From the article:
“Modern science rests on this very premise. As the philosopher Alfred North Whitehead writes, “[T]here can be no living science unless there is a widespread instinctive conviction in the existence of an Order Of Things. And, in particular, of an Order Of Nature.” Similarly, philosopher Loren Eisley argues that modern science rests on the assumption that it is “dealing with a rational universe controlled by a Creator.”
Thus, if I ignore scientific data—if I irrationally receive the COVID-19 vaccine despite having recovered from the disease—I would effectively be adopting the pre-biblical view of the ancient pagans who engaged in superstitious practices to ward off danger. I would be committing a form of idolatry.
Finally, I would note that according to our founding fathers, “rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.” This country isn’t yet run by tyrants, but the current vaccination campaign bears unmistakable totalitarian undertones. “Get the vaccine or lose your job.” That’s the message of the government. You can be a healthy 30-year-old who already had COVID, but the government doesn’t care. It wants everyone vaccinated—facts be damned.
I believe resisting such authoritarian orders is a religious imperative. As a Bible adherent, I worship one God and one God only. Only He can demand absolute obedience from me. Only He can ask me to walk with Him blindly, against all reason. No one else can. And if someone tries to, he is usurping God’s role and asking me to worship someone other than Him. I apologize, but I can’t do that.
Based on all the above, I respectfully request and firmly insist on a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. To take the vaccine would require me to act contrary to both reason and piety, reject modern science, and irrationally submit to a mortal power. All three are religious crimes.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]”
All pre-inverted science, common sense, and true faith speak against the jab. So: full marks for logic here.
Has this phrasing been used successfully against the sort of company and HR department that would attempt a mandate?
“This country isn’t yet run by tyrants“
THIS is where I disagree.
We need to face up to it before ANY of their nonsense will be stopped.
They continue because we are letting them.
But, everything else you said - Right on!