Friday, August 6, 2021

What does Wearing a Mask REALLY mean?


The resurgence of COVID-19 in the form of the Delta Variant means people are returning to mask wear, and vaccinations are ramping up.  But the anti-mask, anti-vaccine voice in American society is still loud.  

Vaccinated people can still contract the virus, and while this usually does not lead to hospitalization for them, the effects can still be staggering.  I know people who have COVID despite being fully vaccinated and are struggling physically and psychologically.

So what does wearing a mask, or not, REALLY mean? We can answer this by drawing on religious, patriotic, and ethical teachings.