Que pensent les Témoins de Jéhovah des vaccins ?

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Résumé

  • Les Témoins de Jéhovah ne sont pas opposés à la vaccination ; c'est une décision personnelle fondée sur la conscience individuelle.
  • Leur point de vue sur les vaccins a évolué, une position historique contre la vaccination ayant changé en 1952 pour l'autoriser en tant que choix personnel.
  • Les décisions en matière de vaccination prennent en compte les principes bibliques, notamment la responsabilité personnelle et la valorisation de la vie, mais ne font l'objet d'aucune interdiction scripturale directe.
  • Pendant la COVID-19, ils ont encouragé la vaccination et la coopération avec les directives sanitaires, renforçant leur position selon laquelle la vaccination est un choix personnel.

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