Timeline for Is there any biblical support for the Church to allow governments to close churches and prevent public worship?
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| Nov 29, 2020 at 17:22 | vote | accept | Lesley | ||
| Nov 20, 2020 at 15:53 | comment | added | Lesley | @neil - Yes, some churches in Scotland are able to hold services, even though they are restricted with regard to numbers allowed and what they can, or can't do. The little church I attend can let in 30 people, socially distanced, all wearing masks - even though the building we hire can accommodate 300. But what about those churches that have kept their doors closed? Will the ministers find they no longer have a flock to shepherd once restrictions are lifted? | |
| Nov 19, 2020 at 22:34 | comment | added | neil | @NigelJ - Actually, Scotland seems to be less restricted than other places. We have been able to have services with up to 50 people since late July. Even in the highest tier of restrictions (which is almost a complete lockdown), services of up to 20 will still be allowed. There does, however, seem to be a lot of churches that have just said they won't reopen until we can operate fully back to normal. Yes, there is a bit of hassle involved and it's a bit restricted - but it is really great that they've seen the importance (and relative safety) of churches in writing the regulations. | |
| Nov 18, 2020 at 8:47 | comment | added | Nigel J | @Lesley That sounds a great idea to me. Especially the singing ! Scotland (and this is unusual, given its privileged history) seems to be more restricted than elsewhere. Nine months, continual, seems hugely excessive to me. I can see the justifiable reasons for your question. | |
| Nov 18, 2020 at 8:46 | comment | added | Lesley | Excellent point about "church" being made up of people, of households, and that there is more to Christianity than going to church once a week. Perhaps churches need to come up with fresh ideas - such as holding drive-in services. Our town council approved of that scheme and it was so good to worship publicly with like-minded fellow believers, even though we were socially distanced. Oh, and we were able to sing as loud as we liked, safely sitting in our vehicles! No word yet of being able to have communion, though. It's been 9 months now. | |
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| Nov 18, 2020 at 6:12 | history | answered | Nigel J | CC BY-SA 4.0 |