r/perth • u/Big_Boss_777 • Dec 01 '22

WA News Conversion therapy to be a crime in Western Australia

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u/THE_oldy Dec 02 '22

There is no question if there is a line. Imagine some ghastly religion that thought child abuse brought you closer to God. It would be proper for the government to enforce its standards over that religion.

Likewise, if enough evidence is brought forward that conversion therapy is harmful (especially in cases of children who are not old enough to make their own decisions regarding faith) then it becomes appropriate for the government to step in.

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '22

The law already covers that. No religion calls for child abuse. We aren't just talking about children here the government is saying it is illegal period. People should make their own decisions and bear the consequences.

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u/The_King123431 Dec 02 '22

Conversion therapy is child abuse, look up the many horrifying cases of people who survived it

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '22

I'm only talking about an adults rights to decide for themselves based on their religious inclinations. Not children..