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Immunizations and Religion

Tuesday January 4th, 2022
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Most religions have no prohibition against vaccinations, however some have considerations, concerns or restrictions regarding vaccination in general, particular reasons for vaccination, or specific vaccine ingredients. Below is a list of the current position of some of the more common religious faiths.

Buddhism – Buddhism has no central authority that determines doctrine. Vaccination is widely accepted in predominantly Buddhist countries.

Christianity – The Christian faith consists of multiple different denominations, which may differ in theological approach to vaccines.

The following Christian denominations have no theological objection to vaccination:
– Roman Catholicism
– Eastern Orthodox
– Oriental Orthodox
– Amish
– Anglican
– Baptist
– The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints​ (Mormon)
– Congregational
– Episcopalian
– Jehovah’s Witness – Note: This denomination originally denounced vaccination, but revised this doctrine in 1952. An article in a recent issue of the church’s newsletter promotes vaccination to avoid infectious diseases.
– Lutheran
– Mennonite
– Methodist (including African Methodist Episcopal)
– Quaker
– Pentecostal
– Presbyterian
– Seventh-Day Adventist
– Unitarian-Universalist

The following denominations do have a theological objection to vaccination:
– Dutch Reformed Congregations – This denomination has a tradition of declining immunizations. Some members decline vaccination on the basis that it interferes with divine providence. However, others within the faith accept immunization as a gift from God to be used with gratitude.
– Faith healing denominations including:
– Faith Tabernacle
– Church of the First Born
– Faith Assembly
– End Time Ministries
– Church of Christ, Scientist – One of the basic teachings of this denomination is that disease can be cured or prevented by focused prayer and members will often request exemptions when available. However, there are not strict rules against vaccination and members can receive required vaccinations.

Hinduism – Hinduism has no prohibition against vaccines. While Hindus venerate cows, trace bovine components of certain vaccines have not been identified as a theological concern.

Islam – Islam has no prohibition to vaccination. There have been several gatherings of Muslim leaders, scholars, and philosophers to address the theological implications of ingredients in food and drugs, including vaccination. The Organization of Islamic Conference and 15th annual conference of the International Fiqh Council both concluded that vaccination is acceptable under Islam. The Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences concluded that porcine gelatin used in vaccines is acceptable. Some muftis (experts in Islamic law) hold that immunization is obligatory (wajib) when the disease risk is high and the vaccine has benefits that far outweigh its risk.

Jainism – Jains follow a path of non-violence toward all living beings including microscopic organisms. Jains do allow cooking, the use of soap and antibiotics, and vaccination, because this destruction of microorganisms, even though regretted, is necessary to protect other lives.

Judaism – Judaism supports vaccination as an action to maintain health, and also as a parental responsibility to protect children against future infection. In Judaism the concept of Pikuakh nefesh, acting to save one’s own or another’s life, is a primary value. While some vaccines containing porcine derived gelatin, Jewish scholars, agree that porcine gelatin in injectable form is acceptable.

Scientology: in an interview for BeliefNet, Rev. John Carmichael of the Church of Scientology stated that there are no precepts or strictures about vaccinations within Scientology.

Our Comment:
How will the churches, particularly the SDA Church, stand religious liberty when vaccine mandates for the whole population are imposed if they support the vaccine? The test will come first on the vaccine, then the Sunday law.

Prophetic Link:
“Ministers who deny the obligation of the divine law will present from the pulpit the duty of yielding obedience to the civil authorities as ordained of God. In legislative halls and courts of justice, commandment keepers will be misrepresented and condemned. A false coloring will be given to their words; the worst construction will be put upon their motives.” Great Controversy, 592.1


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Prophetic Intelligence Briefings are provided to show a link between current events and Bible prophecy only. The reposted articles, which are not intended as a commentary in support of or in opposition to the views of the authors, do not necessarily reflect the views of Pastor Mayer or of Keep the Faith other than to point out the prophetic link.

Comments

    • Montoya, Richard

      Tuesday January 4th, 2022 at 02:47 PM
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    All religions are compromised. But bear in mind that some so-called religions aren’t religions at all. They are the ones that convince their practitioners that they can become gods. That you can reach that exalted state on your own. By your efforts alone. The anti-thesis of Christianity


    • Kel Kolone

      Wednesday January 5th, 2022 at 05:44 AM
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    Pastor Hal Mayer thank you for the prophetic briefing and your comments on the mandatory vaccination. I have been praying for guidance whether i should be vaccinated or not. I am confused because the church has no clear stand on this issue.
    English is a second language to me. Please tell me in simple English whether i should be vaccinated or not with reasons. Thank you so much for your help.


    • Will Flatt

      Wednesday January 5th, 2022 at 07:28 AM
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    I can think of one way that all Christians can refuse a shot is the fact that aborted fetal tissue is present in ALL vaccines. If someone tells you otherwise, they are wrong and possibly lying.

    Additionally, the Covid jab is actually NOT a vaccine; it is an untested mRNA gene-altering treatment. And because it is only approved for EUA (Emergency Use Authorization), it is a violation of the Nuremberg Code to compel someone/everyone to take it against their will.

    I see too much compromise in SDA conferences and divisions on this and other issues, decisions that will undermine many congregations and members when the Time of Trouble is upon us.


    • Melissa

      Wednesday January 5th, 2022 at 09:19 AM
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    Many will fail to keep their body’s from being defiled, but like Daniel and his three friends God will have a few who will determine in their hearts not defile themselves. Please read 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. May God keep you faithful



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