I’m deeply concerned that many people are misinterpreting the core of Elder Bednar’s message (“Latter-day Saint apostle says pandemic is a ‘wake-up call’ about the fragility of religious freedom” June 17). While he’s clearly focused on combating political systems, processes and priorities that have failed to protect the interests of religious freedom — individuals taking those quotes out of context will see him as combating the laws and regulations themselves, which he is absolutely not doing. With the second wave of COVID-19 outbreaks starting to afflict the nation, following the scientifically backed regulations and guidance of health officials has never been more important.
Patrick Johnson
Atlanta, Georgia