Thread: Christian Doctors Angry Over "Conscience Rule" Reversal

I feel that it is wrong for someone to refuse a vital service because of a moral obligation. It's not their place to judge or try to force their believe on someone else. Here in Utah, we've had several pharmacists refuse to sell pregnancy tests, morning after bills, or birth control to teenagers. It just seems wrong to me that these people would claim a moral crisis when these customers will be out of their lives in mere moments.

Allow me to make a dumb comparison: that's like a deli shop owner refusing to sell to Jews because they might have something bad to say about pork.

However, I do also feel some irritation towards these folks who get turned down by those on their moral high horse. If one doctor refuses or one pharmacist denies you something, simply go to the next one. There would be plenty of others willing to help, so I don't see why people would be so distraught over one arrogant or judgmental professional.

Originally Posted by gwahir

You are a very young teenage girl.

You have had non-consensual sex (or been coerced into sex) with a forceful older male, say 18, who, during the already traumatic experience, refused to use condoms. You don't have the benefit of sex education, or really much education at all.

You don't know any doctors except your own.

You are too ashamed and scared to approach any old pharmacist in any old drugstore.

And your doctor refuses you the morning after pill.

Now tell me why you shouldn't be "so distraught".

Tell me how being shot down by one doctor means carrying a child to term and giving birth. Yes, it might be traumatic and life altering... does that mean it's okay to ignore the problem and hope for the best? If your doctor would refuse giving you the pill, then you should swallow your pride and go to the pharmacy. Or better yet, go to a free clinic and get tested as well as grabbing a pill. I don't believe there are many woman over age thirteen that don't know about free clinics, women shelters, hot lines or websites that are focused on helping them with this particular problem.

What you've just describe happens to more women then we'll ever know because of confidentiality and women who refuse to talk about such a horrible affair. I know this sounds harsh and I wish I could put it in a better light, but being a victim/playing one doesn't mean you avoid getting the help you need.