In November 2020 the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the State of New York from imposing limits on attendance at religious services to combat Covid-19. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Agudath Israel of America, an Orthodox Jewish organization, alleged that the limits violated their First Amendment rights of religious exercise. The court found it troubling that things such as acupuncture facilities, campgrounds, garages, as well as many whose services are not limited to those that can be regarded as essential, such as all plants manufacturing chemicals and microelectronics and all transportation facilities. Four Supreme Court Justices who opposed the ruling wrote that the Court should not “play a deadly game in second guessing the expert judgment of health officials.”
@8PNSYMP3yrs3Y
No, it violates the first amendment. It should be up to the head of the religious gathering to decide whether or not to hold a gathering.
@8PMWHKB3yrs3Y
Please dont make me answer this
@8PMRRNRLibertarian3yrs3Y
Regardless, church members should meet through zoom, watch televised services and for special ceremonies, hold small groups that wear masks, socially distance, have no illness, and have been tested for COVID-19. Families should be encouraged to meet in their home and parents teach their children and perform religious rites of passage guided by leaders via electronic means.
@8PMTCY93yrs3Y
No religous, family, or any gatherings should be restricted as long as they are not in public. We have a god-given born right to congregate with our families, and gather for prayer .
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@8PM5S5C3yrs3Y
No, but you should encourage everyone to wear face coverings and take necessary precautions.
@8PM5P9Z3yrs3Y
Restrictions are appropriate in areas that are severely affected and should be tailored to community transmission rates.
@8PM5HY7Libertarian3yrs3Y
I think they should have a minimum amount of people just like a store or group of people
@8PM5HFJ3yrs3Y
Yes as long as they wear masks
@8PM5H4MRepublican3yrs3Y
I think the government should allow Church to go on, but put strict rules like wearing mask and sanitizer after touching anything to ensure a safe environment.
@8PM58SW3yrs3Y
No, but only if they follow CDC guidelines
@8PM58BS3yrs3Y
No, because this would violate your constitutional rights.
I think that they probably should still go to the building just because they just need a social distance or else we're all going to get sick.
@8PM5654Progressive3yrs3Y
They should be limited in crowd size, but not banned.
@8PM4YXQ3yrs3Y
No if they are taking all the regulations they need to take (social distancing, masks)
@8PM4HWL3yrs3Y
Yes, and they can be held online instead.
@8PM4KPN3yrs3Y
Remote alternatives should be offered (e.g. Zoom calls) in place of regular in-person services.
@8PM4K373yrs3Y
If members of a congregation cannot maintain social distancing and wear masks, then they shouldn't be meeting together.
@8PNK5QV3yrs3Y
No, but make a maximum amount of people at one place at one time. Social Distancing must be observed.
@8PNF5W7Republican3yrs3Y
If their religion is something negative, such as Satanists, then yes. If they are a harmless religion such as Catholics or Muslims, then no. It also depends on how high the infection rate is in there area they are at.
@8PNDYT2Libertarian3yrs3Y
Leave it up to the state to decide
@8PN8QZR3yrs3Y
No, as long as they understand that if someone is infected, they can not come. Also, they need face masks at all time.
@8PN7L97Independent3yrs3Y
No, but compliance for mitigation standards should be strongly encouraged and incentivized.
@8PN55N43yrs3Y
Only like 5-10 people max and social distancing!
@8PN3ZKD3yrs3Y
No, they should not be banned but they can work out having less meetings and services and if they do be as spread apart as possilbe
@RobinHoudeDemocrat3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the same restrictions apply to non-religious gatherings
@8PN28FW3yrs3Y
No it's against our first amendment right churches are not government regulated
@8PMYM5D3yrs3Y
depends on how many show up
@8PMXPN6Libertarian3yrs3Y
They should be treated as any other mass gathering
I think that there should be a maximum of 10-20 people and they have to try and stay separated.
@8PMHQGC3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if other public gatherings such as sports, protests, and community service acts are banned as well.
@8PMGHHF3yrs3Y
Depends on who, what and how
@8PLYFN9Constitution3yrs3Y
NO! How is this NOT an infringement on freedom of religion!?
@8PMG5763yrs3Y
It is up to the religious part to decide whether or not they want to stop meetings or gatherings to prevent COVID
@8PMF2B53yrs3Y
No, as that would be denying 1st Amendment rights but alternatives such as video call services could replace in-person.
@8PMDFSL3yrs3Y
Must follow the current health protocol or procedure if it's not, then it must be banned
@8PMCW4S3yrs3Y
Not banned, but done in a health friendly manner.
@8PMCHVJ3yrs3Y
You should be able to practice your religion as long as you follow local guidlines
@8PMBGXNRepublican3yrs3Y
It should only be banned only if someone there had Covid
Yes, unless an online option is possible.
@8PMB58P3yrs3Y
50% capacity and social distancing must be used.
@8PM9XT53yrs3Y
No, but limit the size of gatherings and require masks with enforcement
@8PM9W3G3yrs3Y
No as long as it's on a conference call , Zoom, or if in person precautions such as masks and social distances are in place.
@8PM9VMQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in-person services that gather more then 5 people.
@8PM9VBX3yrs3Y
No but require the usual public health measures
@8PM9SQ33yrs3Y
no but you can call online to do your mingling
@8PM7KGCWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
No, but they should be required to follow safety guidelines.
