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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Churches Are Essential, So Let’s Not Rush to Reopen, Pastors Reason
Despite President Trump’s declaration that churches are essential and that governors should allow churches to reopen immediately, not all congregations are moving quickly. For a variety of reasons—including logistics, risk factors, and effectiveness—some churches say their doors will stay closed for now.
On Friday, the CDC released revised pandemic guidelines for faith communities, and Trump urged governors “to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now, this weekend.” He added he would “override the governors,” if necessary. That sparked further debate about reopening churches, especially as Pentecost—the target date many were aiming for—approaches on May 31. Read More
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