It's just, Mr. Spatz, that Pastor Weedon is eloquent in quoting the fathers of the faith, Luther, and his favorite theologians, all of whom were living people.
As for "experts," Peter strains to diminish their import and point out their presumed errors or inconsistencies or disagreements. OK
As for me and my house, we will stand with the science - a sometimes changing and flexible matter - and with the epidemiologists with the "highest" ranking. If others pick those of lesser experience, lesser acceptance in the science community, more linkages to political and ideological creatures, well, .... And some apparently take Tucker Carlson, the Mouth of Fox, as their chief guide. Oh my.
I ask again, if the masks are unnecessary, we suffer a minor inconvenience. If they are necessary and helpful and we don't wear them, we suffer something else. (Beloved Spouse suggests that the anti-mask, anti vaccine mania that exists among some on the far right or in the loony conspiracy lane may be God's way of culling the herd. )