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volvie: As I pointed out:

1: the parental exemption is only if the parent is present/furnishes by themselves.

2: I wouldn’t be sure of convincing a jury of the religious exception. Rav Shmuel’s statement could be used as evidence against, and then you would have to disown him and bring your own expert who would be willing to testify against him. If I were a non-Jewish DA, I would bring this one to trial (unless there is precedent that you are withholding), especially if the minor (or someone else) is damaged. In that case, the insurer will sue you for damages due to furnishing, and you will have to prove the exemption in court.

3: The religious exception is during the rite, not as a general exception. Again, I would press the case.