Val Kilmer is praying away his tumor instead of treatment. Family worried

[Liberal_in_LA]

Val Kilmer’s family says actor’s faith is hampering tumor treatment: report
Family members told TMZ that Kilmer, a Christian Scientist, has been trying to pray away his throat ailment, rather than seeking medical treatment.

TMZ reported Kilmer's kin are worried sick that he has been ignoring a growing a tumor in this throat because followers of Christian Science typically shun medical treatment.

Sources told the site Kilmer has known about the tumor since the summer, but didn't take any action.

The 55-year-old "Top Gun" actor over the weekend confirmed reports that he was taken to a hospital recently, but chalked it up to "a complication," not a tumor, word of which he called "silly talk."

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/val-kilmer-ignoring-tumor-faith-report-article-1.2100542

[zappaman]

1. Sounds like a good plan! n/t

[Liberal_in_LA]

5. would you feel the same way about a close family member making that choice?

[zappaman]

6. Yes, because now that the Super Bowl is over..

god can pay attention to lesser mortal's prayers.

[NightWatcher]

2. It's his body. He attempt to pray it away until it takes his final breath, but it's up to him.

It seems quite silly, but to each his own.

[Agnosticsherbet]

3. I am sad to read that this tallented actor is going to die in great pain.

[NaturalHigh]

4. His choice.

[Chemisse]

7. He is an adult and is entitled to make this choice.

I would be upset if I was a family member, but there would be nothing that could - or should - be done to force him to get treatment.

[Humanist_Activist]

8. As long as its not a communicable disease, he's an adult, and can make the choice of...

treatment or lack thereof himself.