He argues in favour of taking the Covid-19 vaccine, while warning that it shouldn't be compelled by either government or companies.
He went on to say that people who have "committed his or her life to the pro-life movement" could in conscience, refuse the vaccine, and that conscientious objection must be protected by law, if necessary.
Does this mean that Twomey would find it acceptable for frontline workers not to be vaccinated on 'conscientious grounds'?
Surely it's best we listen to the advice of experts, in this case Nphet, as to how we should protect ourselves against Covid-19.
To argue that front line workers can refuse the vaccination on "conscientious grounds" (and thus continue to put their clients in potential danger) is analogous to arguing that it's ok to drink and drive on some crazy kind of conscientious grounds.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if Fr Vincent Twomey is talking nonsense.
ReplyDeleteMichael
ReplyDeleteHow could you ever even think such a thing about this distinguished person who has been a member of Pope Emeritus's intimate circle (Schülerkreis).
I have a Google alert out on Vincent and the results never cease to entertain.
How can one avoid saying that the man brings moral theology into disrepute.
ReplyDeleteOne did.
ReplyDeleteBut there is nothing stopping me agreeing with you.