El Popa has made it effectively impossible for a Catholic to credibly claim a religious exemption.
It makes you want to become Orthodox or other Protestant.
Not me. If the truth isn't found in the visible Church that Christ himself founded, it would make Christ a liar when he said the gates of hell would not prevail against his Church, and I would say screw the whole thing.
or other Protestant
BTW. Orthodox are not Protestants. They are Orthodox.
I'm not sure why. If people have a legitimate and earnest Religious Exemption, why does getting a statement from a Priest increase the chances of the approval?
No he hasn’t. There is no requirement that any minister confirm. Your faith is YOUR OWN HEARTFELT FAITH.
If exemption not allowed, I think there is a 1st amendment suit.