Since 2015, almost every year, a child in the faith-healing sect Followers of Christ in Idaho has died from a treatable condition. That’s according to new reporting from ProPublica.

In Oregon, where Followers of Christ are also present, lawmakers have previously removed faith-healing protections that Idaho has. Authorities in the state say this has led parents to seek medical care for their children when needed.

Audrey Dutton is a reporter for ProPublica. She joins us to share more on her reporting.

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News Source : https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/31/think-out-loud-laws-faith-healers-idaho-childrens-deaths/