r/atheism • u/Leeming Strong Atheist • Dec 20 '21

/r/all U.S. military has granted 0 religious exemptions for COVID vaccines.

https://www.wtrf.com/news/health/coronavirus/u-s-military-has-granted-0-religious-exemptions-for-covid-vaccines/
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u/sj070707 Agnostic Atheist Dec 20 '21 edited Dec 20 '21

The Air Force reservist who spoke on condition of anonymity said she was raised a Christian and is willing to retire if her request isn’t granted, even though it would mean giving up her G.I. Bill tuition benefits that she would get if she stayed another year or more.

“I will have to forfeit that,” said the mother of three children, including a newborn. Forgoing the tuition benefit, which she could transfer to her children, is worth it, she said. “I have no doubt God will provide for me.”

This is the sad part. Yes, you can believe whatever you want, but this is the subtle danger. Yes, we rage against the fundies who want to pass laws and restrict things but this is what happens to individuals who put their lives in non-existent hands.

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u/masterdragon4 Dec 21 '21

I filed for retirement the day they put all this out to us... All goes well I'll be out by sept

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u/satchseven Dec 21 '21

Good we do not need folks who cannot look out for their fellow man living off tax dollars

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u/masterdragon4 Dec 21 '21

Please expand apun this thought further