As Christ Follower, How To Answer "Are you vaccinated?"

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Wrangler

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This question came up on the radio on the way into work. The hosts said responding with 'none of your business' is overly aggressive. A caller said the question is rooted in fear and we should not respond to fear but simply answer the question, yes or no.

The host objected to the claim the question is always rooted in fear - and therefore, the person is not a Christ follower - but could not come up with an example the caller did not refute.

I wish I could turn this into a poll question but thought it a great discussion. So, what is your answer?
 

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Someone told me Jesus hardly ever answered yes or no questions, yes or no. Sometimes he answered a question with a question.

I’m inclined to respond with, “That’s really none of your business, is it?” Thoughts?
 

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why lie?
why try to deceive?
Yes it is none of their business.
I would start a discussion..
why is the answer important to you?
Would it change your opinion about the vaccine?
Why do you want to know?

So I guess I would answer the question with a question.
And if pressed then tell the truth
knowing it's really none of their business either way.

But why be rude?
Just thoughts..
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Sounds like the host was responding to the callers breach of privacy.
It is nobody's business. And it is only the controlling oppressive people who want to force you into their mold that would ask such a question. It was not so much a question as it was an accusation aimed at deriding the speaker in the hopes of discounting his message, a typical Liberal tactic. I am glad the Host told the person "Its none of your business"
 
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Sounds like the host was responding to the callers breach of privacy.
It is nobody's business. And it is only the controlling oppressive people who want to force you into their mold that would ask such a question. It was not so much a question as it was an accusation aimed at deriding the speaker in the hopes of discounting his message, a typical Liberal tactic. I am glad the Host told the person "Its none of your business"
I guess it depends on how one is approached, like you say.
With accusation or sincerity.
or how easily one is offended.
Some people react in defence and others just brush it off and laugh.
Because they can see the trap being set.
Definately have to keep the gift of discernment sharp and ready at all times.
Knowing where the arrows are coming from and how to use that shield of faith to deflect them.
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It is nobody's business. And it is only the controlling oppressive people who want to force you into their mold that would ask such a question.

Great point. Two basic questions:
  1. Do you really want to know or just use the info as a weapon?
  2. Why do you want to know private information about another person?
I am glad the Host told the person "Its none of your business"

I must have miscommunicated. The host rejected the idea to simply say it is none of your business.
 

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Someone told me Jesus hardly ever answered yes or no questions, yes or no. Sometimes he answered a question with a question.

I’m inclined to respond with, “That’s really none of your business, is it?” Thoughts?
And sometimes Jesus remained silent! Why?
If a person's interest in what I have or have not done is sincere and with good reason, then the 'yea' or 'nay' Jesus advises in one place could be fine. However, as anyone on this forum or other forums likely knows, people very frequently have agendas when they ask such questions which are Not God's agenda:

"And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly" Matt 27:12-14

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
...a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;" Ecc. 3:1,7
 

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I would just say no.

I know some people use that sort of thing as ammunition against you. But chances are, they would have found ammunition upon a few minutes of conversation with me anyway.

I am trying to become more bold since Jesus promised the world would hate us.

Why be surprised when hatred comes? It comes with the territory.
 

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This question came up on the radio on the way into work. The hosts said responding with 'none of your business' is overly aggressive. A caller said the question is rooted in fear and we should not respond to fear but simply answer the question, yes or no.

The host objected to the claim the question is always rooted in fear - and therefore, the person is not a Christ follower - but could not come up with an example the caller did not refute.

I wish I could turn this into a poll question but thought it a great discussion. So, what is your answer?

What ever happened to our medical details being private...
"None of your business" is a fair response.

You could perhaps find a lighter response such as "I rather keep my health details between my physician and myself thanks"
 

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What ever happened to our medical details being private...
"None of your business" is a fair response.

You could perhaps find a lighter response such as "I rather keep my health details between my physician and myself thanks"

I see it the same way. However, on the radio, they used the WWJD standard.

One caller said the question is fear based. And as a Jesus follower, we should address that heart of the matter. We must pray for discernment in why the person is asking the question.
 

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Its an important question that should be answered honestly. For its not about them!

Example: My wife who has rheumatoid arthritis, has infusions once per month, causing her immune system to be compromised for a day or so. She was always tested 2 or 3 days before each infusion to make sure she was negative (on the nurses orders, and also rheumatologists).

She was invited to a retirement event in honor of a principal she worked under that included lots of old friends. In the invitation letter the statement was made that the event was given on the assumption that all had been vaccinated. (usually former teachers are very trustworthy - I am one myself)

Long story short, she saw an old friend who worked with her for years in the same department, so she went to him and there was a big, long hug, laughter, etc for a few minutes. Somehow the topic of the pandemic came up and she reacted in horror and disbelief when he and his wife said they did not believe in vaccines. My wife will now have to be tested and cleared to get her next infusion. She stated to him: "How could you, *****" (his name). "Its not about you! what about my family and grand children, who I will now not be able to hug and kiss?"

A long, long friendship is now ended, and she said she will never talk to him again.
 

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Its an important question that should be answered honestly. For its not about them!

Example: My wife who has rheumatoid arthritis, has infusions once per month, causing her immune system to be compromised for a day or so. She was always tested 2 or 3 days before each infusion to make sure she was negative (on the nurses orders, and also rheumatologists).

She was invited to a retirement event in honor of a principal she worked under that included lots of old friends. In the invitation letter the statement was made that the event was given on the assumption that all had been vaccinated. (usually former teachers are very trustworthy - I am one myself)

Long story short, she saw an old friend who worked with her for years in the same department, so she went to him and there was a big, long hug, laughter, etc for a few minutes. Somehow the topic of the pandemic came up and she reacted in horror and disbelief when he and his wife said they did not believe in vaccines. My wife will now have to be tested and cleared to get her next infusion. She stated to him: "How could you, *****" (his name). "Its not about you! what about my family and grand children, who I will now not be able to hug and kiss?"

A long, long friendship is now ended, and she said she will never talk to him again.
So do you agree with your wife's reaction regarding these two anti-vaxxers?
 
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I see it the same way. However, on the radio, they used the WWJD standard.

One caller said the question is fear based. And as a Jesus follower, we should address that heart of the matter. We must pray for discernment in why the person is asking the question.

I don't think a person is necessarily asking through fear... They may be but iv found myself asking that question and it wasn't through fear at all
 

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"Start by asking yourself why you need to have that information. It might be practical," he explained, giving the example of going over to a friend's home for dinner: You may feel much more comfortable being unmasked and indoors if they've already been vaccinated. "Knowing people's vaccine status can give us a level of comfort, but what if we don't know if they're vaccinated? It's a delicate question to ask."

If you do find yourself asking, make sure that you're considering whether it's a reasonable request.

it's more important to know someone's vaccination status if you're indoors and unmasked, as opposed to a situation where you might be outdoors and distanced, be prepared to explain their reasoning when they ask a friend about their vaccination status.
 

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I can't ever remember asking anyone during flu season if they been vaccinated or not.
My immune system isn't anything to write home about either, and the flu has killed more people over the years.
What you do with your body is your choice.
I put my trust in God.

No more mask mandate in Maine.
whew..
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