At the link there’s links to previous stories on this and other cases against members of the Followers of Christ Church.
The DA has tried working with them and sent letters to members re medical attention for minors with respect to OR law.
Some of the true believers won’t hear of compromise.
Yes, that’s why I lean towards the state stepping in, although I am strongly in favor of parental rights.
Parental rights are not absolute. We don’t have the right to blind our children.
However, I think I’d prefer limited state authority, where custody by the state is temporary, rather than permanent.
Except in the cases of extreme physical abuse and neglect, where it is reasonable to expect that it will be ongoing.
Parents have rights; but the kids are citizens of the U.S. too and worthy of protection of their lives.