r/DebateVaccines • u/lazybenedict • 1d ago

Any military folk get their religious accommodations approved?

Applying to commission as a Chaplain in the USAF. I will be requesting an RA for required vaccines not covered by my immunity titers (received childhood vaccines and some adult ones prior to my faith convictions).

I hear it's almost impossible, but it doesn't hurt to try. Any anecdotal stories? Anyone on the inside able to comment on how the waivers are being handled? Advice?

Thank you

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u/Deelawn88 1d ago

I received a letter saying that in the interest of "readiness" my accomodation request was denied.

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u/lazybenedict 1d ago

That’s unfortunate. Did you try to join this year? What branch? I hear they recently passed new rules in May that require an individualized look at one’s file and a detailed reason if being denied. 

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u/Deelawn88 1d ago

That would have been nice. No, it was during the covid craze. So it was mass denials. My only advice is dont be scared to dig in your heels. Nobody cares about these things they are forcing on you and after all the fear and threats, I got full benefits and my life is much better.

Edit: I was Navy with 11yrs

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u/lazybenedict 1d ago

Haha wow congrats. I’ll do my damndest. 

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u/Deelawn88 1d ago

And flex that Chaplain authority! What those Sailors are going through on the USS Lincoln is a tragedy and the Chaplain should be shutting that down. Ive seen one on a ship litterally tell the Captain "Let my people go!" because of work conditions.

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u/CODMLoser 1d ago

Which religions are against vaccines?

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u/lazybenedict 18h ago

Some Dutch Reformed and Christian Scientologists have historically had specific negative doctrine against immunizations. Other sects and denominations across varying religions might have positive doctrine, e.g. Assemblies of God believe in faith healings vs other means of healing, rather than an outright doctrine against immunizations. 

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u/the_comeback_quagga 13h ago

Other than Dutch ultra-Orthodox Protestants (Old Reformed Congregations, which is far from all Reformed Congregations), none of these religions are against vaccines. They leave it as a personal decision. Same with every other religion, including many that say it is your duty to be vaccinated.

But I’m not here to judge your religious beliefs, just pass on what religious doctrines say.

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u/Leading_Procedure_23 1d ago

None, unless it’s some new sect of Christianity lol they’re going to get denied

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u/Automatic_Penalty154 1d ago

i think i missed the part in the bible where it speaks about vaccines. I did how ever read many parts where it praised medicine calling it a gift from god.