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I spend very little time researching things I consider to be "alt-right" conspiracy theories, but when I hear someone connect religion and their religious beliefs with something as simple as wearing a mask to help prevent the spread of a deadly virus, I simply can't ignore it. I think it's vitally important for all Americans to be aware of just how radical some Christians and "alt-right" people are, because it's their radical beliefs that help drive our overall political discourse, the ongoing war on truth, and the outcomes of elections.

It's absolutely ludicrous and dangerous, to say and believe that you shouldn't wear a mask because it's essentially against God's will and that you should instead trust God and have faith in God. Regardless of your religious and political views, you really need to stop and think about what Lorraine is saying.

This reminds me of one of those TV series or movies where there is a married couple who is completely torn and in sheer agony because a doctor has told them their child needs a blood transfusion or some other medical procedure in order to survive, but that transfusion or procedure goes against the couple's religious beliefs. Now, in that case no other people stand to get sick or possibly die, so if the couple feels that strongly, OK, even though I disagree with it, since no other people will be affected physically it's their decision. But with the pandemic it's a whole different scenario because MILLIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE AT RISK.

How "Christian" is it to say that people shouldn't be wearing masks when the health and well-being of so many other people are at stake? I thought that Christians are supposed to care about other people just a much as they care about themselves. Isn't that what's taught in The Bible? I mean, Lorraine really needs to "get a clue" here. She is obviously so wrapped up and "gung-ho" about her own spiritual beliefs that she's willing to put all reason, science, and common sense aside. THESE are the kinds of ideas, beliefs, and "zealots" that all of us need to be concerned about.

Fear exists for a good reason, and there are times when we as humans should heed it's warning. But with masks, it's really more about respect than fear. It's about acknowledging and respecting the fact that the coronavirus has the potential to kill. Yes, there is an element of fear surrounding wearing a mask, but the bigger part of it is about respect and care for everyone else around you, and for the "greater good" of humanity. To say that a mask is a "symbol of fear" is not reasonable, realistic, or accurate - it's just a label that, apparently, fits into Lorraine's religious belief system.

Quite honestly, I am beyond flabergasted that anyone could say what Lorraine is saying, regardless of their religious beliefs. By Lorraine's logic, I guess there is no need for doctors and nurses to wear masks in an operating room in a hospital because it's all up to God anyway so why bother with masks.

I don't know about you, but I think the saying "God helps those that help themselves" is a much more rational and realistic belief system.

And again, this is about protecting OTHER PEOPLE. That's the main reason people should be wearing masks. And if we all do it, then we will all be protected, as much as possible, until the spread of the virus is very low and we have a safe and effective vaccine. And even if a person chooses not to get vaccinated, hopefully enough people will, and we will eventually reach herd immunity.

Rereading Lorraine's comment about the "Marxist globalist Satanists" - good grief, all I can do is shake my head in disbelief. Even if her conspiracy theory about globalists and their grand plan to rule the world has some truth in it, to label them "Satanists" is beyond ludicrous, it's insane. Just because someone doesn't share your religious or political beliefs doesn't, by default, make them a Satanist.

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No, we are not "all thinking" that "the Left" intentionally infected Trump with the coroanvirus. This is just another ridiculous right-wing conspiracy theory.

It's pathetic that people like Lorraine continue to spew false information like this. It only helps to further the divide.