Freedumb! Former Church Member Confirms Eagle Mountain Specifically Advised Against Vaccines
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During an August 2010 broadcast, Copeland expressed shock at the number of vaccinations recommended for his great-grandchild. I got to looking into that and some of it is criminal. ... Youre not putting what is it hepatitis B in an infant! Thats crazy. That is a shot for a sexually transmitted disease. What? In a baby? he said. You dont take the word of the guy thats trying to give the shot about whats good and what isnt. You better go read the can or read the thing find out whats going on there and get the information on there because Im telling you, its very dangerous the things that are happening around us all the time.
His wife, Gloria, also bragged during a conference that she and her husband dont need prescription drugs, saying the Lord heals all diseases. Robert Hayes, risk manager for the ministries, denied that the churchs teachings ever have advised against immunizations and noted the facility includes a medical clinic staffed with a doctor.
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In a sermon posted online following the outbreak, Copelands daughter, the Rev. Terri Pearsons, who is a senior pastor at Eagle Mountain along with her husband, encouraged those who hadnt been vaccinated to have it done, but added that if youve got this covered in your household by faith and it crosses your heart of faith, then dont go do it.
In a statement denying she opposes vaccinations, she added the concerns they had had were primarily with very young children who have a family history of autism and with bundling too many immunizations at one time.
Ed. - emphasis added.
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http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/features/religion/measles-puts-church-under-scrutiny-2152157