DD. You say that this research shouldn't be replaced, excuse me for sounding thick but are you arguing that research should not take place or only research that you do not approve of?
The experiences of your grandfather, sister and brother-in-law are for them to comment on. If they were content with the treatment they received and to rely on prayer then good for them. I'm not going to rely on voodoo for my daughter though.
I pray for your child to get well
Curious, if your prayers actually can move god to help my daughter then I can only assume he is a very partisan god. Is no-one praying for those poor Burmese or Chinese nationals right now? Or maybe god doesn't like Chinese Communists and Buddhists.
And why does he need anyone to ask him to help out anyway? Doesn't he just want to? And if your prayers on behalf of my daughter can affect god's choice of action why not make some pre-emptive prayers to prevent children getting these crappy diseases in the first place?
Bitter? You bet I am.
Bad enough that life (not god) has dealt with my child so unfairly but then to have sanctimonious, self important, religious nut-jobs lobbying to curtail research that might actually help her because it offends their religious 'values'!!!!!!!
I pray for your child to get well
Fuck you.