" a case, described as the worst instance of child abuse in the UK"

It makes me wonder in such instances to what extent extreme Christian fundamentalist views may in fact represent a purely superficial excuse for indulging an entirely personal proclivity for violence and Sadism?

I recall reading an account of another African 'witchcraft' abuse case here in the UK not so long ago (can't recall the child's name unfortunately, but it was another high profile case), and it was clear that at least one of the abusers involved fully enjoyed both the abuse and taunting the child with what they were planning.