Michigan Catholic bishops are releasing a statement about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and the morality of receiving it.
Seven bishops from across the state say vaccines from Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca are morally problematic because they were developed using abortion-derived cell lines.
The bishops are encouraging individuals to only get this version of the vaccine if they have no other option and cannot choose.
The statement also says that individuals who choose to not get a vaccination are morally obligated to take measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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