Does vaccination fit in God’s providence? Three Dutch pastors give a different answer

02-07-2021

Christian Life

Bart van den Dikkenberg, RD

Does vaccination fit in God’s providence? Three Dutch pastors give a different answer

For Reformed pastors in the Netherlands, vaccination is not always easy. Some argue that a vaccine is an instrument of God’s fatherly care. Others would see it as conflicting with God’s providence. Three ministers explain their position: Rev. J. A. Weststrate, Rev. P. Mulder and Dr R. van Kooten.

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