Would Jesus turn a child away from medical help if her parents were tattooed?

A family is turned away by a local pediatrician, they say because of the way they look.
The doctor said he is just following his beliefs, creating a Christian atmosphere for his patients.

Tasha Childress said it’s discrimination.

She said Dr. Gary Merrill wouldn’t treat her daughter for an ear infection because Tasha, the mother, has tattoos.

The writing is on the wall—literally: “This is a private office. Appearance and behavior standards apply.”

For Dr. Gary Merrill of Christian Medical Services, that means no tattoos, body piercings, and a host of other requirements—all standards Merrill has set based upon his Christian faith.

I am sorry there is just no justification for this kind of small minded behavior. The child is an innocent. And her parents are probably good people who just enjoy expressing themselves through tattoo art.

But the main point is the child needs medical assistance and it is immoral to refuse her. Period.