That's a bit of an oversimplification isn't it? People don't just walk into their doctor's office and ask for an abortion. The doctors that perform those types of operations evidently made their peace with it before becoming certified.

 

Should your theoretical doctor be able to refuse care to a gay person?

 

No he should not be able to refuse care. I know of no religious argument against treating another human being. In fact he is compelled to provide any necessary care.

 

However, there are many medical procedures that are elective, they are not necessary. Should a doctor be forced provide elective services if it conflicts with his/her religious views.

 

Abortion would in most instances be elective. So again I ask, should a doctor be forced to do abortions?

No he should not be able to refuse care. I know of no religious argument against treating another human being. In fact he is compelled to provide any necessary care.

 

However, there are many medical procedures that are elective, they are not necessary. Should a doctor be forced provide elective services if it conflicts with his/her religious views.

 

Abortion would in most instances be elective. So again I ask, should a doctor be forced to do abortions?

 

I think I mentioned it before. If he or she is trained to do abortions then I'm willing to bet that they have made their peace with it. If they are trained to do them but do not wish to then they should simply not offer that service at their office. No one should be able to tell them what type of medicine to practice. Their are lots of surgeons that specialize in specific surgeries. They shouldn't be compelled to take someone's tonsils out if that isn't what they specialize in. They should only offer the services that they are comfortable with.

I think I mentioned it before. If he or she is trained to do abortions then I'm willing to bet that they have made their peace with it. If they are trained to do them but do not wish to then they should simply not offer that service at their office. No one should be able to tell them what type of medicine to practice. Their are lots of surgeons that specialize in specific surgeries. They shouldn't be compelled to take someone's tonsils out if that isn't what they specialize in. They should only offer the services that they are comfortable with.

So if someone is uncomfortable taking photos of fat people they could deny taking my portrait? :lol2:

In the actual photographer's case, she said she just couldn't photograph their wedding. As a retailer I don't see an argument.

 

Most photographers are big participants in the wedding. In this case the photographer's religion (right or wrong) says that the wedding is a sin. So you would be forcing someone to participate in a sinful act.

I think I mentioned it before. If he or she is trained to do abortions then I'm willing to bet that they have made their peace with it. If they are trained to do them but do not wish to then they should simply not offer that service at their office. No one should be able to tell them what type of medicine to practice. Their are lots of surgeons that specialize in specific surgeries. They shouldn't be compelled to take someone's tonsils out if that isn't what they specialize in. They should only offer the services that they are comfortable with.

 

Again you're not answering the question.

 

You're tip toeing around it.

So if someone is uncomfortable taking photos of fat people they could deny taking my portrait? :lol2:

 

I was talking about medical procedures. I'm sure Dr. James Andrews could perform an appendectomy--but if you asked for one he'd probably tell you he doesn't offer that service.

Again you're not answering the question.

 

You're tip toeing around it.

 

I'm trying to be as clear as I can about it. The Doctor's office is their place of business. They run that business. They can decide which procedures they will and will not offer in their business. No one can force them to offer services that they do not wish to provide. If they do not wish to perform abortions simply do not purchase the equipment with which to perform them. Problem solved. You have chosen a poor example.

Most photographers are big participants in the wedding. In this case the photographer's religion (right or wrong) says that the wedding is a sin. So you would be forcing someone to participate in a sinful act.

 

No they aren't. The supposed sin is being committed by the individuals getting married. No one else there is sinning or participating in a sinful act.

No they aren't. The supposed sin is being committed by the individuals getting married. No one else there is sinning or participating in a sinful act.

 

Muslims believe that associating with homosexuals is a sin. Would the photographer not be associating with homosexuals.

This is so stupid. It's one thing for a church to deny marriage to a same sex couple' date=' but for a restaurant to deny them food or a department store to deny them clothes is asinine, hateful and despicable. Marriage, especially in a lot of Christian churches is a religious institution. Eating or shopping has ZERO to do with religion. This is discrimination plain and simple based on the fact that they're "different".[/quote']If I'm married at the courthouse how is that a religious institution?

If I'm married at the courthouse how is that a religious institution?

It's not recognized by the church, so in their view, how is it marriage?

Maybe I missed it but hoe the heck would they know someone is gay?

Maybe I missed it but hoe the heck would they know someone is gay?

That's what I am trying to figure out.

Maybe I missed it but hoe the heck would they know someone is gay?

 

I'm sure there's a "gaydar" app.

Maybe I missed it but hoe the heck would they know someone is gay?

 

Easier to discern hoe's from gays if you ask me.