President Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Sunday released a video of Easter in which the president insisted that Americans be vaccinated against COVID-19, calling it a ‘moral obligation’.
The Easter video, which was released on the president’s official Twitter account, has references to God, Pope Francis and the New Testament, but does not mention Jesus.
“We share the sentiments of Pope Francis, who said that being vaccinated is a moral obligation, which can save you and the lives of others,” the president said. “By being vaccinated and encouraging your congregations and communities to be vaccinated, we can not only defeat this virus, we can also speed up the day when we can celebrate the holidays together.”
The president stressed that “the virus is not gone” and noted that many are still suffering as a result of the pandemic.
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“As we celebrate this holiest day, we know that many are still leaving the season without known ease,” he said. “The virus is not gone, and so many of us still feel the longing and loneliness of distance. For a second year, most will not isolate their families, friends, the full congregations we fill with joy.”
But the Prayers expressed optimism that Easter offers hope for better times.
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“And yet, as the Gospel of John reminds us, the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it,” the president said.
Mrs. Biden said, “The traditions of Holy Week take us on a journey of sorrow to salvation, reminding us that everything, with faith, hope and love, is possible.”