Christians can take the lead in safeguarding their communities against the spread of the coronavirus. Or they become entangled in the partisan politics that is complicating the US response to the pandemic. They can support the efforts of scientists to identify the origin of the virus and to develop effective vaccines and treatments for the disease. Or they can fall prey to conspiracy theorists and health quacks. The choice is theirs. These three articles caught my attention while I was searching the internet for articles for today's edition of Anglicans Ablaze. I hope that they provide you with food for thought as they did me.
Crushing Coronavirus Means ‘Breaking the Habits of a Lifetime.’ Behavior Scientists Have Some Tips
With no vaccine or medication to cope with the novel coronavirus, people around the world have sought—or been ordered to seek—protection by changing the way they act in ways large and small, from their washing hands more frequently to avoiding almost all physical contact. Now, government and industry leaders are turning to behavioral scientists for advice on how to persuade their citizens and workers to abide by such dramatic changes. Read More
The Pandemic Is Not a Natural Disaster
The coronavirus isn’t just a public-health crisis. It’s an ecological one. Read More
To Debunk Viral Conspiracies, First Build Trust
In video, Francis Collins addresses skepticism of the coronavirus' natural origins, which is higher among Christians. Read More
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