In the category of "oppositions of science falsely so called" (1 Timothy 6:20), Fox reports: "Follow the science" became the mantra of pundits, politicians, and major news outlets during the COVID pandemic, with countless prominent voices advising the American people to trust the guidance of scientists. 1) The lab leak theory is a conspiracy theory: the Energy Department has now joined the FBI in concluding the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory. 2) Masks are essential to protect yourself and others: "There is just no evidence that they make any difference. Full stop," Tom Jefferson, the study’s lead author, said in an interview. When asked specifically about fitted N95 masks in health care settings, Jefferson added, "It makes no difference — none of it." 3) Lockdowns are necessary: Lockdowns are necessary 4) Vaccines will stop the spread of the virus: However, a new study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University concluded that COVID vaccine mandates in nine major cities didn't appear to make a difference in terms of curbing cases deaths from the pandemic.