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Originally Posted by Ledgem
What kind of a message does that send, to say that you won't do it yourself because of who your clients are, but you know of someone who doesn't mind that and will provide the service?
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The first thing one can think of in a situation like this is that he wanted to avoid some kind of penalty.
But, if he is sincere in his belief of not being able to help because he thinks of himself as the one to directly answer God in the other world, then he can also see himself in a position not to let them leave without giving any guidance, as it is a help that is also suggested by the same God.
The original decision belongs to the people who came to him, so he is not responsible with how this ends. But, he may feel himself responsible for what he actively does. Well, in any case, it is not easy to understand the feelings of a religious person, as it may vary a lot depending on the character of the person. You can only see the result, so it may offend you. But, in reality what he does might just be the best he can feel he can do for you. Here, I am not sure if there is a balance between the laws and the beliefs of the society to prevent such offenses.