For a 3rd Sunday, Worcester pastor defies state's ban on large gatherings
Source: Boston Globe
A Worcester pastor held services on Sunday in violation of a state ban on large gatherings, despite already facing warnings for two previous violations, church officials said.
A representative for the Adams Square Baptist Church confirmed Sunday that Pastor Kris Casey had held services earlier that day in the presence of more than 10 people, but declined to make a statement.
City officials said they would impose a $300 civil fine on Casey last week after the church violated a ban on gatherings of 10 or more people for the second time, holding in-person events on two consecutive Sundays.
With the third violation, Casey could face a fine up to $500 or term of imprisonment, according to state guidance issued with Governor Charlie Bakers order.
Read more: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/11/metro/3rd-sunday-worcester-pastor-defies-states-ban-large-gatherings/
Blues Heron
(5,939 posts)lock him up for an evaluation.
bucolic_frolic
(43,257 posts)roamer65
(36,747 posts)Renew Deal
(81,869 posts)That is the bigger question.
Vogon_Glory
(9,127 posts)Not lead them into danger.
mpcamb
(2,873 posts)patphil
(6,199 posts)He needs the adulation of the crowd, and, of course, their money.
Cobalt Violet
(9,905 posts)He's delaying my staycation for sure but at too big of a cost.
CaptYossarian
(6,448 posts)that could lead to manslaughter.
keithbvadu2
(36,876 posts)KJV Matthew 6:5-6
5And when you pray, you shall not be like the (b)hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you [c]openly.
SledDriver
(2,059 posts)dhill926
(16,351 posts)and thrown in jail for a while...
barbtries
(28,810 posts)so sick of these covidiots.
packman
(16,296 posts)And let him pray away the Covid when it hits him.
Judi Lynn
(160,598 posts)Pastor Kris Casey and his wife, Rachael, and four children: Kamryn, Kaleb, Kinley, and Kaidyn. (Amy Anahory Photography)
"We'll see if I get arrested or not on Sunday," Casey said. "If we allow the government to shut down the light of Jesus Christ, America will go dark spiritually and we may never return."
More:
https://www.foxnews.com/us/coronavirus-massachusetts-boston-church-fined-face-masks
What if his church members stop bringing him his money? Waaaaaaaaaa.
BrightKnight
(3,567 posts)Scripture could not be any more clear about this.