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Australia: 14 Religious Sect Members Found Guilty in Girl's Death

  • #Children and youth
  • #Child abuse & neglect
  • #Medicine & healthcare
  • #Diabetes
Australia: 14 Religious Sect Members Found Guilty in Girl's Death
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JAN 29
Above: Northern Territory, Australia Supreme Court Building. Image copyright: DAVID GRAY/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated JAN 30

The Spin

Narrative A

The legal system failed to protect Elizabeth Struhs from an unsafe home environment despite previous warning signs, including a 2019 incident where she was hospitalized in a diabetic coma, resulting in charges against both parents — yet she remained in their care. The state is partially to blame for this terrible tragedy, in which a young girl tragically died due to the religious zeal of her parents and community.

Sky NewsBBC News

Narrative B

This is a complex case. The actions of the Saints should be viewed within their religious context, as the group has deep-seated beliefs in divine healing power. This tragic case will likely open dialogues about the role of religious beliefs and their boundaries within the constructs of society.

Guardian

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