Posted on 04/05/2021 8:37:09 AM PDT by M. Thatcher
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham believes Americans should get the COVID-19 vaccine. The missionary told CBS News that he thinks Jesus would want people to get their shots, and he's turning to Scripture and the parable of the Good Samaritan to make his case.
It's a case that will need to be made clearly if evangelicals — perhaps the most under-discussed group with high levels of vaccine hesitancy — can be persuaded.
"Jesus does tell the story of a man that was beaten and robbed and left for dead on the side of a road, and religious leaders walked past him and did not have compassion, they didn't get involved. But a Samaritan had compassion," Graham told CBS News in an interview. "And he immediately bandaged — he put oil and wine on his wounds and took him to an inn, and paid to have him cared for. Now the oil and wine were the medicines of that day… The vaccine is, to me, I believe, is saving life, and that's what Jesus Christ would want us to do, to help save life. It's just a tool to help save life."
Graham, the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham and grandson of a medical missionary in China, noted that the church has a long tradition of using medicine to help others. Last week, he told his 9 million Facebook followers that his international relief charity, Samaritan's Purse, had seen human suffering from COVID-19 "first-hand," and encouraged people to "talk to their doctor, and pray about it to determine which vaccine, if any, is right for them."
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There is so much bullying going both ways.
Each person has to decide for themselves what to do.
I’d say 90% of my friends and family are or have gotton the vaccine while the other 10% rely on vitamins and minerals instead of the shots.
What is ‘evil’ is Franklin Graham speaking for the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. Remember the friends of Job?
I wouldn’t bully anyone over this vaccine.......it’s their business
But a lot of folks here seem to think they have permission to bully those who take it, and I’m really tired of it
I’ve been here many years......and now I’m seeing shaming, bullying, name calling and cancel culture even here
You are taking words out of context......for shame
Thou shall not take the Name of GOD in vain. Graham had no right to declare that JESUS would take the vaccine.
Yes. This is a huge bummer.
Have you heard of Trust but Verify
Who said HE SAID this and are they verifiable?
The CDC says none of the deaths after a vaccine were directly attributable to the vaccine...ok so how many of the 560,000 deaths were DIRECTLY attributed to Covid?
Please stop the feeding frenzy.....
....it is NOT edifying
I’m not edifying either......getting too upset......I’m out of here
It's happening.
I’m sorry people are bullying.
I chose not to take it but I don’t bully those who choose to take it.
It’s certainly not worth jeopardizing relationships over.
My posts were not intended to inflame or condemn. In my community and actually even among some friends there are those who just did not, could not or refused to make their decision based on weighing the research. Some people were not given a choice to refuse as in the case of our area nursing home facilities. We are living in tumultuous times . . .and seeing Bible prophecy coming to pass. The main thing is the main thing for everyone . . . choosing an eternal life in heaven which comes only through trusting in God’s precious Son Jesus. He is the ultimate Vaccine against a damnation to hell. Thanks for the opportunity to share. Stay safe and well.
Actual quote:
“The internet is full of articles, theories, data, and opinions concerning the COVID-19 vaccines – both positive and negative.There’s a lot out there for you to read.
I have been asked my opinion about the vaccine by the media and others,” Graham wrote.
“I have even been asked if Jesus were physically walking on earth now, would He be an advocate for vaccines.
My answer was that based on the parable of the Good Samaritan in the Bible, I would have to say – yes, I think Jesus Christ would advocate for people using vaccines and medicines to treat suffering and save lives.”
Yep.
I’m not convinced about fetal cells being used as if they’re being injected into us. I think until that’s clearly proved saying so is fear mongering to some extent.
source
https://lozierinstitute.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-covid-19-vaccine/
longer chart, in depth chart:
I didn’t say they were “injected into” you. I mentioned they were used in “development of”. However I don’t think the science is settled on how aborted fetal cells used in development affect those receiving this type of vaccine
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