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IronLionZion

(45,380 posts)
15. Maybe Orthodox/Hasidic Jewish
Wed Jun 9, 2021, 04:39 PM
Jun 2021

and the very conservative branches of other religions. Then there are the anti-vaxx nuts who might claim some natural healing spiritual beliefs or something like that as an exemption.

Many of these unvaxxed religious people will gather indoors unmasked to worship. During a hot summer, there will be air conditioning and singing/chanting in shared air. So the pandemic is going to continue spreading among these groups and whoever comes in contact with them.

I'm intrigued by the idea of a "religious exemption" in relation to vaccines. thucythucy Jun 2021 #1
I did a little Googling. thucythucy Jun 2021 #2
Had a co-worker who was druidity33 Jun 2021 #11
The denomination originally denounced vaccines, but reversed their position in 1952. Pacifist Patriot Jun 2021 #17
Bingo! Rebl2 Jun 2021 #19
And there you have it! It WILL be used as an excuse oldsoftie Jun 2021 #39
Who cares ....they can just find another job... FarPoint Jun 2021 #5
Oh I agree. thucythucy Jun 2021 #36
We realize this is a brainwashing political choice... FarPoint Jun 2021 #38
Maybe Orthodox/Hasidic Jewish IronLionZion Jun 2021 #15
A Christian "Scientist" working in a hospital is rather like a member of PETA working in a... NNadir Jun 2021 #26
That would be my impression as well. thucythucy Jun 2021 #37
Works for me.... FarPoint Jun 2021 #3
For many years Hartford Hospital in Connecticut has mandated that all personnel on the floors.... George II Jun 2021 #4
Medical facilities have to consider the health/safety of their patients FakeNoose Jun 2021 #6
Federal, State and Local government employees need to be next MichMan Jun 2021 #33
Yes, that's correct. It's always about liability. Akakoji Jun 2021 #34
As a teacher, I am required to have an MMR in order to work in a school in Arizona AZLD4Candidate Jun 2021 #7
The anti-vaxxers including %#@! Robert F Kennedy Jr are at it again progree Jun 2021 #8
RFK Jr. pisses me the fuck off! ShazzieB Jun 2021 #31
Plenty of other excellent hospitals in Houston. Paladin Jun 2021 #9
So roughly 600 people, over and above the 178 also are also not vaccinated? inwiththenew Jun 2021 #10
It depends if they can be put in jobs with no patient contact. Mr.Bill Jun 2021 #13
Choke on it? Probably more like - die from it. calimary Jun 2021 #12
Thank goodness I live where science is #1 LittleGirl Jun 2021 #14
If you don't get the vaccine you have no business being anywhere near a hosptal. Initech Jun 2021 #16
remember when !! monkeyman1 Jun 2021 #18
If an employee Rebl2 Jun 2021 #20
They were given time to get vaccinated. Now face the consequences . I agree that riversedge Jun 2021 #21
Shitcan the plague rats. The Mouth Jun 2021 #22
In my experience as a peds NP, it seemed as if people would typically claim a religious... 3catwoman3 Jun 2021 #23
yeah, that makes sense LymphocyteLover Jun 2021 #25
good! LymphocyteLover Jun 2021 #24
Fire them. paleotn Jun 2021 #27
Okay I of the Eye Jun 2021 #28
Let's count all the ways I feel bad for them. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2021 #29
Bingo!!! we have a winner! mac2766 Jun 2021 #30
Sorry no vaccine, find another job... Historic NY Jun 2021 #32
Play stupid games, get stupid prizes. Angleae Jun 2021 #35
only bc of covid does this make news. Hospitals have always required vaccinations. People have lost FlyingPiggy Jun 2021 #40
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