Brian Allen(@allenanalysis):NEW: Idaho children have died from treatable illnesses after parents chose prayer over medical care. State law still protects faith healing as an exception to a parent’s duty of care, potentially shielding adults when a child dies. Religious freedom cannot mean denying children lifesaving treatment. A child’s right to live must come first.

2026.08.25 16:05

NEW: Idaho children have died from treatable illnesses after parents chose prayer over medical care. State law still protects faith healing as an exception to a parent’s duty of care, potentially shielding adults when a child dies. Religious freedom cannot mean denying children lifesaving treatment. A child’s right to live must come first.