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On May 29, centuries ago, Patrick Henry uttered those memorable words. How about if in the same spirit of this declaration that the churches declare it NO MORE LOCKDOWN SUNDAY on May 19th. I know the dates do not coincide, but in my opinion, the church has caved far too easily to the politics of the day. We are free individuals with common sense and judgement.If this be rebellion, make the most of it

Good luck, I guess. Our church is going to continue loving our neighbors, taking precautions to contain the spread, and working diligently to be the church to each other and to our communities whether together or scattered.You are not free... you are a slave to Christ. Respectfully, your first mistake here is viewing this issue through the lens of the Constitution rather than the lens of Scripture. The fact that you are literally recommending sin (Rom 13, 1 Pet 2) should be a warning sign that your lens is askew. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft (1 Samuel 15:23

I take no exception. But this is a dress researsal. When slavery was allowed in this nation, godly people declared it was wrong even though it was an accepted standard in the biblical era. I've spoken my mind and I'm thankful I can. We both can freely declare our opinions, but the time is rapidly coming when that will be tested also. In the meantime, we both keep serving the Lord

We can certainly agree to disagree and we can absolutely continue to love each other as brothers regardless of our views. We are both most certainly free to express our opinions.As a friend, I am just urging very respectful caution that I am not sure you are serving the Lord by advocating rebellion against civil authorities. I cannot see anywhere in Scripture where this is permitted and several places where resistance to God-ordained authorities is condemned.

Two people can disagree and still be brothers.

I don't believe that, no. I do not think that situation is at all comparable with this one.I understand where you are coming from, though I strongly disagree with you. I will respectfully look past your allusion that I and others are advocating a position that is akin to the embrace of the Nazis. I don't think that is a very respectable response to the challenges that Scripture presents for your position.There are a few instances where Paul stood up for his rights (Acts 16:37-39

Why should we do something that has the dire potential of truly hurting people? If the country was trying to shut down churches because they just didn't like churches, and everyone else was free to come and go and gather as they pleased, then, YES, you'd have a point.BUT THAT IT NOT WHAT IS GOING ON!Virtually everyone is locked down--businesses, schools, etc. This is NOT directed at the church, so far as I can tell. Instead, I think some churches are trying to get mileage out of by acting like they are all brave and have faith by doing what is patently foolish.Maybe if you're in a rural area, and have only a few folks in church, etc. But to bring people together in a bigger way, to have them exposed to a sickness that has the ability to really hurt people, that is just FOOLISH. I consider it little more than trying to get attention, for the most part. Yes, drive-in is different. But having church where people are right beside each other, STUPID!It's not faith, nor is it courageous, to do this. Further, I dare say that if the disease were ebola--with a much, much higher mortality rate--we'd see far fewer idiots doing this.And if it were a disease that struck at children, I dare say that many mothers would tell their pastors to shut up.

I dare say that 90% of churches would STILL have church if businesses and schools were allowed to run, while only churches were shut down. We'd have a revolution!So what is the dress rehearsal you are speaking of?

I agree, Aaron. You've made a great point that EVERYTHING is shut down and that it is not reasonable to interpret this as an attack against churches. If this was actually an oppression against churches -- if they were being asked or told to shut down when no one else was -- then an unfathomable number would rise to say with Paul, I am ready not only to be bound but also to die for the name of the Lord. I would be the first in line at church daring the authorities to come stop my worship.

Everything is not shut down.In my county the liquor store is open for business.The Churches are shut down Charles A. HutchinsSenior Pastor SPWCCongregational Church of Godwww.spwc.church