Posted on 12/10/2020 6:16:55 PM PST by marshmallow
The Faithful America letter rejects dangerous rhetoric from Robert Jeffress and Cardinal Dolan, and commits to sacrificing for others this Advent.
As coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths spike to record levels, 13,605 people and counting have signed an open letter titled, “Christians support digital worship this Christmas.”
The letter was organized by Faithful America, the largest online community of grassroots Christians putting faith into action for social justice. Faithful America’s members are both lay and ordained, and represent every major U.S. Christian denomination. Their letter reads,
“Not being together in person is so hard this time of year, but we know the best way to love our neighbors and celebrate the birth of a savior who healed the sick is to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting our public gatherings, including worship.
“As Christians, we reject the rhetoric of those who dismiss public-health guidelines in the warped name of ‘religious freedom.’ We thank all bishops, pastors, priests, and other ministers who have chosen to suspend in-person services, including for Advent and Christmas, worshipping only online until key public-health indicators are met in their areas. Their leadership is truly Christian behavior.”
The ecumenical signatures come in response to recent comments made by Donald Trump adviser Robert Jeffress, who mocked coronavirus doctors on Fox News when he proclaimed November 22, “I think I’m going to listen to God’s word rather than the WHO when it comes to worship.”
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Bring on the AC.
Bkmrk
Thank God we meet IN PERSON...Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. California
So they can stay home.
Millions of Christians support worship in person.
I support their right to “virtual worship.”
I’d like support for my right to “assemble and worship.”
So do we at Riverside Christian Assembly, Jurupa Valley, CA. We meet 5 times a week, masks are optional and most do not wear them.
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God Bless Riverside Christian Assembly. Sounds like the worship format and situation at CCCH. Pastor Jack does suggest common sense of course but honestly VERY few wear the masks ( I think they CAUSE problems not solve them)... and God is blessing our church.
On a personal note, since hubby is very ill and 82 years old, we cannot go, but our adult children do attend.
We can worship online.
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