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Three further perspectives on Christian Science and vaccination

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As my fellow church member brought out in her letter, the practice of spiritual healing has meant a great deal in Christian Scientists’ lives, and Christian Scientists are grateful for the religious exemptions that legislatures and public health authorities have granted for vaccination over the years. We aren’t indifferent to the well-being of our neighbors, however, and we understand the concerns raised in recent years as exemptions have been claimed by larger numbers. Countercultural as Christian Scientists’ practice may be in a technological society, it isn’t based on rejection of science and education or on fear, whether of vaccines or medicine in general. We appreciate the love and humanity expressed by medical caregivers, and we share the same underlying purpose of healing.

2022-12-16

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