Long before Trump declared places of worship 'essential' during the pandemic — and long after how this battle plays out politically — some have defied and will likely continue to defy state mandates. For many, the reasons go beyond partisan politics.
Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.President Donald Trump has declared places of worship"essential" during the pandemic and said he'd override governors if they didn't allow in-person services. Analysts have countered he doesn't have the constitutional authority to do that.
And even if they did resume in-person services, things would look drastically different. They wouldn't be singing, exchanging the sign of peace or receiving communion."If you come to church and you can't sing or partake in the sacrament or build community together, then we're really serving a pretty thin soup," Barr said.The pandemic has been difficult for believers, Barr said, as it has been for everyone.
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