Today we start by discussing some of the problems with "Big Eva," the large industry at work within evangelicalism. While the people at the top of these institutions remain true to some biblical beliefs, like the biblical definition of gender, they have strayed into the trap of social justice on other issues like systemic racism. This was demonstrated after Francis Collins resigned from his position as head of the NIH. Although Collins identifies as a Christian, he oversaw horrific experiments involving stem cells from babies from terminated pregnancies, something no Christian should support. Despite this, many figures in Big Eva praised Collins and his work, including David French, Tim Keller, and Russell Moore. Then, we talk about a new article from John Piper about vaccines. Piper eventually comes to the correct conclusion that the COVID vaccine is a matter of Christian liberty, but along the way he seems to reveal his true thoughts that everyone should be vaccinated.
Timestamps:
(0:00) introduction
(3:00) responding to Big Eva, plus Tim Keller, Russell Moore's praise for Francis Collins after it was announced he's stepping down from his role as NIH Director
(43:21) responding to John Piper's recent article about vaccines & vaccine mandates
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Show Links:
The Federalist: "University of Pittsburgh Uses Taxpayer-Funded Aborted Babies for Medical Research" https://bit.ly/2XpO16y
The Federalist: "NIH Director Francis Collins Isn't a National Treasure, He's a National Disgrace" https://bit.ly/3jjRpaO
Science.org: "For a Decade, Francis Collins Has Shielded NIH — While Making Waves of His Own" https://bit.ly/3m3cUid
Desiring God: "A Reason to be Vaccinated: Freedom" https://bit.ly/3vu0hji
Desiring God: "Can I Take a Vaccine Made from Aborted Babies?" https://bit.ly/3jgGOOa
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Previous Episode Mentioned:
Ep 507: Our Real Enemy, Our True Family & Our Ultimate Goal https://apple.co/3n6e4J2
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