I completely agree, Rebel.
Cliff, you're right, it is more contagious. So is the flu. So is a cold.
Many people believe that one of the main reasons that Christianity spread so fast in the later Roman Empire was the plague. Whereas most people baricaded themselves in their homes to avoid a contagion they couldn't avoid, the Christians went to their sick neighbors and helped them despite the risks. The effect was double - since people were more likely to survive with care, more of the sick neighbors survived, and were converted because people were so impressed by the heroic efforts of the Christians. And, of course, the Christians were caring for each other, too.
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