To me its pretty obvious that

the welfare of a child should be paramount. Like you say, they're innocent. Religion, and the "free practice

thereof" should not allow such a thing to happen.

There must be some case law on this, but I've not seen or

heard anything in the media. It must fall under child endangerment or something, with religious belief not

allowable as a defense.

Anyway, the offending parents are being prosecuted, so there must be some

exclusion.

IMO, the parents were just stupid. There are plenty of smart people who believe God can, and does

heal "miraculously". Those same people will not presume upon God that he automatically will do such, just for the

asking. Until God acts, its incumbent on each person to do what they know can be done in their own strength,

including driving to the doctor's office.