Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Why Religion is Not the Answer: Resisting Science Causes Real Harm (Student Essay contest 3rd place)

"As a scientist that specializes in biomedical nanotechnology, I have observed a clear and disturbing trend that is mostly concentrated, but not entirely exclusive, to the religious political right wing of the United States. The denial of science through scriptural justification has resulted in over 300,000 excess deaths in the United States alone, solely for SARS-CoV-2 and has allowed for the reemergence and deaths of preventable diseases, such as measles. 

This anti-vaccine rhetoric has a history dating back to the 18th century, when religious figureheads referred to vaccines as “the devil’s work,” which is ironic as vaccines have saved countless lives since their inception and mass distribution. 

More recently, the infamous congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her delusional commentary and infatuation with conspiracy theories, called the vaccine the “mark of the beast,” alluding to biblical scripture and demonizing one of humanity’s most effective tools in preventing death. She is not alone in this endeavor, as many RNC and GOP officials have followed the flock."...

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