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Related: About this forumCalifornia pastors vow to defy Gov. Newsom and reopen: 'Churches are part of the answer not the prob
A network of 3,000 California churches, representing 2.5 million members, plans to defy Gov. Gavin Newsom by resuming in-person services, as pastors insist they've been left out of the process.
California Church United pastors announced Thursday in front of a Fontana megachurch that they plan to open May 31, instead of waiting until stage 3, when gyms, movie theaters, and other venues open, the San Bernardino County Sun reports.
May 31 was chosen because it is Pentecost, marking the birth of the Christian Church when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and followers of Jesus, according to Christian tradition, fitting for a "rebirth" of services.
Our churches are part of the answer, not part of the problem, said Danny Carroll, senior pastor at Water of Life Community Church. We're an essential part of this whole journey and we've been bypassed ... kicked to the curb and deemed nonessential."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/california-pastors-vow-to-defy-gov-newsom-and-reopen-churches-are-part-of-the-answer-not-the-problem/ar-BB13Oe7u?li=BBnb7Kz
Sure just pray the virus away.
Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)These snake charmers are peeved because they've been "left out of the process."
Hey, if you people want to be included in the political side of things, then waive your tax exempt status. Otherwise, STFU.
alwaysinasnit
(5,075 posts)Renew Deal
(81,873 posts)If the question is how did coronavirus spread so fast in Louisiana?
Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)3Hotdogs
(12,414 posts)Well, I suspect another invisible being will descend and tan their sorry asses.
ailsagirl
(22,899 posts)msongs
(67,443 posts)kacekwl
(7,021 posts)cause of many problems since founded. The case of most religions. IMHOP.
Initech
(100,104 posts)Literally - they are spreading this virus by not keeping to the lockdowns. The longer they keep this going the worse it's going to get.