This post is primarily for preachers, priests, rabbis, imams, and other religious teachers and leaders.
I wear a covid-19 mask. Occasionally, I ask strangers in public places or public jobs why they do or don’t wear masks. In the last few weeks, a couple of people have responded that they don’t wear masks because they’re in God’s hands, or something to that effect.
Religious leaders, I don’t know what your mask-wearing guidance has been to your congregations. Perhaps you haven’t given any guidance.
Maybe you agree that God will protect all righteous people, so they don’t need to take any precautions to protect themselves, their families, or their proverbial neighbors.
If not, please address this issue in your upcoming sermons and teachings. Your message might save a life, if not a soul.
Twists and Turns 
Well, then there is the predestination philosophy…….
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So I should be shaking my finger at God when someone isn’t wearing a mask in public.
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As far as I know, the Bible endorses obeying local & national authorities, and using common sense. As for God, He seems to mostly let us run our own lives, and deal with our own consequences.
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Great food for thought Mary!! The Bible does say obey the law of the land….and it says to not worry…such conflicting concepts.
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Yes, lots of biblical contradictions, Kelly. I’m of the “God helps those who help themselves” philosophy. And “love your neighbor” by protecting them by wearing a mask.
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