Covid-19 has put public health into practical terms for us today.
Similar to when public health advocates for vaccines, the current message of practicing physical distancing is about asking people to do something that will help not only themselves but others as well. Especially those who are most vulnerable.
People everywhere are being asked to think of their communities above themselves and stay home and limit contact with others.
It’s uncomfortable and not always pleasant.
It means giving up what we want in service to others. And it is an opportunity for Christians to live out the 2nd commandment Jesus gave to love our neighbors as ourselves.
My hope is that after Covid-19 is over, we will not forget this opportunity we had to live out our collective responsibility to protect and look after others.
Hopefully we will carry on being advocates for equity, we will think of others' needs above our own, and we will continue caring for the most vulnerable among us.
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