The Covid Shot and the Church

[Grayman]

I am new here.  If this topic is not appropriate, please let me know before I proceed.  FWIW - I am convert of approximately 48 years; served a mission; married in the Temple; served in many different callings; regularly attend the Temple and most importantly have a deeply rooted testimony of Jesus Christ and His Atonement; the Book of Mormon; and Joseph Smith.  I love and sustain our living prophets and apostles.  Thank you.

[pam]

I guess when we see which direction you wish to take this we will know if it's appropriate. Welcome to the site.  😊

[zil2]

Welcome to ThirdHour, @Grayman!

[Carborendum]

On 11/8/2024 at 11:15 AM, Grayman said:

I am new here.  

Are you a Robert Jordan fan?

[NeuroTypical]

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-leaders-covid-19-vaccine

The First Presidency statement from Jan 2021: 

In word and deed, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has supported vaccinations for generations. As a prominent component of our humanitarian efforts, the Church has funded, distributed and administered life-saving vaccines throughout the world. Vaccinations have helped curb or eliminate devastating communicable diseases, such as polio, diphtheria, tetanus, smallpox and measles. Vaccinations administered by competent medical professionals protect health and preserve life.

As this pandemic spread across the world, the Church immediately canceled meetings, closed temples, and restricted other activities because of our desire to be good global citizens and do our part to fight the pandemic.

Now, COVID-19 vaccines that many have worked, prayed, and fasted for are being developed, and some are being provided. Under the guidelines issued by local health officials, vaccinations were first offered to health care workers, first responders, and other high-priority recipients. Because of their age, Senior Church leaders over 70 now welcome the opportunity to be vaccinated.

As appropriate opportunities become available, the Church urges its members, employees and missionaries to be good global citizens and help quell the pandemic by safeguarding themselves and others through immunization. Individuals are responsible to make their own decisions about vaccination. In making that determination, we recommend that, where possible, they counsel with a competent medical professional about their personal circumstances and needs.

[Grayman]

On 11/8/2024 at 2:42 PM, pam said:

I guess when we see which direction you wish to take this we will know if it's appropriate. Welcome to the site.  😊

Thank you.

[Grayman]

2 hours ago, Carborendum said:

Are you a Robert Jordan fan?

I do not know who he is.

[Carborendum]

6 hours ago, Grayman said:

I do not know who he is.

He's an author of fantasy books.  His hallmark series has a particular type of creature called "graymen."

Welcome to the forum.

 

Edited November 10, 2024 by Carborendum

[Grayman]

8 hours ago, Carborendum said:

He's an author of fantasy books.  His hallmark series has a particular type of creature called "graymen."

Welcome to the forum.

 

Thanks very much.