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[What follows is the version published on Dec. 1, 2020. Click here for a revised version approved by the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards on Jan. 5, 2021.]
Question from Rabbi Ilana Foss (first asked before the Covid–19 pandemic): In recent years we have witnessed a growing phenomenon of Jews and non-Jews who refuse to receive common and accepted vaccines or to give their children vaccines against measles, rubella, polio and other contagious diseases.… Read the rest
PORTLAND—In recent weeks, the positive developments in the production of COVID-19 vaccines have stirred excitement but also hesitance in some quarters regarding the safety of the vaccines. Many Christians have expressed a range of emotions and opinions regarding the vaccines, and a variety of different questions have reached Bishop Robert Deeley.… Read the rest
Yes, we are all so dear to God that loves us, that gave his only Son to not only save us from hell, but to provide for all of our needs.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:32 that if we first seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, that all we need, he’ll provide.… Read the rest
Originally published in Public Discourse: The Journal of the Witherspoon Institute
If a COVID-19 vaccine is developed with the use of cell lines derived from an aborted fetus, should a citizen of conscience who is opposed to abortion avail herself of it to protect herself and her loved ones during this time of pandemic?… Read the rest
