But No One in the Bible Was Vaccinated

Doctors are warning that a major new measles epidemic may be on the horizon. Since January, 132 new cases have been reported. So far, no kids have died, though the disease can sometimes kill. That can happen if their illness develops into pneumonia or encephalitis. During a 1989-1991 outbreak, 55,000 children came down with measles, and 120 of them died.

In most cases, it appears that measles was contracted by unvaccinated kids traveling overseas. Then on their return, they pass it on to friends who also have not yet been vaccinated.

How is this possible? Aren't kids required to be vaccinated against measles? Well, technically yes. Kids are theoretically required to have their shots before starting school. However, every state in the country also grants exemptions on religious grounds.

Right. Who needs vaccines when the power of prayer can ward off germs?

Let's keep in mind that during the dark ages the church was all-powerful in Europe. Coincidentally, it was during the dark ages that the Black Death swept across Europe, killing as much as 60% of the population. Yet all the prayers in the world, in a society dominated by religious institutions, failed to prevent the epidemic.

Have we learned nothing during the last 700 years?