‘There are many good reasons to have faith in God, but for purposes of this Coronavirus discussion, it at least drowns out the “experts”.’
except isn’t it God who sent the virus among us in the first place...?
If the Chinese and Democrats are God, then yes.
God created the natural world and he gave us this bit of wisdom as an alternative to panic:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).