As you probably know, it is decently popular in academia today for people to share their pronouns in their email signature (the place you declare your Party membership, as I think it was Colin Wright said recently). In fact it seems possible to me that my own institution will eventually mandate that everyone do this, and I’m not sure how I will respond if and when that happens - but I can tell you that I definitely won’t be participating unless I am compelled to do so.
"I would suggest to you (and I direct this message especially at Christian institutions that have the power to set their own policies on this matter), that distancing and mask requirements function in exactly the same way - just by participating in them, you are helping to preach a certain message, and requiring other participants to help preach the same message."
Exactly right. Personally, as Christians, I think we should refuse to do this.
"I would suggest to you (and I direct this message especially at Christian institutions that have the power to set their own policies on this matter), that distancing and mask requirements function in exactly the same way - just by participating in them, you are helping to preach a certain message, and requiring other participants to help preach the same message."
Exactly right. Personally, as Christians, I think we should refuse to do this.
Great article, David.