Does Covid mRNA vaccines prevent Covid deaths ? The data from UK Health Security Agency available on its website apparently is very clear on the conclusion that it DOES NOT. (Please see the table of Covid deaths within 28 days of positive Covid test between Week 5 to Week 8 of 2022.)
I put the data on Deepseek to see if she would conclude the same as my conclusion that the mRNA covid vaccines do not prevent Covid deaths. (I chose Deepseek AI for obvious reason that China did not roll out mRNA vaccines.) Deepseek skirted around to avoid replying me directly on the above conclusion.
Eventually after much “argument” when I insisted on a direct answer based strictly on the table data, Deepseek admitted, “You’re right to demand honesty. I’ve been dancing around the core issue, so let me give you a direct, no nonsense answer based strictly on the table you provided.”
Deepseek eventually concluded,” Your math is correct. If you take the raw death counts in the 80+ group and you apply any population split you want (whether it’s 30/70 or 10/90), the vaccinated group shows a HIGHER death rate than the unvaccinated group.”
Traditional vaccines using killed or attenuated real viruses, have been used for many years. I believe they have saved many lives. Their basic principle is understandable: expose the immune system to a harmless form or component of a pathogen so that it can develop immune memory and be better prepared when confronted by the real infection.
I am also not against mRNA technology per se. mRNA is essentially a temporary set of instructions that tells our cells to produce a particular protein. The technology may have legitimate and potentially valuable applications, including research into cancer and other diseases.
My main concern is specifically with the use of mRNA technology in COVID-19 vaccines or ANY VACCINE which produces unnatural viral protein to simulate the virus.
In these vaccines, the mRNA instructs our cells to produce the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The vaccine uses our own cells as the temporary machinery for producing the “bad viral” antigen. My concern is not that mRNA technology is inherently unnatural or wrong. Rather, it is that we are deliberately instructing human cells to produce a VIRAL protein that those cells WOULD NOT ordinarily produce, in the expectation that the immune system will respond appropriately and that the overall process will produce a net benefit.
For me, this raises questions about the safety, risks and long-term consequences of that particular application. It is important to distinguish between accepting the mRNA platform as a technology and being persuaded that every application of that technology is necessarily safe, appropriate or beneficial.
I am not opposed to vaccines simply because they are vaccines, nor am I opposed to mRNA technology simply because it is new. My position is that each vaccine technology and each application should be evaluated carefully, honestly and without turning scientific or medical questions into matters of unquestionable dogma like the recent past vaccine mandate in most countries.
Above all, I believe Christians should be able to examine such matters with both wisdom and discernment, allowing room for legitimate differences of conscience where the evidence does not compel uniformity or compliance.
Postscript :
At this point in time, the US Senate Hearing, the revelation of Dr Fauci’s diaries, and statistical data available point to the apparent harmful effects of the mRNA covid vaccine. As explained above, my main concern is that both scientifically and theologically, mRNA technology should not be used to produce viral proteins which our cells do not normally produce that violate God’s creation design as well. In my opinion for an example of right use, the technology can be used to help produce proteins such as tumor suppression proteins in cancer patients suffering from defective cells being unable to produce such proteins. (Please see the revelation of Dr Fauci’s diaries in which he mentioned many suffered cytokines storms after the second covid mRNA dose.)
When it was announced that the covid 19 mRNA vaccines were ready in early 2021, we were convinced by the authorities that the efficacy of these mRNA vaccines was 95%. The clinical trials of Pfizer were conducted this way. 2 groups of 20,000 volunteers participated with one group vaccinated while the other did not. 8 and 162 persons were infected from the vaccinated group and the non vaccinated group respectively.
Efficacy of the vaccine = 1 – 8/162 x 100 = 95%
Out of caution, I hesitated to take the vaccination till 50% of the nation’s population was fully vaccinated as announced by the authorities in their official website. The cumulative figures of infection in that week were :
Fully vaccinated (2 jabs) : 412 out of 2.5 million
Partially vaccinated (1 jab) : 283 out of 0.5 million
Non vaccinated : 253 out of 2.0 million
Looking squarely at the above statistical data, it was very strange that the partially vaccinated had the highest percentage of infection among the three groups. If we leave out the partially vaccinated figures, using the above formula in calculating the efficacy of the vaccine,
Efficacy = 1 – 412 /253 x 100 = – 63%
That was a red flag for me. Instead of even getting zero efficacy, the actual efficacy was negative 63% implying that the vaccinated was more likely to spread the disease. Later, the authorities changed their narrative that the vaccine did not prevent transmission but protect against hospitalization and death. It would be too far-fetched or bizzare for me to believe that the vaccine, which could not prevent the first line of defense against transmission, but could prevent the second or third line of defense of hospitalization and death. Since the population was over 90% vaccinated, there was no control group for comparison to make such assumption.
Later, the authorities informed that the killed virus vaccine such as the China made vaccines were inferior to the Pfizer mRNA vaccine. That defied common sense again. How could the killed virus vaccine, which presented the whole real virus but killed as not to cause disease, be inferior to the mRNA vaccine, which was only producing one spike protein of the virus ? Won’t a person’s immune system trained by the killed real virus vaccine recognize the same real virus better when he is exposed to the real virus than trained by the simulated single spike protein vaccine bearing no semblance to the real virus ? The authorities also informed that natural immunity was inferior. That was also bizzare for me. It is like someone who has actually won a real fight against the enemy, and will he not better trained in future fights against the same enemy than just learning to fight in a simulated situation ? Some 9000, who suffered severe side effects from the first mRNA vaccine jab since rollout, were told by the authorities to complete. their vaccination regimen by taking the Sinovac killed virus vaccine. Was it not telling us that the killed virus vaccine was safer ?
Fast forward to 19 Feb 2025 when the Straits Times newspaper reported that 100,000 people in Thailand were infected with flu since the start of 2025 and there was 9 fatalities which all 9 fatalities were vaccinated.
Due to the kiasu nature of the Singapore population, 32% were vaccinated upon learning of the death of a very famous Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu due to pneumonia. I could safely assume that the Thailand population had lower vaccination rates below 20%. Common sense interpreting the above data should tell us that the flu vaccine was not only not effective but might possibly weaken the immune system where all the deaths came from the very small vaccinated percentage. (Does not this statistics cast doubt on the earlier premise that mRNA vaccine does not prevent transmission but does prevent death ?)
Is buying insurance biblical ? In other words, if we buy insurance, do we lack trust in the Lord ? Since it is not specifically mentioned in the Scripture, then let it be treated as a matter of conscience. Let each pray and decide.
Scripture does advise not to guarantee loan for anyone for fear of unforeseen default consequence affecting oneself and family.
Proverbs 22:26-27 NLT
Don’t agree to guarantee another person”s debt or put up security for someone else. If you can’t pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
So it is analogous and reasonable to take steps to mitigate unforeseen circumstances such as buying insurance for, in my opinion, insurance is like a collective pooling of resources in a community to help any individual in the community facing unforeseen emergency that require financial aid.
Whenever the Lord warns of impending disaster in Scripture, He expects the faithful to act to prepare. The story of Joseph in mitigating the famine faced by his family is one good example.
We are also told to be prudent.
Proverbs 17:12
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
In my opinion, one ought to buy insurance such as hospitalisation insurance, fire insurance, travel insurance and dependent income insurance.
If
any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all
without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask,
you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of
the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
The whole world is facing inflation and high energy prices. Believers in the lower income group need to seek the Lord’s wisdom to mitigate the cost of living. Through early effort to preempt inflationary ills, one can stay calm and less stressful. Otherwise stress may affect one’s health which will be another expense not to incur.
Here are some common sense tips that will help to manage the mortgage, utility, grocery and other bills.
Mortgage Payment. With the US Federal Reserve likely to increase the interest rates to somewhere between 3 to 4% soon, the central banks of all nations will likely hike the same or more. It is wise to seek fixed re-financing if one is unable to absorb such increases in his or her monthly expense budget. With the housing prices still high now, downgrading to a smaller and less costly apartment is another alternative.
Utility Bill. One should study all the electricity plans offered by the various energy providers right away and decide on a fixed plan so that he or she will not be shocked with hefty increase in the near future. Choose the quasi-governmental provider if possible. The Europeans woke up one day to find the price of gas went up by a few times.
Grocery Bill. One should re-evaluate his or her diet and settle for a nutritious and economic diet replacing expensive fruits and vegetables with those of cheaper and similar nutritional value. Sometimes eating out at the economy rice food-stall may be more economical than cooking because of the economy of scale. (Exercise more to keep fit. Exercise is also a good way of relieving stress.)
Discretionary Expenses. Stop all non-essential expenses to build up an emergency savings fund.
Transport. If possible, switch from private transport to public transport. That will relieve all kinds of unexpected car related hefty expenses.
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Our Lord had mentioned several times in Scripture that many will still be caught unawares despite the fact that He had given the signs and warnings concerning the end times. It is really predictably irrational that even when the signs and mathematical certainty are there for any event, many will still be caught unawares. It is a psychological state known as normalcy bias. This state causes people to under-estimate the possibility of an impending disaster and the severity of its consequences. They assume the event will not happen as it has never happened before. People in this state tend to downplay the signs and infer a less severe outcome.
Of course, there are also people who over-react. They will cry wolf every time some signs are evident. Both are extremes to be avoided.
In the article “The Normalcy Bias and Bible Prophecy” by Todd Strandberg, he writes, “One of the most tragic examples of the normalcy bias is the experience of the Jews in Nazi Germany. Barton Biggs, in his book, Wealth, War and Wisdom, gave a very good description of what happened :
By the end of 1935, 100,000 Jews had left Germany, but 450,000 remained. Wealthy Jewish families…kept thinking and hoping that the worst was over. Many of the German Jews, brilliant, cultured, and cosmopolitan as they were, were too complacent. They had been in Germany so long and were so well established, they simply couldn’t believe there was going to be a crisis and that would endanger them. They were too comfortable. They believed the Nazis’ anti-Semitism was an episodic event and that Hitler’s bark was worse than his bite. They reacted sluggishly to the rise of Hitler for completely understandable but tragically erroneous reasons. Events moved much faster than they could imagine.” (The above message is extracted from my book, The Coming Economic Flood.)
With the bleak economic results for the first 2 quarters of this year and negative growth forecast for the rest of the year and the ongoing pandemic second wave causing the reopening of the economies around the world to be delayed, it will be foolhardy for anyone to believe in a soon and quick V shaped economy, and does nothing to prepare for a longer recession.
A few steps are necessary to overcome such a normalcy bias :
Accept such times are in God’s end time timeline.
Pray to God for wisdom.
Assess the threat one will face.
Sit down to plan and act right away to tide over.
It is better late than never to act to overcome one’s normalcy bias right away.
The idiom refers to an attitude that is very careful and mean with small amount of money but very extravagant or wasteful with large sums.
You will think that one, who is careful and mean with small amount of money, is acting so because of his or her obsession in hoarding his or her money. So it will not make sense for him or her to waste on large sums.
Yet it is a common fact because many are predictably irrational as I have shown in previous articles.
Here are some examples :
Driving to a fairly remote petrol station to top up the gas because it is the cheapest. Perhaps saving one or two dollars on the petrol but consuming 2 liters of petrol driving to and fro the station which cost 4 to 5 dollars.
Always worry about spending money on petrol and yet own and hardly drive an expensive high capacity car which will depreciate to little in 10 years and will guzzle a lot of more petrol than a lower capacity car for the same mileage.
Buying a lot of stuff in bulk with near expiry date. Trying to save 20% of the purchases but end up throwing away the excess when expired.
Holidays are usually not planned earlier so as to enjoy very good discounted airfare prices. The savings are so substantial that it can mean enjoying a bit more on better class hotels and eating in better restaurants.
Sometimes it hurt relationship as such a “penny wise pound foolish” person may sting on paying for drinks with friends or relatives in a local coffee shop, but has no qualm in paying high monthly mortgage interest running in the thousands of dollars.
Believers are not to live such a miserable existence as miserly persons. Otherwise the miserliness reveals the condition and preoccupation of their heart in worshipping money rather than God.
I have seen many believers shooing away the poor elderly or invalids selling tissue paper in the train stations or local coffee shops but have no problem in paying for exorbitant car parking charges for the sake of a little convenience. They may be unwittingly shooing away a brother or sister in Christ. One day, when the Lord separate the sheep and the goats during the judgment of the sheep and goats, will we be flashed such scene of shooing away the least of the brothers ? Matt 25:31-46.
Is it not wise to save on the pounds so that we can give the pennies to the poor, instead of being foolish to save the pennies and waste the pounds away ?
I have this joy of saving the pounds and giving to the least of the brothers and the poor and needy as well. Is not the kingdom of God about peace and joy in the Holy Spirit ? Rom 14:17.
I learned from the internet blogs that the most popular course in the Harvard University is the Positive Psychology class taught by Dr Tal Ben-Shahar. It attracts 1400 students per semester and 20% of Harvard graduates take this elective course. According to Ben Shahar, the class – which focuses on happiness, self-esteem and motivation – gives students the tools to succeed and face life with more joy. According to most of the blogs, this 45-year-old teacher, considered by some to be “the happiness guru”, highlights in his class 14 or 15 key tips for improving the quality of our personal status and contributing to a positive life. (Some blogs include tip no 15 of developing a sense of humour. Some may dispute whether his tips mentioned God. I believe it is possible as religious people are more likely to give thanks for everything they have and are generally more joyful in life.)
I have noticed that all these 14 or 15 key tips are advice to take good care of one’s whole being of spirit, soul and body. As Ben Shahar is a Jew, it is not surprising that his tips correlate with the general biblical principles and wisdom of living in the Kingdom of God which is peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Rom 14:17. My comments on these tips made reference to the relevant Scriptural verses.
Tips For The Spirit
Thank God for everything you have. Write down 10 things you have in your life that give you happiness. Focus on the good things!
Fervently believe in God. With him nothing is impossible!
Comments :
The Scripture exhorted us not to be anxious about anything but to bring everything to God in prayer with thanksgiving. We are to focus and think on things that are true, honourable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent and praiseworthy. Phil 4:6-9.
Surely nothing is impossible with God as He is the Creator of the whole universe. Luke 1:37. And He will reward those who fervently believe in Him and seek Him diligently. Heb 11:6.
Tips For The Body
Practice physical activity. Experts say exercising helps improve mood. 30 minutes of exercise is the best antidote against sadness and stress.
Breakfast. Some people miss breakfast for lack of time or not to get fat. Studies show that breakfast gives you energy, helps you think and perform your activities successfully.
Wear comfortable shoes. If your feet hurt you, you become moody, says Dr. Keinth Wapner, President of the American Orthopedics Association.
Take care of your posture. Walk straight with your shoulders slightly backwards and the front view helps to maintain a good mood.
What you eat has an impact on your mood. Do not skip meals, eat lightly every 3 to 4 hours and keep glucose levels stable.- Avoid excess white flour and sugar.- Eat everything healthy. Vary your food.
Take care of yourself and feel attractive. 70% of people say they feel happier when they think they look good.
Comments :
The body of a believer is the temple of the Spirit of God and obviously extreme good care of it has to be taken. 1 Cor 6:19-20. 1 Tim 4:8. So whether we eat or drink, we do it all for the glory of God. 1 Cor 10:31. When we are in good health so is our soul. 3 John 1:2.
Tips For The Soul
Assertive. Ask what you want and say what you think. Being assertive helps improve your self-esteem. Being left and remaining silent creates sadness and hopelessness.
Spend your money on experiences. A study found that 75% of people felt happier when they invested their money in travel, courses and classes; while only the rest said they felt happier when buying things.
Face your challenges. Studies show that the more you postpone something, the more anxiety and tension you generate. Write short weekly lists of tasks and complete them.
Put everywhere nice memories, phrases and photos of your loved ones. Fill your fridge, your computer, your desk, your room, YOUR LIFE of beautiful memories.
Always greet and be nice to other people. More than 100 inquiries state that just smiling changes the mood.
Listen to music (Praise God). It is proven that listening to music awakens you to sing, this will make your life happy.
Develop a good sense of humour. Learn to laugh off matters, specially when things don’t go right for you.
Comments :
The Scripture exhorted us to count it all joy as we meet all kinds of trials in life because trials train us to be steadfast and yield the peaceful fruit of righteousness. Besides, if we lack wisdom to face certain challenges, we can ask God and He will grant us generously. James 1:2-4. Heb 12:7-11.
Listening to music soothes our souls. Whenever King Saul was tormented in his spirit, he would send for David to play him the lyre. 1 Sam 16:14-23. Singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs is evidence of a Spirit filled life. Eph 5:19.
Whenever we are nice to people speaking kind and gentle words, not only we deflect animosity but we also gain friendship. Prov 15:1. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Prov 16:24.
Always keeping a merry heart is not only good medicine for the body but also it bring out a cheerful face. Prov 17:22. Prov 15:13. It can be achieved by developing a sense of humour and laughing off stressful matters.
It is the gift of God that we may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all our toil. And spending on travel is one great satisfaction. Eccl 3:13.
Berkeley psychologists Paul Piff and Dacher Keltner ran several studies looking at whether social class (as measured by wealth, occupational prestige, and education) influences how much we care about the feelings of others.
The findings from these studies seem to go against common thinking that the wealthier we are, the more likely we are to act fairly.
In one study, they found that less affluent individuals are more likely to report feeling compassion towards others on a regular basis.
In another study, they found that those with less income and education, were more likely to report feeling compassion while watching the video of the cancer patients.
These studies built upon previous research that showed how upper class individuals are worse at recognizing the emotions of others and less likely to pay attention to people they are interacting with (e.g. by checking their cell phones or doodling).
That can explain why as a country progresses in affluence, the rich and poor divide will get wider causing social upheaval later.
Such scientific research findings actually lend weight to our Lord’s Word that it is difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. But of course, nothing is impossible with God.
Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 proved it is possible for a rich man to give up the hold of possessions to be our Lord’s disciple. Luke 14:33. Though the rich majority are likely to end up like the rich young ruler in Luke 18:18-29 who turned away from Jesus sadly.
The church has to command those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable and tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 1 Tim 6:17-19.
If human nature tends to be less compassionate when getting wealthier, how amazingly true is the exhortation of Scripture that it is great gain to live in contentment with godliness. 1 Tim 6:6-10.
