08-07-2018, 10:09 PM
Also in Michigan.......
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Last year, ^ Joshua and Rachel Piland’s infant daughter Abigail died of complications from jaundice after the couple refused to seek medical treatment because of their Christian beliefs. Their two surviving older children were placed into the care of their maternal grandparents, where they remain.
Immediately after Abigail died in February 2017, the couple spent hours praying for the infant’s resurrection, the records show. Police learned of the infant's death only after receiving a call from a relative in California. They were charged with manslaughter and remained free on $75,000 bail each awaiting trial.
Well, two weeks ago, Rachel gave birth to another daughter, Verity, with similar health problems as Abigail. The Pilands again refused medical treatment for religious reasons.
So, hours after Verity Piland's birth, state officials seized the baby and took her to the hospital, where she received lifesaving blood transfusions. Verity remains hospitalized two weeks later.
The Pilands again told investigators they refused to seek medical treatment for the infant because “God makes no mistakes,” and they believe in the power of prayer.
Full story: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/stor...848560002/
Last year, ^ Joshua and Rachel Piland’s infant daughter Abigail died of complications from jaundice after the couple refused to seek medical treatment because of their Christian beliefs. Their two surviving older children were placed into the care of their maternal grandparents, where they remain.
Immediately after Abigail died in February 2017, the couple spent hours praying for the infant’s resurrection, the records show. Police learned of the infant's death only after receiving a call from a relative in California. They were charged with manslaughter and remained free on $75,000 bail each awaiting trial.
Well, two weeks ago, Rachel gave birth to another daughter, Verity, with similar health problems as Abigail. The Pilands again refused medical treatment for religious reasons.
So, hours after Verity Piland's birth, state officials seized the baby and took her to the hospital, where she received lifesaving blood transfusions. Verity remains hospitalized two weeks later.
The Pilands again told investigators they refused to seek medical treatment for the infant because “God makes no mistakes,” and they believe in the power of prayer.
Full story: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/stor...848560002/