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Thursday, March 19, 2020

'Politically motivated': Louisiana pastor defies coronavirus bans with large church services

A Louisiana pastor welcomed more than 300 people into his church on Tuesday night, despite an order from Gov. John Bel Edwards to limit gatherings to no more than 50.

Police broke up the service and told the pastor, Tony Spell, that the National Guard would break up any further transgressions against the ban. Spell responded that he thought the ban was "politically motivated" and that it was "not a concern" to his congregation.

"We hold our religious rights dear, and we are going to assemble no matter what someone says," he said.

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12 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is the kind of wreck less behavior we really do not need right now!

Anonymous said...

Tony didn't really think this through seeing the larger picture.

Anonymous said...

And if anyone dies from coming into contact with the virus while at his church he should be held accountable.

Anonymous said...

look at what he is selling the word of god, an place the plate please, how about all the outhers doing the same thing at the same time just a different channel You don't need a church to belive in god. Or Gods

Anonymous said...

How selfish.

Anonymous said...

Separation of church & state !!!!

Anonymous said...

Didn't Jim Jones say something deviant just before serving the "cool aid".

Anonymous said...

Baaaaah. Baaaah. Baaaaah. The wolves said stay in the house while they plot and plan soon to take your DNA and then the guns.

Anonymous said...

Freedom of assembly. Freedom of choice. Good for him! This "stay-at-home" order is 100% UNCONSTITUTIONAL!

Anonymous said...

And Trumps spiritual leader is raising money for a non hospital

Anonymous said...

Pastor wants that $$$$$$$$$ from the collect plate and the always needy ‘building fund’.

Anonymous said...

He is only concerned about the $$$$$. And make sure you give plenty to the ‘building fund’. Help the preacher build their bank account.