California church defies public health orders, holds indoor services for thousands with no social...

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California church defies public health orders, holds indoor services for thousands with no social distancing

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/12/us/pastor-macarthur-church-california/index.html

(CNN)To hear Pastor John MacArthur tell it, all Grace Community Church did was open its doors and the people came, like the animals to Noah's Ark.

The megachurch in suburban Los Angeles had reluctantly closed its doors in late May after an unsuccessful legal battle related to the coronavirus pandemic. Two months later, it reopened.
"People started slowly coming back," MacArthur told CNN on Tuesday, "and they just kept coming until there were six or seven thousand."

That's several thousand more people than California allows at indoor worship services. According to an order issued July 29, houses of worship in Los Angeles County must limit indoor gatherings to 100 people or 25% of the building's capacity, whichever is lower.

"I'm so happy to welcome you to the Grace Community Church peaceful protest," MacArthur said from the pulpit last Sunday, as his congregation, few of whom appeared to be wearing masks or social distancing, erupted into applause.

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[Lars39]

1. Lock their doors.

Issue tickets

[brush]

2. In three weeks we'll hear of numerous covid infections from that congregation.

That minister needs to be held accountable when the inevitable happens.

Come on, Rev. Is that collection plate more important to you than the health of your congregants?

[LastDemocratInSC]

3. If I go to a restaurant and get food poisoning...

... is the restaurant legally liable for that?

[triron]

4. Governor needs to have them shut down.

[LiberalFighter]

5. Personally think mega churches should be banned.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

6. COVIDIOTS

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7. Hope you like doing funerals, Pastor John

That is, if you survive.