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Cherry-picking the Bible and using verses out of context isn't a practice confined to those opposed to vaccines – it has been done for centuries

  • Written by John Fea, Professor of American History, Messiah College
imageMany people are using Bible verses to justify their stance against vaccine.David McNew/AFP via Getty Images

A devout evangelical Christian friend of mine recently texted to explain why he was not getting the COVID-19 vaccine. “Jesus went around healing lepers and touched them without fear of getting leprosy,” he said.

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