Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions
Florida Catholic bishops have rejected a demand from the state's Attorney General to grant religious exemptions for school vaccinations. The bishops clarified that the church supports vaccination and does not recognize theological objections, rebuking the AG's attempt to link state funding to his personal interpretation of Catholic doctrine.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the intersection of state politics, religious institutional autonomy, and public health policy.
Schooled Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions The bishops’ snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.
While the headline uses strong language ('slap down'), the body text provides a balanced account of the dispute between the AG and the bishops.
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