Why has mask wearing become a contentious religious issue when it’s just common sense?

Like this post I read on social media yesterday:

“Christians who gather without a face mask are obviously placing all their trust and faith in the Lord Jesus...which Satan doesn't want to see take place, hence persecution. The Word of God warns us of this. Are we still willing to be brave enough to not wear them?”

Why is basic public safety a spiritual issue?

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Ynotisay · M Best Comment

It's the same reason why it's a political issue. People who have a propensity towards fear latch on to all kinds of nonsense to assuage that fear. But you can see how it works in the example you shared. "Brave enough to not wear them." That's what they tell themselves so they don't have to face the reality. From the political side, one of the big one's is "freedom." It's the actions of the cowardly and selfish.

walabby · 61-69, M

@Ynotisay Stupid enough not to wear them, it seems... and they want freedom to infect as many people as they like!

Ynotisay · M

@walabby Their take on 'freedom' is pretty interesting, huh? They have the freedom to not wear masks which means the rest of us don't have the freedom to get back to normalcy faster. Seems like it's a one way street when it comes to 'freedom.'

walabby · 61-69, M

@Ynotisay Seems like it. The "Freedom" coin does have two sides...