(oregon) One infant dies, another hospitalized after family refused treatment for religious purposes

[Heddi]

http://kfor.com/2017/03/10/one-infant-dies-another-hospitalized-after-family-refused-treatment-for-religious-purposes/

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. – Detectives in Oregon are investigating the death of an infant just days after she was born.

Authorities tell KGW that 24-year-old Sarah Mitchell gave birth to twin girls at her parents’ home on Saturday.

A few hours later, one of the girls developed breathing issues and died.

Officials say the family are members of the Followers of Christ Church and believe in using prayer and oil over medical care.
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In fact, this isn’t the first time the family has experienced this type of medical emergency.

In 2011, Mitchell’s sister, Shannon Hickman, was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to six years in prison following the death of her infant son two hours after delivery.

[3catwoman3]

1. I will never, ever...

...ever be able to understand this sort of thing. Anymore than I can understand honor killings.

[CountAllVotes]

2. Some people claim they are anti-vax

And it is for religious reasons.

Some aren't religious at all and use it for their prop.

Knowing someone doing this is pretty difficult to say the least. What do you say?

At present kid is back in school too.

Religion has nothing to do w/it.