A California judge has ruled that churches may operate with indoor services and with no attendance cap.
This ruling is a swift blow to California governor Gavin Newsom’s edict banning indoor services.
The ruling came as Trump attorney Jenna Ellis and Charles LiMandri defended California Pastor John MacArthur who openly defied the California ban.
Ellis told Todd Starnes:
“This is a huge vindication for Pastor John and the Board of Elders at Grace Community Church, who have simply asked for their right to worship the Lord together in church to be acknowledged and protected. When I spoke with Pastor John after the hearing, he expressed sincere gratitude to the California Court and said his congregation will be happy to comply with the the judge’s temporary order. The full hearing is set for September 4. This is why John MacArthur is so deeply loved and respected by his congregation and all over the world. He is a gracious and firm leader, and his stand for church being essential has now been rightly validated. We look forward to continuing to advocate on his behalf in asking the Court to continue to protect the fundamental rights of churches.”
Ellis tweeted the news Friday afternoon:
“Breaking with Paul Jonna: An HISTORIC WIN today for John MacArthur and Grace Community Church! Judge allows indoor services with singing and no attendance cap! Church agrees to adhere to mask and social distancing until full hearing. FIRST CA Court to. recognize #ChurchIsEssential!
?BREAKING w/ @PaulJonna:
An HISTORIC WIN today for @johnmacarthur and @GraceComChurch! Judge allows indoor services with singing and no attendance cap! Church agrees to adhere to mask and social distancing until full hearing.
FIRST CA Court to recognize #ChurchIsEssential!
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) August 14, 2020
This is a temporary restraining order where Judge James C, Chalfant of the Los Angeles Superior Court denied the overreaching demands of the country and further recognized the constitutionally protected right to practice religious freedom without oppressive regulation.
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Idiots Twerk On Ambulance After Shooting In Oakland, CAJohn MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in southern California openly declared that his church will no longer adhere to the oppressive measures taken by the state. In a blog post, MacArthur penned:
“The biblical order is clear: Christ is Lord over Caesar, not vice versa. Christ, not Caesar, is head of the church,” MacArthur wrote. “Conversely, the church does not in any sense rule the state. Again, these are distinct kingdoms, and Christ is sovereign over both.”
More information will be made available on September 4th with the full ruling ensues.
It is about freaking time someone got their head out of their ass. GOOD for this church and its Pastor and people.
Such wonderful news. I am praying other Christians under the persecution of the Governor of CA will soon be able to worship. It is and has been a clear case of discrimination against Christians. Bless this pastor for his boldness and this judge for his wisdom in this matter.
God bless you and you loved ones according to His will and grace. In Jesus name… Amen!
You’re all happy until someone at church dies or spreads the virus to you. Oh well good can’t stop the virus but he sure has your destiny ready for you.
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Does that apply to the grocery store and the hardware store?
Oh fuck yourself
Such a clever answer. So representative of the left’s articulate and meaningful response to pretty much everything.
This whole thing is nothing but a retaliation for us fighting Islam. I feel it all over my bones and that’s why all this is happening !!!
Is this just for THIS particular church or all churches on California?
The opening sentence says “churches”. Is this all churches in CA?