Children in a Faith-Healing Sect Keep Dying. The State Lets It Happen.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of treatable conditions.

By Audrey Dutton. Co-published with The Oregonian/OregonLive. Originally published Aug. 25, 2026. Recorded by News Over Audio.

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