The C****-** p******c has been genuinely terrifying, particularly for those who fall into the high-risk category or who have loved ones who do. A recently published NBC News article shared that the U.S. surpassed 400,000 C****-** deaths nearly one year after the nation’s first confirmed case. Now, as several v*****es for the general population have been released, there is hope for many Americans. Scientists say if enough people are v******ted, there will be nowhere for the v***s to go, and there will be few susceptible hosts left to infect. This is a way to achieve herd immunity without losing even more lives in the process.
While v***ses are created to protect our health, a number of Christians have been against C****-** v******tions. Two groups that have been particularly hesitant about getting v******ted are white evangelicals and Black Protestants, though both groups are skeptical for different reasons.
Some evangelical Christians have subscribed to myths about the C****-** v*****e and the p******c. Many of these same people have fueled misinformation campaigns and promoted conspiracy theories. Some critics have accused right-wing fundamentalist pastors of perpetuating baseless theories that are encouraging their congregants to ignore public health information. This includes unfounded theories like the v*****e is the mark of the beast and could even cause sterilization in women.
Some Black Protestants are concerned about getting v******ted given their tarnished past with dangerous health policies and clinical experiments that have targeted vulnerable black and brown communities. Healthline sums it well, “From the Tuskegee experiments — one of the most disturbing parts of American medical history — to the economic and cultural inequities in the U.S. healthcare system that disproportionately harm Black and Latinx communities, there are very real reasons why some people might look askance with skepticism and fear at the new v*****es.” Many of these concerns that are swirling around in many Christian communities beg the question, should Christians get the C****-** v*****e? The best place for Christians to get the answer to this question is by turning to Scripture.
God calls us to be faithful stewards of what we receive. First Corinthians 4:2 says, “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” This includes our bodies. As Christians, we should be mindful of what we put into our bodies and how we should care for our bodies. The Bible doesn’t specifically address v******tions as they were not available during biblical times. However, the Bible does give us great direction on being good stewards. As Christians, we are called to investigate, make informed decisions, and not take our life for granted. This is a good case for the C****-** v*****e and preventative medicine. Those who lived during biblical times did take what they had to cure illnesses and ailments. First Timothy 5:23 says, “No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.” This points to the importance of preventative medication during those times.
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