It Could Happen Here Anti-Vax America: God’s Will
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Jun 18, 2025 In this discussion, Garrison Davis, a political and extremism writer from Cool Zone Media, dives into the troubling intersection of anti-vax beliefs and conservative Christianity. He shares the poignant story of a father's tragic loss within a West Texas Mennonite community, where faith dramatically shapes views on vaccination. The conversation explores how influential religious leaders like Kenneth Copeland have fueled these beliefs, intertwining faith with public health crises and the larger societal impact of vaccine hesitancy in various evangelical circles.
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Mennonite Father's Tragic Belief
- Peter, a Mennonite father in West Texas, accepted his child's death as God's will yet opposed vaccines.
- His family refuses to recommend vaccinations despite a fatal measles outbreak in their community.
Christianity Fuels Vaccine Hesitancy
- Conservative Christianity is strongly linked with anti-vaccination beliefs.
- Mennonite communities and mainstream evangelicals alike share vaccine hesitancy due to religious faith.
Garrison's Evangelical Upbringing
- Garrison Davis grew up in a non-denominational evangelical community transplanted from Texas to Canada.
- The community combined Texas Bible Belt fire and brimstone preaching with strict religious life influence.