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Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) – The doctor who is the chairman of a national organization for Christian physicians and medical workers has resigned from the American Medical Association. Dr. David Stevens, the head of the 17,000-member Christian Medical Association, says the AMA has become a pro-abortion advocacy group.
I see this is dated Dec. 16, 2009. So, perhaps this has been discussed. I did a search, but couldn’t find anything. For some reason, though, I just heard a report of this on Christian radio yesterday.
My son and I were discussing it, and have 2 perspectives. We both feel Dr. Stevens’ impression of the AMA is correct. Here are the 2 perspectives. He did the right thing based upon moral principles, and should have severed his association with the AMA. The other - if all practicing pro-life physicians leave, who will remain in the AMA? If he stays, he, with others of like mind and conscience, has the right to speak and vote as a member against the actions of the AMA, and perhaps cause a change in policies and attitudes. Since he is no longer a member, his potential to effect a change is greatly restricted, because he no longer has a voice within the AMA. Those who are pro-abortion will be glad he and his influence is gone.
Thoughts?
Thank you.
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) – The doctor who is the chairman of a national organization for Christian physicians and medical workers has resigned from the American Medical Association. Dr. David Stevens, the head of the 17,000-member Christian Medical Association, says the AMA has become a pro-abortion advocacy group.
I see this is dated Dec. 16, 2009. So, perhaps this has been discussed. I did a search, but couldn’t find anything. For some reason, though, I just heard a report of this on Christian radio yesterday.
My son and I were discussing it, and have 2 perspectives. We both feel Dr. Stevens’ impression of the AMA is correct. Here are the 2 perspectives. He did the right thing based upon moral principles, and should have severed his association with the AMA. The other - if all practicing pro-life physicians leave, who will remain in the AMA? If he stays, he, with others of like mind and conscience, has the right to speak and vote as a member against the actions of the AMA, and perhaps cause a change in policies and attitudes. Since he is no longer a member, his potential to effect a change is greatly restricted, because he no longer has a voice within the AMA. Those who are pro-abortion will be glad he and his influence is gone.
Thoughts?
Thank you.