Midwife ordered to stop delivering babies
Subject: Please notice the last line of the article
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:03:55 -0500
Hello Everyone - I hope this email
finds everyone doing well. I came across this newspaper article in
the Indianapolis Star the other day and saw something in it that I
thought was worthy of observation and comment.
The article deals with a case in
Indiana where a "midwife" was doing her ministry without
a "license" from the state of Indiana. There was a death
of a baby in which she had been at the birth. It is my
understanding that the baby actually died several days later as a
result of an issue that was not related to the birth. But - for
these comments - that is neither here nor there.
It is noteworthy that
"doctors" said the baby would have lived had
the child received antibiotics from them. That is interesting. I
wonder just how many infants have died under the supervision of a
"doctor" while being treated with antibiotics. Are they
(the "doctors") gods? They have the ability to determine
who lives and who dies - and when it happens? Amazing. But that
still isn't what is the most noteworthy aspect of the article.
In the end of the article, the
"Prosecuting Attorney" is said to have made the
following statement:
The prosecutor said he had hoped
the indictment would be enough to provide the leverage to get
White to stop delivering babies. But, after meeting with her and
other church officials, he realized that was not the case.
"In a way, it is refreshing
to have people whose faith is so pure and strong," he said.
"But on the other hand, they are out of step with the laws of
Indiana."
DID YOU SEE THAT? The midwife
is out of step with the laws of Indiana...
The truth is: The "laws of
Indiana" are OUT OF STEP with the Laws of God.
And that is the ONLY issue that is important with this incident.
As the people of God - we have got to come to the
understanding of what our job is here in this life. We are to be
Ambassadors for the King of kings and Lord of lords. We are
representatives of His Government and His laws. This 70 year old
lady is right on in this respect. His ways and laws ARE ABOVE
MAN'S. This is exactly what Jesus was saying when he "walked
on the water."
Man refers to their system of
"laws" as "maritime law." "Maritime
law" has been around for thousands of years. When Jesus
walked on the water - He was telling His disciples THAT HE
WAS ABOVE MAN'S LAW. Being the representative of God's
Kingdom on this earth and walking in accordance to His commands -
WE ARE ALSO ABOVE MAN'S LAWS!
Midwifery - when ministered under the
laws of God - is not a job. It is not
a profession. It is not a privilege. It is not
a right. IT IS A COMMAND FROM GOD. When you are commanded by
God to do something - you do NOT seek permission from men to do
what God commanded you to do. Jesus said ALL POWER is given unto
me in heaven AND IN EARTH - Go ye therefore......and teach all
nations to observe WHATSOEVER I HAVE COMMANDED YOU. Strong's
says that "observe" means "to fulfill a
command."
The world is in desperate need of
being turned right side up again. Put on the whole armor of God
that ye may be able to stand. Gird yourself with the truth of the
Kingdom of Jesus Christ that ye may be able to stand.
Jesus is King. Jesus is Lord.
Ob"serve" His ways according to all that He has
commanded you. I hope this article about this 70 year old lady
inspires us to continue our walk and stands. If you are not
walking according to the Kingdom of Christ - I hope this causes
you to question whose kingdom you are walking according to.
Sincerely Because Jesus Christ is King
now.
Charlie
P.S. The full article is below.
August 19, 2006
Section: LOCAL -- METRO & STATE
Edition: FINAL EDITION
Page: B01
Midwife ordered to stop delivering babies
TIM EVANS TIM.EVANS@INDYSTAR.COM
A 73-year-old Morgan County woman who served as midwife
at the birth of an infant who died has been ordered by a judge to
stop delivering babies
But Doris White -- who has delivered about 100 babies, many for
people affiliated with a church whose members turn to prayer
rather than doctors -- told the court she couldn't promise to
abide by the order.
Morgan Superior Court Judge G. Thomas Gray issued the permanent
injunction Thursday prohibiting the Morgantown woman from
practicing midwifery.
Gray's ruling likely ends a legal case that began after a grand
jury indicted White in November 2005 on a felony charge of
practicing midwifery without a license. The indictment followed an
investigation into the death of Sarah Leeman.
The baby died June 4, 2005, six days after her premature birth
at the Martinsville home of her parents, Louis and Patricia Leeman,
who are associated with the General Assembly and Church of the
Firstborn in Morgantown.
Medical experts testified there was a 98 percent chance the
baby, who died from complications of an infection, would have
survived if she had been seen by medical professionals and treated
with an antibiotic, said Morgan County Prosecutor Steve Sonnega.
Neither White nor her attorney could be reached Friday.
Sonnega said the injunction is a fair end to the case, but
added White could face contempt and possibly other charges if she
violates the judge's order.
"This was a way of getting Doris' attention," he
said. "We have put her and others on notice that there are
laws that regulate midwifery."
While the criminal case focused on White's violation of Indiana
law regulating midwives, it was framed by the larger issue
of the sometimes-blurry line between the law and religious
freedom. That is obvious, Sonnega said, in the stance of church
members who say they respect the state's laws but answer only to
God's law.
The prosecutor said he had hoped the indictment would be enough
to provide the leverage to get White to stop delivering babies.
But, after meeting with her and other church officials, he
realized that was not the case.
"In a way, it is refreshing to have people whose faith is
so pure and strong," he said. "But on the other hand,
they are out of step with the laws of Indiana."
Call Star reporter Tim Evans at (317) 444-6204.
