One of the key principles of Christianity is free agency — the idea that God doesn’t force us to decide to be faithful adherents. The vaccine mandate seems like it ran counter to that principle. In the Covid era, I belonged to a Christian denomination that also supported the vaccine mandate by prophetic declaration. I doubt it will ever apologize or admit its position is flawed. With any religious institution, it’s a tough spot to be in. Admitting it was wrong would undermine claims of divine direction or inspiration.
It's not relitigating if the so-called pandemic was never litigated in the first place. Church leaders refused to litigate, that's bad faith, and they bore false witness. Don't give them money until this is fixed.
In my opinion, evil can indeed infiltrate institutions, including churches, often cloaked in moral or societal pressures. During COVID, some political leaders and global entities pushed vaccines for profit and control, despite early evidence, acknowledged by figures like Dr. Deborah Birx, that they didn’t stop transmission. This manipulation extended to religious spaces, where vaccine refusal was framed as un-Christian, gaslighting people of faith into compliance. The Pope was influenced by the same people, and The Vatican was infiltrated by the far-left tactics, blackmail, silencing dissent, and enforced conformity, are evident in this and other events, like the alleged targeting of political figures. Specifically, I believe the Minnesota politician, Melissa Hortman, and her husband were killed because they didn’t fully align with the Democrat Party’s agenda, as evidenced by their targeting in what authorities described as a politically motivated assassination. Many Christians, awake to this, stood firm, guided by conscience and skepticism of corrupt power. The fight was good versus evil, and truth is now exposing the old guard’s corruption across institutions. Healing comes through rejecting lies and restoring integrity, aligning with a vision to Make The World Great Again . God’s truth prevails.
I believe the church is meant to be a safe and welcoming space for everyone, not a place of judgment. When morality is used to frame topics like vaccination, it can feel like our faith is being used against us. No one wants to feel segregated or less worthy. That kind of pressure—even if unintentional—can become a form of coercion.
I think you’re very right here Ken that individuals and organizations alike spread this resounding message but now seem to pretend it never happened in that manner. I too feel that blaming isn’t going to solve the problem created just accepting it for what it was and realizing there was wrong doing done. Coming back to center to restore what was and try to only make it better going forward is the only answer.
Would love to see that as well but when was the last time one of these said large “institutions/cooperations” fell on their sword like that and actually accepted responsibility for damage they caused?
One of the key principles of Christianity is free agency — the idea that God doesn’t force us to decide to be faithful adherents. The vaccine mandate seems like it ran counter to that principle. In the Covid era, I belonged to a Christian denomination that also supported the vaccine mandate by prophetic declaration. I doubt it will ever apologize or admit its position is flawed. With any religious institution, it’s a tough spot to be in. Admitting it was wrong would undermine claims of divine direction or inspiration.
It's not relitigating if the so-called pandemic was never litigated in the first place. Church leaders refused to litigate, that's bad faith, and they bore false witness. Don't give them money until this is fixed.
In my opinion, evil can indeed infiltrate institutions, including churches, often cloaked in moral or societal pressures. During COVID, some political leaders and global entities pushed vaccines for profit and control, despite early evidence, acknowledged by figures like Dr. Deborah Birx, that they didn’t stop transmission. This manipulation extended to religious spaces, where vaccine refusal was framed as un-Christian, gaslighting people of faith into compliance. The Pope was influenced by the same people, and The Vatican was infiltrated by the far-left tactics, blackmail, silencing dissent, and enforced conformity, are evident in this and other events, like the alleged targeting of political figures. Specifically, I believe the Minnesota politician, Melissa Hortman, and her husband were killed because they didn’t fully align with the Democrat Party’s agenda, as evidenced by their targeting in what authorities described as a politically motivated assassination. Many Christians, awake to this, stood firm, guided by conscience and skepticism of corrupt power. The fight was good versus evil, and truth is now exposing the old guard’s corruption across institutions. Healing comes through rejecting lies and restoring integrity, aligning with a vision to Make The World Great Again . God’s truth prevails.
I believe the church is meant to be a safe and welcoming space for everyone, not a place of judgment. When morality is used to frame topics like vaccination, it can feel like our faith is being used against us. No one wants to feel segregated or less worthy. That kind of pressure—even if unintentional—can become a form of coercion.
Thanks for such a thoughtful comment, Cristi!
I think you’re very right here Ken that individuals and organizations alike spread this resounding message but now seem to pretend it never happened in that manner. I too feel that blaming isn’t going to solve the problem created just accepting it for what it was and realizing there was wrong doing done. Coming back to center to restore what was and try to only make it better going forward is the only answer.
Thanks Jake! I agree but I do think people need to at the very least acknowledge things. Institutions need to do more. '
Would love to see that as well but when was the last time one of these said large “institutions/cooperations” fell on their sword like that and actually accepted responsibility for damage they caused?