The Blame Game: Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Religious Context

Authors

  • Jose Zarazua

Abstract

The global COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about responsibility and blame in various religious contexts. This article explores the arguments made by some religious individuals who point fingers at different groups and forces of nature for the outbreak. The paper delves into the theological and philosophical debates surrounding the problem of evil, examining how it relates to COVID-19's attribution. Religious figures have blamed the LGBTQIA+ community, nature, and humanity as a whole for the pandemic's cause. By analyzing these arguments, the study concludes that the blame lies within the collective actions of humanity rather than being a direct judgment from God. The paper provides insights into the complexity of attributing blame and highlights the importance of understanding the deeper implications of such narratives during a global health crisis.

Author Biography

Jose Zarazua

Jose Zarazua is a senior undergraduate student at Rutgers University-Camden, where he is double majoring in political science and philosophy and minoring in legal studies, international politics, and religion. He is currently serving their second term as President of the Political Science Society and were elected as the first President of the BETA MU Chapter of the Tri-Alpha Honor Society, an Honor Society for First Generation Students. Zarazua serves also as Vice President of the Student Governing Association, with the goal of further educating the student body about campus resources and advocating for student concerns. He intends to attend law school to further his understanding of the law, and he hopes to serve the public in the future. Zarazua hopes to draw attention to the "Blame Game" that has been happening since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as what has been said in the religious arena. Although some have weaponized religion and provided a hurtful explanation for why the Coronavirus has impacted the world, other religions have provided an alternative explanation that points the finger at the reflection in the mirror. This piece aims to offer another perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic, and he hopes that we can understand this virus in a new light.

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Published

2023-07-18

How to Cite

Zarazua, J. (2023). The Blame Game: Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Religious Context. The Rutgers-Camden Undergraduate Review, 1(2), 9. Retrieved from https://rcur.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/rcur/article/view/2132

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): The Undergraduate Review - Fall 2020

Section

Articles