A Philadelphia pastor has warned his congregation that President Donald Trump's order for churches to be allowed to reopen immediately is"political pandering," and that science still suggests it's not safe to gather in large crowds.
Trump on Friday pushed for the reopening of churches across America that have been closed amid the pandemic to stop people gathering and worsening the coronavirus outbreak."Allow these very important, essential places of faith to open right now for this weekend. If they don't do it, I will override the governors," the president said at the White House."In America we need more prayer, not less.
Senior pastor Alyn Waller, of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, home to one of the city's largest African American congregations, told his 31,000 Facebook followers in a video on Saturday that Trump's move is"political pandering to the right, extreme right-wing, to make a point for their votes."Rev Dr Alyn E Waller, Senior PastorWaller maintained that while the church is"essential," it is more than just a Sunday morning in-person service.
The pastor also informed his congregation that he will continue to hold services through Zoom and Facebook Live until health authorities deem it safe to gather in large groups."The truth of the matter is the science still suggests that it is not safe to gather in large crowds," Waller said., a White House spokesperson said the the right to worship without government interference is guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
And I’m sure all of you people who have an issue with it aren’t lining up at Costco...
Followers of Christ would be where Jesus is... with those suffering, and disease to help in whatever way you could. I don’t think, and I could be wrong because I’m not a benevolent being, but I don’t think Christ would say I’m just gonna stay home till we get better...
Clearly not a man of faith.
Right, but give us yr $$$$$!
Yes, Trump is a panderer! Obama, Clinton, they never pandered, just one of the many reasons that they were better, besides the fact that they have a D after their name. R's are racist, bigoted symbols of hatred and colonialism.
He's right. Trump has never read his Holy Book. He only uses it to pander to his base.
A man of God sees through Satan's tool.
... I Get the need to create news, but could you please stop making it about politics? If anything.... he caved in from the pressure of everybody’s demanding it. Stop using. TRUMP to get attention.
baloney
That's exactly what it is! BTW, anyone know what Church Trump attended today?
Nah! He's really religious!
Thank god for pastors with their heads screwed on right.
Ya think?!
NO!! IT'S TRUE POLITICAL CORRECTNESS!!!!
A pastor who actually cares more about his flock than his offering plate. ChurchOnline
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