Three further perspectives on Christian Science and vaccination
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Three further perspectives on Christian Science and vaccination
Description
In this same spirit, I thought it might be helpful to add a word of further perspective to a fellow church member’s recent letter on vaccination (“Vaccine bill is medical tyranny,” March 27), particularly to make clear Christian Scientists’ longstanding tradition regarding public health. The debates happening in Oregon and across the country today about vaccination were happening just as passionately more than a century ago when the founder of the denomination, Mary Baker Eddy, advised Christian Scientists not to “quarrel” with society over this issue, but to “submit to this process” where the law requires. Eddy’s counsel reflected the simple Golden Rule ethic and a deep biblical sense of civic obligation and care for others in the community.
Subject
[don't use] Ritualization and newer ritualsituals during the pandemic
has community
Christian Science
Spatial Coverage
Boston, MA
has denomination
Christian Science
Date Submitted
10/9/2020 20:07
