Monday's Catch: COVID-19 and Religious Freedom and More

Religious Freedom Lessons from COVID-19 Disputes

Understanding the legal issues at play can help the church if government restrictions return with another pandemic spike. Read More

Does one group acting irresponsibly in terms of exposing themselves and others to the COVID-19 coronavirus and the government refraining from cracking down on that group due to the possible repercussions justify another group acting irresponsibly in the same manner and arguing that it should be free to do so in the light of the government's failure to crack down on the first group. I don't think so. That is a specious argument. One group exercising what may prove to be poor judgment does not justify another group doing the same. The demonstrators who protesting police violence are caught up in the heat of the moment and are throwing caution to the wind. Churches, on the other hand, need to think about their ongoing relationship to the community and to keep a level head. It is to their benefit in the long term to act responsibly. Those protesting on the street may damage their own cause if their demonstrations become linked to an upsurge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. They may harm the very community that they are seeking to protect from further police violence. It is a risk that they are taking. Some may understand that risk; others may not.

8 Pitfalls Small Groups Should Avoid

Many small groups lately are meeting online using video chatting software such as Zoom. Eventually, though, groups will again be able to meet in-person at churches, in homes, or even at Starbucks (if that’s your thing). And there are a few pitfalls to avoid when that happens. Read More

Two Religions That Claim to be Christian

Can a religion claim to be “Christian” if it changes biblical truths about Christ and God? Read More