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This sermon goes into finding hope during a pandemic, and the importance of creatively engaging with God
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This sermon was delivered in May of 2020, and touches on topics such as when the church plans to resume in-person services, and the importance of remaining safe and healthy amidst a pandemic.
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This source provides the rationale behind Salem Church's adherence to public safety guidelines, as well as a sermon that touches on safety in faith amidst the pandemic.
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The sermon reflects on current times of uncertainty and uses metaphors to bring hope to the congregation.
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This article covers the specific stories of Conservative Jewish families and how they have come to deal with the pandemic in a variety of ways. from going fully face to face, while others have stayed remote.
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Just referencing to the ongoing struggle of an online Passover and the overall transitions that Judaism has made from in person to virtual at the beginning of the pandemic
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This article covers some of the rules Conservative Jews had to face within the beginning of the Pandemic. Just to give an idea of what rules and guidelines this group had to partake in for their religion.
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This sermon focuses on staying together during COVID, but also listening to science when it comes to taking care of yourself.
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Dr. Peter Mack, an Evangelical Christian doctor, wrote an article praising the COVID-19 vaccines, asking for the Evangelical community to view them as blessings from God. “God provided a tool to protect us,” Mack compares the vaccines to the Biblical stories of Egypt and its famine. He claims God used “human talent and hard work” through Joseph, and the David and Goliath, as God chose David to defeat Goliath rather than striking him down Himself. Dr. Mack also highlights skepticism of vaccines, explaining how fear has led to violence, including his experience of a small bomb having been thrown through his window after he expressed the need for the vaccines.
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In this interview with Rev. Russell Moore about the COVID-19 vaccines and Evangelical hesitancy, Rev. Moore states that misinformation and mistrust fuel conspiracies, contributing to skepticism. Moore acknowledges that taking the vaccine is one’s own decision, but that it should also be known that the vaccine was created to help others around you. No individual in his community has expressed any skepticism for the vaccines, but Moore has encountered hesitancy online. He claims that pushback on Evangelicals could backfire if it is too “heavy handed”. Instead, he proposes that the ending of social distancing should be the main focus of discussion.
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In this sermon, Probert speaks about the unpredictable times ahead and discusses precautions that must be taken by the congregation.
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Face masks have gained an unprecedented salience in the lives of people worldwide.
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My observation of religion during COVID-19 is how heavily politized it can become.
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During the pandemic, I personally had a tough time trying to understand why things were happening the way they were. I tried to only talk about the positives when we were living in a world where everything seemed almost negative. This sermon was both uplifting and powerful in an attempt to help others understand that we are not alone during this time and accept the good times and the bad times as they are what defines our specific story.
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I believe the pandemic has come with positives and negatives. I think the positive is more than the negative.
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We should confront this crisis and every crisis bravely. Fear has no place in the life of a believer
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According to the article, Rev. James Altman was asked to step down from his position. Rev. Altman allegedly preached right-wing politics and shunned the COVID-19 vaccines in sermons. However, when it came to light that he was asked to step down by his bishop, many of the congregation were distraught. Some said that he should stay as there is “no science behind the false religion of covidism”, and others expressed that the bishop and others who wanted the Reverend to step down were “wolves in sheep’s clothing”. However others seem relieved to hear the news, as Rev. Altman claimed that COVID-19 was a hoax and also asserted that “you cannot be Catholic and a Democrat”, driving a political wedge through the community. Others in the Catholic community have compared him to a false prophet, and have expressed sympathy to those who have embodied his sermons.
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I think that COVID-19 will make an important influence for parents and children.
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Pastor Greg Fairrington explains that there should be no mandate on receiving the vaccine and everyone should have a choice rather receive it or not. He believes that God is on their side, and with that, there is no need to mandate a vaccine. He has created a paper slip that exempts his followers from receiving the vaccine for schooling, work, etc.
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I don’t think gatherings can be held during COVID19 because of religious exemptions. It is very dangerous and unhealthy to hold gatherings.
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I think it’s important for a local religion to have a leader to make a view on vaccines
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I can see throughout the world the struggles with the Covid 19 pandemic, but happy to see in person sermons coming back into communities really revealing the love for the church.
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This sermon provides an interesting perspective as at the time it was delivered, the pastor delivering it was in quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19.
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During COVID-19 crisis, I found that there are differences in religious beliefs and health management
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A lot of people during the pandemic formed their opinions based off of how their religious leaders acted. This is why analyzing sermons is so important.
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The most interesting quote that made me wanted to share this article is how the Polish official stated that "Churches are like hospitals for the souls".
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The Concordia University Irvine shares feelings about covid-19 and ways to handle it's obstacles. They also share their goals that they strive for at the university.
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This article states that if young Latter-Day Saints missionaries are to leave the United States, they should get the COVID-19 vaccine. If they do not comply with receiving the vaccine, they will instead be given a mission location within the United States. Mission medical coordinators have been observing COVID-19 vaccine availability for missionaries in hopes that they can go on missions sooner rather than later.
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The leaders urge the followers to get vaccinated which causes a divide in the community over getting vaccinated
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I am Jewish, and as Covid-19 has shut down stores, schools, places of worship, etc, I have not been able to go to temple, as my services were moved online(virtual). This has been a change in which I am not used to, and am still adjusting to as I am used to seeing family and friends at temple, singing along, and just th overall ambience of being inside the actual temple.
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This article is very of its time as this is a very real reality for the catholic community.
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I have seen a lot of anger and animosity towards religious institutions in general during the pandemic.
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According to Curtis Wahlberg from January 2021, the physical process of COVID-19 is commonly discussed, but the “mental process” is not. Curtis Wahlberg, a Christian Scientist, believes that sickness is not created by God. Without clarity from God, people fall into a “tug of war” between influences on the body. He believes that a struggle in consciousness between mental forces makes individuals feel vulnerable and those that give us a sense of security. Wahlberg claims that the taking the vaccine and complying with the mandate would not compromise beliefs since the material does not matter; what matters is that there is a life that focuses on the Spirit and God.
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When the pandemic first began and I wasn't able to go to synagogue anymore I was devastated. I thought that prayer was almost pointless because I couldn't be with my community in the place where I felt had the most impact on me. My synagogue adapted immediately to the new ways of the pandemic. The day after the lockdown began we had Shabbat services on zoom which made me feel connected to Judaism as I had never been before. I watched my community come together and it showed me the place of prayer was just a building but the people and the things we practice are what makes me feel so connected to my religion. The article demonstrated how using technology while praying is very beneficial. The author argues another author's claim how it is very distracting and takes away from important messages and the sense of connection. The author demonstrates how using technology helps us evolve and because so many things are moving towards the digital route, religion should also move that way as well. Having religion be digital will allow more people to be able to pray and practice wherever they are. Because this article was written before the pandemic, it gives shes a different light to why technology is useful.
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