Texas pastors demand a “religious liberty” exemption to coronavirus stay-at-home orders

[camille70]

Analysis: It’s still religion even if you’re not congregating in person

 

[Aryeh Jay]

I had you pegged as a turkey bacon guy...

At one time, yes. But that stuff is worse than real bacon.

 

[DaisyDay]

Exclusive: 'Exploiting fears' - Camberwell church selling £91 coronavirus 'protection kits' made of just oil and red string - Southwark News

Fear engenders superstition.

 

[DaisyDay]

It would be so much more classy than the pine box that the common folk get. Bigley.

Or chipboard for us true cheapskates.

 

[jgarden]

That restriction on in-person worship services has sparked a lawsuit, filed by three Texas pastors and Steven Hotze, a medical doctor and anti-LGBT Republican activist whose political action committee was labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. These four men ask the Texas Supreme Court to strike down Hidalgo’s order, claiming, among other things, that it violates the “religious liberty” of pastors who wish to gather their parishioners together during a pandemic.

The case is named In re Hotze.

I am unaware that Dr. Fauci and the CDC have concluded that church attendance during the middle of a pandemic prevents the spread of COVID-19!

 

[loveofourlord]

I am unaware that Dr. Fauci and the CDC have concluded that church attendance during the middle of a pandemic prevents the spread of COVID-19!

Probably the opposite considering how many have died from church services so far.

 

[timothyu]

Jesus went to Jerusalem for Passover and look what happened to him.

 

[jgarden]

That restriction on in-person worship services has sparked a lawsuit, filed by three Texas pastors and Steven Hotze, a medical doctor and anti-LGBT Republican activist whose political action committee was labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. These four men ask the Texas Supreme Court to strike down Hidalgo’s order, claiming, among other things, that it violates the “religious liberty” of pastors who wish to gather their parishioners together during a pandemic.

The case is named In re Hotze.

 

[camille70]

Authorities crackdown on churches, parties where stay-at-home orders are ignored | Nightline

 

[loveofourlord]

6:17 alone should get people to shutup about rights...

 

[essentialsaltes]

Similarly, in the case of the current health emergency, the government can infringe rights if there is a compelling interest.

California, not Texas, but...

U.S. District Judge Jesus Bernal in Los Angeles said he will reject the temporary restraining order the churches sought against Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials. They argued that the state’s stay-at-home orders violate the First Amendment right to freedom of religion and assembly.

“During the state of emergency the executive powers are in effect, in that they are empowered to provide for emergency remedies which may infringe on fundamental constitutional rights,” Bernal said the the end of the hourlong hearing. He said he will soon issue a formal ruling.

 

[timothyu]

Well of they are expecting increased revenue due to funerals they may be out of luck.