Review of Think Biblically - Not Biblical Just Opinion-Based and

Not Biblical Just Opinion-Based and Emotionally Driven

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“I saw a lot of negative reviews about this episode and so, listened myself to draw my own conclusions. This was the title of the episode and the snippet of what would be discussed: Is it wrong for pro-lifers to get the vaccine when it was developed through cell lines that come from aborted fetuses? Are Christians obligated to get the vaccine out of love for their neighbor? Scott and Sean discuss these questions, and many more, related to the ethics behind the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on the above description, Dr. Rae and the podcast team were going to share a biblical perspective to the COVID vaccine and how to address the concerns some people have re: aborted fetal cells. This would have nothing to do with personal choice or whether one is pro-vaccines or anti-vaccines. Instead the title implies a Biblical perspective to help navigate this issue. A Biblical perspective was not the focus at all. Instead, Dr. Rae shared his personal opinions for the entire length of the show. At times, judging others who thought differently and at one point saying he agreed with businesses denying service to those that are not vaccinated but didn’t agree with the government mandating it. Again, fully opinion-based. His whole point sits on this: “There’s a Difference between Impact and Complicity” He has free will to think whatever he wants but this was supposed to be a Biblical perspective not “Dr. Rae’s Opinions Sprinkled with Christian Words.” I encourage everyone to listen to the podcast for themselves and draw their own conclusions. I am only speaking about my personal experience. These are some of the main points that were made: 1. “Conservative Christians seem to be the most skeptical about the vaccines.” 2. Those that aren’t vaccinated are mostly anti-vaccines. A mistrust of science and government play a role in why these people aren’t vaccinated. 3. It is possible to be pro-life and pro-vaccines with aborted fetal cells. “It is true there are cell lines that were begun, many years ago from aborted fetuses.” 4. It is debatable on why the “termination” took place. In some cases, it could’ve happened to protect the mother’s life making the abortion “morally justifiable.” 5. We have to stop the practice of using aborted fetal cells. Thats the bigger issue and we have. These aborted fetal cells are so old and “immortalized” that it takes away the issue of complicity. 6. “Just because you benefit from an illicit practice, doesn’t make you guilty or complicit.” 7. Question was asked to Dr. Rae “Do any of the aborted cells being used encourage the use of aborted fetal cells in future medical use?” His answer: “No. Because the cells are immortal so theres no need for using new ones. 8. His tip for research: Don’t be biased and look for different perspectives. His personal recommendations: CDC, The Atlantic, NIH, and “I supplement what I hear on FOX News with what I hear on CNN. Where those 2 sources agree, “I think we have a fairly good indicator that its not fake news.” If this is a Biblical conversation, should the Bible be a source here? 9. Dr. Rae literally stated that he agrees with businesses denying services to those that aren’t vaccinated. I listened to the entire episode and have to agree with most of the negative reviews the episode got. Dr. Rae took an “expert-witness sort of approach to this entire conversation while providing no evidence for his case. Purely opinion-based and not once mentioned a biblical reference. If you’re looking for sound doctrine, this will probably be a let down.”

Taking the Vaccine via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/14/21

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