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Oct 3, 2021 · Being connected as a pastoral figure to churches nationwide, today I am seeing three reasons for vaccine resistance among some Christians. Number one, you could call hyper-patriotism. Part of what defines the culture of America is rugged individualism. They say, “We don't want to give up our freedoms.
Jul 17, 2023 · Both religious life and vaccine views are complex. A person’s religion cannot be boiled down to just one thing . It includes an identity, a place of worship and a variety of beliefs and practices.
Oct 22, 2024 · Abstract. In the midst of the debate about vaccines against COVID-19 and vaccine mandates, there are a surprisingly large number of concerns coming from some churches centring on the dependence of some of the vaccines on historic abortions and limitations of freedom of choice. Although the ethical significance of separation between historic ...
Mar 22, 2022 · Only 3%—mostly Roman Catholics and Protestants—said their religion did not permit the vaccine, and only half of those said they followed that mandate. For philosophical views, such as “health is controlled by God,” identifying as Protestant, “Just” Christian or Muslim had stronger beliefs related to flu vaccines.
Oct 11, 2021 · As governments and businesses implement COVID-19 vaccine mandates, increasing numbers of people are seeking exemption on religious grounds. Freedom of religion plays an important role in our ...
Aug 28, 2024 · Many previous studies have shown that religiosity is a crucial factor in vaccine rejection (e.g., Grabenstein, 2013), with highly religious individuals being hesitant to vaccinate against COVID-19 ...
Vaccines, immunity, and the pathway to health. Curtis Wahlberg. Stopping COVID-19 is understandably an important focus these days. Many families are living with heart-wrenching stories from experiencing the disease or its impact. An end to it means long-awaited relief from the widespread fear, suffering, and disruption brought on by the pandemic.
