They should have locked the whole congregation in the church for the next 3 weeks. I guess the pastor said they had some "secret" filtration for the building, that kills the virus. Of course the good christian he is, he keeps it a secrect. (although we all know that's a bunch of bologna too).

Consider a comparison between the church people and this band.

The Last Song Played
After the Titanic fatally hit the iceberg, the brave band played their instruments as terrified passengers made their way to the lifeboats, up until the very last moments that the ship was afloat. Many of the survivors said that Hartley and the band continued to play until the very end. [rmstitanichotel.co.uk]

Wow pastor, he doesn't understand that his God is in social distance or busy in the happy hour.

I say, "Let them worship. It will do them some good. And the rest of us as well."

There is no collection plate online. I really wish they had put him in the tank for at least an hour or 2 before they let him out on bond.

I'm glad this asshole got arrested. But you watch....I'll bet the judge will set him free and eliminate any charges against him.

Lock Him Up, Lock Them Up, Lock Them All Up.

I was only sad that they let him go instead of tossing away the key. Since some places are trying to charge some idiots who are licking things in Walmart with terrorism, why not this fool? (Assuming such charges are accurate.)

Heard that this morning on NPR. This is clear evidence these people are only interested in money. They have spread their hype so long they actually are starting to believe it themselves. Some time ago our Governor said no exceptions would be made even for religious purposes. So let's see how far the 'religious' will go in putting their god above the law and common sense.

Saw him on the news before the arrest and prior to holding the service. He went on about his right to religious freedom. Seemed more about getting his 15 minutes of fame than any religious desire. After all religious groups all over the US are holding services on Facebook, utube, etc. So there is really no need to flaunt the law contrary to the interest of public health and safety. But I guess in all perhaps thinning the herd a bit with a potentially lethal virus is a good thing?

When it comes to public health, I think th estate should be able to close the churches. Nothing prevents members from practicing their faith at home. Technology makes it possible for churches to create pod casts, or live feed video... if htey must have some sort of formal service.

The difficulties only really come for collections and donations, which is why churches insist on services in meeting halls... It is all about the money.

Our lives are on hold in order to slow this up, while they’ve some non-given right to nullify our sacrifices?

Hell, no! As a Tampa resident, I am proud of our sheriff.

When religious beliefs outstrip the law because their moral compass is not in line with the society they claim to represent, they should be ostracized, arrested, and their tax free status revoke!!!

Lock him up!!!

Lets hope they put him in a jail which is infected.

Yet another religious leader who thinks he can flout the law and when he is called to book for it screams persecution. No one stopped him preaching many churches have on line services. What is this magic machine he claims to have that makes his church sterile? just another con man coning the flock perhaps he is worried if they stay at home the money may dry up

Well, if these measures of social distancing are needed, why should he be an exception?

That was on the local news last night.
Made my day.
Too bad they didn't keep him in jail.