SCOTUS betrays the Church

Why would they be wrong? The military allows for all religions in its armed forces. Friends I know reported that their were Satanism groups meeting with designated leaders. There are Momon chaplains, Hindu chaplains, Muslim chaplains, etc. All religions are free to express themselves in the armed forces.
If public schools release children to go to religious meetings, they must allow all religions to meet. Even the ones you might despise.

 

You are not understanding. The State cannot endorse one religion over another. It must allow all religions the ability to act according to their beliefs (excluding breaking laws such as murder and pedophilia).
However, government is sovereign over all religions and thus government can tell all religious groups that they must adhere to Covid19 mandates of distancing and mask wearing. They can do this because all religions are held to these mandates and because assembly is not forbidden. Churches can still freely meet online.

John MacArthur is skirting a fine line.

 

Didn't ask me, but, personally - - YES!!!!

 

I’m of the opinion Submission to civil authority applies only to that civil authority which is acting and offers/grants freedom and civility. The freedom of assembly would fall into that category. Assembly of ones choice also, I’m thinking of covenanters and dissenters. To argue otherwise would seem to be an indictment of the Reformers protesting and disobeying the local and regional govt. authorities who were essential props of Rome or Church of England. I like to believe most folks here are glad they “rebelled”.

 

I don't understand your acroynms. I think John MacArthur can do as he wills. Just remembered that even Godly King Josiah died because he decided to go fight the King of Egypt when that King had no beef with him.
I work with and train others for a living. I have done both face to face training and online training. In many ways online training is more effective. The pacing is more on point and the assessment is more efficient. If my training were hands-on (say working on muscle movement with Physical Therapy) then f2f would be more valuable. The way you determine this is by the outcome you are seeking from your learner's.

With small group meeting capacities, it isn't essential to preach to a large audience in a big convention hall.

 

Nevada has open casinos and closed churches so we see who donates to the Nevada Governor's campaign fund.

 

This is a better point. The inconsistency of Governor edicts is puzzling. It seems that both should use best practices and meet. However, the 1st Amendment is not being broken because churches can use alternative methods to meet and assemble.
When churches are taxed (and it is coming) many buildings will be abandoned because it will be unaffordable. Expect home churches and underground churches rather than registered churches.
We are in a post-Christian society.