What standard medical procedures might be upsetting to a faithful mormon? I am writing a report on cultural diversity and I am having trouble on finding some info on mormons. Thank you so much.
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Samuel Prado
2008-10-06 04:50:56
Hi friend. Thanks for your question about Mormon culture. After much thought, I must say that I can think of very few medical procedures a Mormon would refuse. Many Mormons are leaders in the field of health care; Michael Levitt, for example, is the current Secretary of Health and Human Services. I myself am an MD/PhD student involved in drug discovery. Most Mormons would say that medical technology is a gift from God, that God inspires the minds of scientists and doctors to bless His children.
Mormons are opposed to so-called "elective abortions." I suppose abortion would be a medical procedure to which Mormons would generally object. However, abortion is considered acceptable in case of rape, incest, danger to the mother's health, or when the child will not survive birth. Even in these cases abortion should not be automatic. The couple should consult with one another, with their ecclesiastical leaders, and with God through prayer to see the best course of action. The LDS Church does not have an official position re. stem-cell research. Some of the leading proponents of stem-cell research in the U.S. senate are Mormon.
Many mistakenly confuse the Mormons with the Jehovah's Witnesses. These two organizations are entirely distinct and unrelated. Jehovah's Witnesses are opposed to blood transfusions because of their interpretation of the Old Testament. Mormons are not only in favor of blood transfusions, but they would generally see that kind of medical technology as a gift from God.
Mormons are opposed to so-called "elective abortions." I suppose abortion would be a medical procedure to which Mormons would generally object. However, abortion is considered acceptable in case of rape, incest, danger to the mother's health, or when the child will not survive birth. Even in these cases abortion should not be automatic. The couple should consult with one another, with their ecclesiastical leaders, and with God through prayer to see the best course of action. The LDS Church does not have an official position re. stem-cell research. Some of the leading proponents of stem-cell research in the U.S. senate are Mormon.
Many mistakenly confuse the Mormons with the Jehovah's Witnesses. These two organizations are entirely distinct and unrelated. Jehovah's Witnesses are opposed to blood transfusions because of their interpretation of the Old Testament. Mormons are not only in favor of blood transfusions, but they would generally see that kind of medical technology as a gift from God.
Hope these answers help!