Several religions like The Christian Church of Science believe in healing through prayer and that vaccines interrupt their body’s connection to God. The First Amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Some Christian Scientists consider vaccinations against their religion because founder Mary Baker Eddy stated that the "calm, Christian state of mind is a better preventative of contagion than a drug, or than any other possible sanative method… the ‘perfect Love’ that ‘casteth out fear’ is a sure defense." Another church called The Universal Family Church believe that parents should decide if their children are to be vaccinated and that "God intends the health decisions of individuals should… be honored by all
Several religions like The Christian Church of Science believe in healing through prayer and that vaccines interrupt their body’s connection to God. The First Amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Some Christian Scientists consider vaccinations against their religion because founder Mary Baker Eddy stated that the "calm, Christian state of mind is a better preventative of contagion than a drug, or than any other possible sanative method… the ‘perfect Love’ that ‘casteth out fear’ is a sure defense." Another church called The Universal Family Church believe that parents should decide if their children are to be vaccinated and that "God intends the health decisions of individuals should… be honored by all