A Queensland court found 14 members of a Christian sect guilty of manslaughter in the death of an 8-year-old girl, Elizabeth Struhs, who had diabetes. The sect, holding a fundamental belief in divine healing, denied the girl her necessary insulin, leading to severe complications and her eventual death. Both parents, along with the sect leader, were found morally culpable for their actions, demonstrating a stark disregard for medical care. The group did not call for medical assistance until long after her passing, believing she would awaken from her condition.
The judge stated the defendants showed 'grave moral guilt and disregard for human life' by denying vital medical care to the diabetic girl, leading to her death.
Members of the sect believed in God's healing power while intentionally neglecting the girl's need for insulin, showcasing a critical failure in moral responsibility.
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