Christians Resisting the Vaccine

Posted by Seth Schapiro | Sep 21, 2021 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, COVID-19, Faith Matters, Wellness | 0

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Christians Resisting the Vaccine

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Across the country, one of the distinct demographic groups that has been hesitant to get vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus are Evangelical Christians. Why are Christians so resistant to getting vaccinated? Is there anything being done by fellow Evangelicals to provide them with valuable information and encourage them to get vaccinated? Join this discussion with one of the co-founders of an organization that is helping people of faith understand that getting vaccinated is a practical application of their rich faith tradition.

TOPIC: Christians Resisting the Vaccine

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KRIS CARTER (CO-FOUNDER “CHRISTIANS & THE VACCINE”)

About The Author

Seth Schapiro

Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives, both in his personal experiences as well as in his professional life. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. He has also lived in Cambodia and taught at a Buddhist university in Phnom Penh.