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Originally Posted by
FunFromOz
ohmygosh! Why would anyone want to do that?!?!!
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So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Originally Posted by
njtom
Also, as per Romans 13, aren't we supposed to follow "the governing authorities", unless doing so would violate a commandment? While I can understand not wanting to wear a mask because it's uncomfortable, hides the face, and may not work, wearing one certainly doesn't go against any commandments. I think a lot of people just don't like being told what to do.
Tyrants always roll out a sketchy interpretation of Romans 13 in an effort to tread on the saints. I'm sure the Brits were preaching it in 1770's. I'm pretty happy that most had the good sense to ignore the fallacious interpretation, otherwise we wouldn't have have America, the most blessed nation on earth.
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Originally Posted by
Muriel
As many examples as there are about obeying the government in the Bible, I see examples of civil disobedience as well:
Daniel 3 - Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego
Daniel 6 - Daniel
David went raiding when he was living in Philistine territory (sorry I don't have the reference). The Philistines thought he was raiding Philistine enemies, but David was in fact raiding the enemies of Judah.
Peter - Peter was told by the governing authorities not to preach Jesus of Nazareth yet he and the other apostles continued
Paul - numerous examples
John - numerous examples
Yes, I see that this could be seen as a different matter altogether, but I see where civil disobedience in the face of tyranny may be the only way forward.
Thanks Muriel, and I just want to say that I'm not advocating blind obedience to all government decrees. If the government ordered me to do something that I believed was immoral, I would hopefully have the strength to refuse to do it.
I actually hate wearing masks because my eyeglasses fog up.
But wearing a mask is not immoral, so if the government or my employer tells me to wear one I wear one.
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So today, a trip to hardware stores and auto stores here in our little town. Oddly, both hardware stores are "strac" with masks and distancing. Then, quite opposite to that, both auto stores had maybe a customer or two with a mask and all the sales reps are maskless.
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This is the latest advice in AU
In Australia?
The official advice is this: "Most people will not benefit from wearing a surgical mask.
"Masks are of benefit to people who are sick, so they don't cough on others, and healthcare workers who have frequent, close contact with sick people
"Surgical masks in the community are only helpful in preventing people who have coronavirus disease from spreading it to others. If you are well, you do not need to wear a surgical mask as there is little evidence supporting the widespread use of surgical masks in healthy people to prevent transmission in public."
Meanwhile:
In Singapore and Germany, you can be fined for not wearing a face mask in public. In France, it is compulsory to wear a face mask in high schools and on public transport, and businesses can refuse service to customers who are not wearing a mask. In the US, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies, and petrol stations.
Conclusion:
People to whom leaders are looking for advice don't actually know. When will they learn?
Medical experts give their verdict on the value of face masks
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Originally Posted by
njtom
Thanks Muriel, and I just want to say that I'm not advocating blind obedience to all government decrees. If the government ordered me to do something that I believed was immoral, I would hopefully have the strength to refuse to do it.
I actually hate wearing masks because my eyeglasses fog up.
But wearing a mask is not immoral, so if the government or my employer tells me to wear one I wear one.
I do agree - mask wearing is not immoral, unless... well, one must discern the spirits.
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