This is what standing up to the liberal mob looks like, folks.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is refusing to cave to pressures that he label churches as “non-essential” during the COVID-19 stay at home order.
After all, during unprecendented times like these, people need faith more than ever.
Florida this week joined the states directing residents to stay home to help reduce spread of the coronavirus but carving out exemptions for religious services, drawing criticism as the federal government advises against gathering in groups of more than 10.
The stay-at-home order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday directs Floridians to stay home except to obtain or provide essential services. Attending services conducted in houses of worship is listed under the definition of “essential activities.”
Florida is among several states issuing orders for people to avoid leaving their homes but granting certain exemptions for religious services over concerns that forcing houses of worship to close would violate the constitutional right to religious freedom.
Michigan, New Mexico, Delaware, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia have also allowed some exemption for religious services.
Other states with stay-at-home orders, such as Virginia and Maryland, are requiring places of worship to limit in-person services to 10 people to comply with bans on large gatherings while adhering to physical distancing measures. Many houses of worship across the country have voluntarily ceased holding public services. [The Hill]
This move will surely drive Christian-hating liberals crazy.
But the U.S. government should not be impeding on citizens’ religious rights, regardless of the situation.
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After all, why should droves of people be allowed to gather at a grocery store, but not a place of worship?
This piece was written by Sophie O’Hara on April 4, 2020. It originally appeared in WayneDupree.com and is used by permission.
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