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Act_of_Reparation

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10. It was NPR this afternoon

Tue Jul 23, 2013, 01:56 AM

Jul 2013

And, no, there is no "they can't do this or that". Because there's no central authority dictating orthopraxy, what people can or cannot do during Ramadan is largely dependent upon what their local clerics say. Children are being immunized in Yemen, regardless of the fast.

In the wider scope of things, there are some who are paranoid vaccines are a Western plot to kill Muslims... and there are also clerics who object to the administration of vaccines made from porcine gelatin, and that has very much to do with religion.

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Arctic Muslims risk health during Ramadan [View all] The Straight Story Jul 2013 OP

OMG! I never thought of that. cbayer Jul 2013 #1

They are allowed to not observe aspects of their religion Lordquinton Jul 2013 #2

And what if they were in space The Straight Story Jul 2013 #3

Good Thinking :) muxin Jul 2013 #5

That's true for other groups as well. cbayer Jul 2013 #4

Evolution in action. mr blur Jul 2013 #6

Not sure what you mean by that. cbayer Jul 2013 #7

Their ability to adapt largely depends on which clerics they consult Act_of_Reparation Jul 2013 #8

Say what? They can't take the vaccines during times that they are not required cbayer Jul 2013 #9

It was NPR this afternoon Act_of_Reparation Jul 2013 #10

You know, I just googled this and came up with zilch about kids not getting the cbayer Jul 2013 #11