Preaching Goes Viral

Three further perspectives on Christian Science and vaccination

[OLD] Accept or reject public health guidelines

Respect for government and/or patriotic loyalty, as a priority

Good deeds and service to others

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[don't use] Ritualization and newer ritualsituals during the pandemic

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.

2022-12-16

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