will heal the sick.
So the man decided not to take his daughter to the doctor, but instead prayed to God for a healing.
The healing never came and now the girl is dead.
The question is, do we punish the man for killing his daughter, or do we simply accept that the death was God's will. After all God knew the girl was going to die, and He chose not to heal her, and chose not to advise the father to seek medical help. So can we really punish a man who was just doing what God wanted?
If he is to be punished, do we go eye for an eye and put him to death? Or do we accept God's will and let him go free?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090801/ap_on_re_us/us_prayer_death
Inigo Montoya
Let me have a few minutes with him and I'll take care of everything.
YooHoo
Chop off his balls.
The Whole In One
Either we have religious freedom in this country, or we don't. If we choose religious freedom, then I am free to do whatever my religion tells me to. If we don't then we all become responsible for our actions.
Carmen
I think he deserves to be punished but not necessarily put to death.
It does not matter if it was "Gods will" His daughter was dying and he did absolutely nothing. That is disgusting.
13Fst
I would like to say death penalty, but the man is clearly insane.
sailormandave
He should be arrested and tried for negligent homicide according the laws of the state of Wisconsin.
Personally, I hope he serves the most severe sentence allowed by law.
Ruby Tuesday
we do what we reasonably feel is best ..
neil s
There is no evidence for any God. Not only should he and his wife do the time, but every other person who was there as well.
Mirage
I think the man should be punished. I do have faith, but I also know where to draw the line. There are certain things that cannot be solved by prayer alone. He should have referred to the saying " God helps those who help themselves."
Suz
What the man did was very very stupid.
I would have my child at the doctors or the hospital.
But, that being said--the US does have freedom of religion. Could he be charged for practicing his religion?
Orignal From: Spiritually speaking, how should society punish this man?
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