San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
Vaccinations affect all
Archbishop, over objections, says what needs to be heard
Regarding “Pelosi hits back at faith, abortion” (Bay Area, Sept. 24): The Chronicle slams Catholic Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone for “speaking out not only against abortion but also against same-sex marriage and coronavirus restrictions on gathering for worship.” But an archbishop who speaks the truth is unpopular, especially in a city like San Francisco.
There is the notion among critics of the Christian faith that the church is still living in the first century and the time has come for it to distance itself from the past. The church has been wrong about abortion and marriage for 2,000 years, or so it is believed, and the Bible is irrelevant.
But suppose the critics are wrong. Suppose the Bible is not the myth it is purported to be, and there is such a thing as sin, hell and judgment. Then what?
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone (center) enters Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption to celebrate Easter Mass in April.
with all the horns blowing!
According to our interpretation of the Bacchus faith, intoxication is a state of grace, and we know therefore that we drive better when drunk. I understand that some might feel that driving while intoxicated (like refusing to be vaccinated), can potentially endanger others, but that’s not my concern.
My beliefs come first. I also understand that I will be expected to prove or demonstrate my devotion to this religion, and so I’m prepared to allow an examiner to view the copious contents of my wine cellar and liquor cabinet as evidence of our deeply held convictions in this matter.
Dear Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors: You’re on record of responding to a reporter’s question about your COVID vaccination status with a dismissive, “It’s none of your business.” Really? The car I drive is none of your or anyone else’s business. However, if I drive that car through your neighborhood and it has no brakes, profusely leaks gasoline or poses some other vehicular safety hazard, it’s very much your business — as it should be. I trust that simile isn’t lost on you, Mr. Wiggins. Please reconsider your position on vaccination — doing so is literally a matter of life and death.