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Pastor John MacArthur may face fine, arrest for holding indoor services: 'We will obey God rather than men'
Christian Post ^ | 08/03/2020 | Anugrah Kumar

Posted on 08/03/2020 8:52:01 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

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1 posted on 08/03/2020 8:52:01 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Calif.
2 posted on 08/03/2020 8:52:38 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar or else Caesar will throw your butt in jail.


3 posted on 08/03/2020 8:57:00 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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◄ Romans 13:7 ► King James Version Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
4 posted on 08/03/2020 9:02:31 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'...........................)
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Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar or else Caesar will throw your butt in jail.

In other words, follow in the footsteps of St. Paul.

5 posted on 08/03/2020 9:02:58 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Hillary Clinton: Just like Joe with only half the dementia.)
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Even though I agree with Pastor MacArthur theologically on some key issues, I admire him as generally good Bible teacher and I especially commend him in taking a firm stand in the midst of this pandemic hysteria.


6 posted on 08/03/2020 9:08:39 AM PDT by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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They shalt have thy services indoors during pandemics, lest thine flock forget to send in their shekels, as it is written, let not thine bank account balance get low, as thine boat payments shalt continue to accrue.


7 posted on 08/03/2020 9:14:12 AM PDT by babble-on
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Force them to make the arrest! They count on fear based compliance. They HATE the idea of being forced into what the call “bad optics”.


8 posted on 08/03/2020 9:15:57 AM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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!. Get arrested
2. Sue
3. Profit.


9 posted on 08/03/2020 9:19:36 AM PDT by proust (Justice delayed is injustice.)
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Movie theaters are open and are allowed much greater occupancy than Churches. People in theaters are not being prevented from cheering and laughing.

Churches have a much more severe occupancy limit and are even told they may not sing. Nothing wrong with a preacher deciding to live by those same rules.


10 posted on 08/03/2020 9:19:37 AM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. ....)
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Movie theaters closed where I live.


11 posted on 08/03/2020 9:20:28 AM PDT by babble-on
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My church, one of the largest in Canada, continues to have internet services four times a weekend. As the Province moved to ‘phase 2’ of restarting the economy, the church has started one in person, outdoor service on Sundays at 10:00. They ask that those over 65, those with compromised health, and those feeling ill, refrain from attending.

They also ask that one make a reservation to come to this service, check in when they get there, social distance, wear a mask if singing, bring a lawn chair, blanket, jacket, etc., and coffee (if wanted). The registration process is in case of someone having CCP-Coronavirus, Alberta Health Services can hopefully trace any spread of the disease and stop it quickly.

It is not an ideal situation but I can deal with the restrictions. If this carries on into the winter, all bets are off. Of course, our Premier is much more conservative than Gruesome Newsom. I am not surprised that Comrade Newsom is attempting to close churches in in People’s Proletarian Socialist State of Californication.

I do, however, expect that once the US election is over, this will all miraculously go away.


12 posted on 08/03/2020 9:21:33 AM PDT by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind but now I see...)
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Perhaps this is a “What Would Jesus Do” moment. Would Jesus want His followers to gather closely together during a pandemic?

I would think not. But I am unsure of that. No one seems to know what’s going on. Some “experts” say masks work great. Others say no. Some say the six-foot rule is fine. Others say no. Etc.


13 posted on 08/03/2020 9:22:38 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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May the shalom of YHVH (God) be with you in your stand for God and His ways, John.


14 posted on 08/03/2020 9:23:30 AM PDT by veracious (UN=OIC=Islam; USgov may be radically changed, just amend USConstitution)
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Beginnings of revival?


15 posted on 08/03/2020 9:26:12 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
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RE: Would Jesus want His followers to gather closely together during a pandemic?

OK, where is the consistency in the policy?

Why is it OK for thousands to gather together in protest without social distancing and coming to church not allowed?


16 posted on 08/03/2020 9:28:29 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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Someone in the area go get some video of the local mosques, if they are still open and having ‘services’


17 posted on 08/03/2020 9:29:10 AM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself)
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Would Jesus want His followers to gather closely together during a pandemic?


Jesus would heal anyone who caught the virus.


18 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:41 AM PDT by KittyKares (Drain the Swamp)
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This idiot belongs in jail


19 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:42 AM PDT by Okeydoker
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I totally agree with your comment about the lack of consistency. It’s okay for 500 people to gather together to protest. But it’s somehow not okay for 100 people to gather together to worship.

But I don’t think that should be the main concern here. The main concern should be the safety of the congregation. As far as their safety goes, it doesn’t really matter what everyone else is doing.

Would a congregation be safe when gathering together indoors at a time like this? I just don’t think so.


20 posted on 08/03/2020 9:40:58 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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