'Double standard': Outrage as Hillsong Church defends camp singing and dancing

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Hillsong Church has defended holding an event the New South Wales government said was “clearly in breach” of health orders, after footage of maskless young worshippers singing and dancing to music sparked widespread outrage:

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A ban on singing and dancing in NSW was expanded on Tuesday to include outdoor settings, prompting the cancellation of a number of other events, including music festivals. A major recreation facility is defined in the order as “a building or place used for large-scale sporting or recreation activities that are attended by large numbers of people, whether regularly or periodically”, NSW Health said.

“Our camps involve primarily outdoor recreational activities including sports and games. We follow strict COVID procedures and adhere to government guidelines. Outdoor Christian services are held during the camp but these are only a small part of the program, and any singing is only a small part of each service,” they said.Read MoreThe spokesperson said safety information was provided to participant parents prior to camp, and a raft of measures were in place to ensure the event is COVID-safe.

 

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This was not in the public interest either.

Just so damn typical - one rule for us another for them and their mates. No au pairs in the dancing group

They teach them how to be stupid from a young age.

Excuse me, but fuck this fucking bullshit. I'm now going to sit in my car and drive 150k down M5, and 'liaise with the police to ensure future compliance'

joshystuart

Really! Singing and dancing and all vaccinated!

Turns out the ritual infection of Hillsong members is only a small part the the 3 day retreat so it’s okay because the rest of the time they follow the health regulations

Why would they care when ScottyFromHillsong allows this. Mu RAT order was cancelled due to govt requisition but hillsong had enough tests for everyone who attended? It's a joke at our expense.

Arrogance...do show some humility and consideration for your neighbors.

Tax all churches. Their an enterprise big business now. Always fkn have. Join the rest of the world.

This disorganisation thinks it’s self above the law: it’s not.

Why are we still living in pre vaxx times

Such crap music

There is no defence for this, as usual religion believing they are above the law

HELLSONG

A cult doesn't care about others, only a fictional being, credit card debits and a tax haven.

More friends protecting them? Where’s the PM this time?

Why does Hillsong still have tax exemption? This is a money making enterprise for its rich cult leaders

Hillsong....JUST ANOTHER CULT! There's no Christian values in play here, just the same old hypocrisy by those who claim to care for the underprivileged, yet waste millions on a selfish shitfest of singing and dancing while NSW families cant even put food on the table! auspol

'There was no singing or dancing' Boris Johnson

That’s not all you should have seen what was going on behind the tent near the toilets between pastors and young worshippers. Can’t describe further than that, want to stay on Twitter.

Ban ALL religious gatherings!!!

The real outrage is the incredible presence of pastel and beige among teenagers

At what point does mankind stand up & say -Maybe those worshiping gods n stuff are lost within a reality that exists only within delusion🧐Now ScottMorrisonMP also dances to such things right 😵‍💫Like is madness the “ norm” now & everyone else is crazy 🤪

Tries to defend the indefensible, then follows it up with lies as demonstrated by the images. When will nswpolice be issuing the fines ?

Please lay of the tribe dancing in the paddock worshipping the idol.

It's a tad more scary that Murdoch is buying up radio stations.

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