Amelia Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Supreme Court Declines to Act on Circumcision Fight BY ASHBEL S.GREEN ©2008 Religion News Service The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in the fight between a father who wants to circumcise his 13-year-old son against the wishes of the boy's mother. After the high court declined on October 6 to consider the case, the fight is headed back to a judge in Medford, Oregon. James Boldt, who converted to Judaism, says his son wants to undergo the procedure for religious reasons. The boy's mother, Lia Boldt, said her son is afraid to tell his father that he doesn't want to be circumcised. A trial judge sided with the father, who has custody. But the Oregon Supreme Court in January said the boy's wishes needed to be determined. James Boldt, who says he has a constitutional right to raise his child in his religion, attempted to get the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. No court date has been set for lower court to consider the case. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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