anti-vaccination
Will the Supreme Court take up the denial of religious exemptions for unvaccinated schoolchildren?
By Mark Silk — August 10, 2023
(RNS) — A Connecticut case makes it likely.
Religion shapes vaccine views – but how exactly? Our analysis looks at ideas about God and beliefs about the Bible
By Bernard DiGregorio, Christopher P. Scheitle, and Katie Corcoran — July 17, 2023
(The Conversation) — Specific beliefs may have more to do with people’s vaccine views than their religious affiliation – but it depends on which vaccine you’re talking about.
Can’t we enjoy the suffering of our enemies a little?
By Mark Silk — February 4, 2022
(RNS) — There's some biblical reason to think we can.
Firebrand Texas bishop tests limits of conservative Catholic dissent
By Jack Jenkins — February 1, 2022
(RNS) — A canon lawyer described Bishop Joseph Strickland's challenge to a fellow bishop as 'unprecedented.'
As Pope Francis’ critics vent their anger, what comes out is vaccine disinformation
By Phyllis Zagano — January 14, 2022
(RNS) — The number of Catholics alike ignoring church teachings demonstrates a large leak in the barque of Peter.
Marcus Lamb, anti-COVID vaccine Christian broadcaster, dies at 64
By Bob Smietana — November 30, 2021
(RNS) — Lamb had hosted a series of vaccine skeptics on his television program and claimed that the truth about COVID-19 was being censored.
The pandemic has helped religion’s reputation. Do religious vaccine resisters put this progress at risk?
By Kelsey Dallas — October 12, 2021
(RNS) — New research shows Americans found houses of worship helpful during the pandemic, more than almost any other institution.
Stop gloating over COVID-19 deniers falling ill. Focus on the miracles of kindness.
By Amy Laura Hall — August 19, 2021
(RNS) — Those of us who are vaccinated should not be so proud as to declare ourselves such.
Clearing up the Catholic confusion about vaccine mandates
By Charles C. Camosy — August 13, 2021
(RNS) — Conscience comes before all else.
Why file frivolous religious rights cases against COVID protections?
By Mark Silk — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — It's not about the law.
Christian nationalism is a barrier to mass vaccination against COVID-19
By Monique Deal Barlow — April 1, 2021
(RNS) — Some who identify as Christian nationalists believe they will be protected from any disease.
Anti-vax at the Vatican? You might lose your job
By Nicole Winfield — February 19, 2021
ROME (AP) — The pope's decree sparked heated debate, since its provisions go beyond the voluntary nature of COVID-19 vaccinations in Italy and much of the rest of the world.
Top Mormon leaders get Covid vaccine and urge church members to do the same. Will they?
By Jana Riess — January 20, 2021
Some members are not happy that the LDS Church is taking a very public stand in favor of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Secular vaccination foes defend a needless religious exemption
By Mark Silk — February 21, 2020
(RNS) — Anti-vaxxers are clearly prepared to seize on any available legal means to keep their children from being vaccinated.
Anti-vaxxers in America go back 300 years
By Mark Silk — September 29, 2019
Benjamin Franklin was at the center of it.
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