Governors across the country have ordered people to avoid mass gatherings — but that's not stopping some religious leaders from bringing their congregations together, despite the grave risk
, churches have been classified as exempt from legislation forbidding large in-person gatherings based on the argument that they constitute essential services, giving some religious leaders leeway to continue holding services. Some governors, however, such as Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, have urged religious leaders to exercise caution,, “This is serious. When you are coming together, whether in a church or wherever — this is dangerous.
Howard Browne is not the only religious leader to defy public health guidelines by insisting on remaining open. At the Life Tabernacle church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, abouta day after authorities broke up a funeral service in New Orleans attended by 100 people at that same church. This was in spite of Governor John Bel Edwards mandating that gatherings over 50 people be banned in the state, which has seen a significant spike in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks.
Local news station WQAD8 reported that in Rock Falls, Illinois, which is currently under a state-wide mandate to restrict social gatherings,was seen holding services on a livestream posted to Facebook, which was attended by many patrons. “I know there’s a pandemic, but I’m not running afraid. If God is God, he’s got me! “Funderberg is seen saying in the livestream. “And if he takes me, praise God! What’s the downside of that?”
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