the trifecta of of holy water, frankincense, and myrrh

I do NOT engage in political discussions on this blog. BUT, I am going to have to respectfully insist that those responsible for overturning the Kansas governor's ban on gatherings of larger than 10, on the basis that it is a violation of religious freedom, please instead go to church - instead of coming to the hospital if they become ill. 

Those of us on the front lines of the pandemic, who have witnessed the death of individuals whose illness can be traced directly to contact from a church gathering, can not understand the logic behind politics as usual. Not in the face of science and the evidence that social distancing will help decrease illness and death.

While I can not enforce it, I would like to absolutely insist that those individuals who insist on attending services and not following social distancing guidelines, who subsequently become sick and infect countless others, shelter at home and utilize the trifecta of holy water, frankincense, and myrrh and forgo standard treatment with hospitalization, oxygen, and perhaps an opioid.

If this seems harsh, and I realize it does, please imagine your sister, brother, spouse, or child as one of the ICU providers I witnessed this week working tirelessly, at tremendous risk to themselves, to resuscitate a patient who ultimately died.   

Thanks for allowing me to rant. Just a bit. 

P.S.  in case you hadn't heard what our legislators have been up to - read about it here.

P.P.S.  I also want to say that the vast majority of religious organizations in this area, have already cancelled services voluntarily.

Comments

[Jennifer Pfanmiller]

Amen.

[Michelle Weatherson]

Here,here!

[Becky H]

Again, Amen. And thank you and your fellow healthcare providers for your selfless and tireless service. Many of us will be worshiping from home and offering prayers for your courage and strength and prayers for wisdom for those who clearly need it.

[Susan Bjerke]

The best! Thanks so much for writing it out loud. There are some amazingly silly, nay, stupid folks out there.

[jacki long]

Agree, totally.

[Leslie]

With you 100%. People who willfully do the wrong thing but then expect to be bailed out of the consequences are selfish and grossly inconsiderate.

[Josie]

Sending love and gratitude to you and your fellow professionals. I can’t imagine what people are thinking,

[Debbie]

I absolutely agree with you! If people choose to attend services during this time, they should self quarantine & use thoughts & prayers.
Thank you for what you and your fellow healthcare providers are doing.

[Emie]

AMEN.

[Chris oliveira]

Amen!

[Linda Watson]

Yes.

[Debbie]

Beautifully written. The lack of common sense and concern for others astounds me.

[Anita]

So grateful for your response to this. I saw this problem on national news and my heart broke for all of you in Kansas who work so hard to do the right thing.It is one thing to risk your own health and safety for others but when politicians choose ignorance and greed over saving lives, something is profoundly wrong with them. And it makes all your jobs that much more difficult Your work and your VOICE are so desperately needed. Thank you, Carol.

[Sharron Carleton]

Rant on sister, this is shameful legislation...

[Chrissy]

Keep ranting, Carol. You, more than most, are in a position to say what you see.

[Vicki in Michigan]

With you all the way. If they want religion over science, let them keep to that path and not endanger others.