On March 2, 2015, the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church issued an official statement on vaccination. In unison with many orthodox medical voices, this statement encourages participation in mandatory vaccination while claiming there is no faith-based reason for its members to disapprove.
For many in the church, this represents the inevitable result of medical and theological progress. However, other members with legitimate concerns and faith-based objections are left without a voice by such a statement. Many who love God and desire to keep His commandments do not share the same view as those in leadership over this matter.
This book explores biblical revelation, observing how diseases were prevented and treated to see if the Bible supports the practice of vaccination. Next, it examines how Ellen G. White encountered infectious diseases, as well as the claims of those who believe she supported vaccination. Then, it analyzes Adventist history, where it tracks both the rejection and acceptance of compulsory vaccination. Finally, this book reviews lesser-known and frequently ignored facts from science and medicine, challenging the narrative of vaccine safety and efficacy.
Regardless of the position one holds about this controversial topic, Christians should value liberty of conscience and be noble-minded enough to see if these things are so.
Timothy R. Perenich is a licensed chiropractor in the state of Florida. He has a B.S. in Psychology. After graduation, he worked at a law firm doing research. His investigations into law and mainstream medical literature revealed the deadly nature of drugs and medical procedures. Simultaneously, he was reading the Story of Our Health Message by D. E. Robinson. This history impressed upon him how simple means like water, herbs, nutrition, and exercise were effective alternatives to drugs and surgery. Rather than attending law school, he obtained a B.A. in Theology from Southwestern Adventist University. He also earned an M.A. in Church History from Andrews Theological Seminary.
While at Andrews, he became convicted of the need to obtain professional training in drugless healing, leading him to his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Perenich gives lectures on nutrition, herbs, exercise, and psychiatry. He also has published articles in chiropractic trade journals. Not neglecting the ministry, Dr. Perenich continues to labor with his local church, teaching prophecy and natural remedies.
Michael J. Farris is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition. He is a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist and licensed to practice dietetics and nutrition in the state of Florida. In addition to his clinical studies, he possesses B.A. degrees in History and Theology, as well as an M.A. in History. His interest in natural healing coincides with his conversion as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian. It was in the church that he was first exposed to simple methods of healing through hydrotherapy, herbs, and diet. He believes in the gospel of health as revealed in Scripture, with its accompanying principles of self-denial and reformation in regard to those things that are harmful to the body. This mindset led him to question vaccination and the overall influence of drugs and the pharmaceutical industry within healthcare.
As a clinician, Dr. Farris completed a residency at a functional medicine and primary care practice, where he integrated nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for patients presenting with polypharmacy and a wide range of conditions. He saw how diet and lifestyle are not only foundational in restoring health but also for helping providers reduce or eliminate the use of medication. Dr. Farris recognizes the importance of clinical nutrition in healthcare for chronic disease prevention and for improving quality of life.
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Below is an interview with Dr. Perenich regarding the recent measles “outbreak.”
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