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.”
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@8PNSYMP5yrs5Y
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.
yes but with no more than 10 people and practising social distancing
@8PMGN2Y5yrs5Y
Absolutely no. As long as they are using mask and keeping distance. People can go to Walmart, Mall, Target, Restaurants, but can not practice their faith? unfair.
@8PNY4SN5yrs5Y
I think they should have virtual gatherings, or gatherings with not a lot of people and following all the safety guidelines.
@8PNWLDX5yrs5Y
Yes, but cults should still be allowed
Yes, but each county or city should determine it, not the state or federal government
@haynes2000Transhumanist5yrs5Y
No, as long as they follow proper social distancing and mask protocols and are in an area without high infection rates.
@8PNRLXP5yrs5Y
No, all current government restrictions on COVID-19 gatherings should be removed immediately
@8PNRGZ55yrs5Y
No because even if it's scientifically wrong to do so there are religious groups who dont believe in science, and I respect the fact that they believe that. They have their rights.
@8PNQPH95yrs5Y
i don’t really know because people are going to do what they do
@8PNPJJL5yrs5Y
Depends on why, where and how
@8PNM7FS5yrs5Y
It should be allowed, but government should recommend following safety guidelines.
@8PNK5QV5yrs5Y
No, but make a maximum amount of people at one place at one time. Social Distancing must be observed.
@8PNF5W7Republican5yrs5Y
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.
@8PNDYT2Libertarian5yrs5Y
Leave it up to the state to decide
@8PN8QZR5yrs5Y
No, as long as they understand that if someone is infected, they can not come. Also, they need face masks at all time.
@8PN7L97Independent5yrs5Y
No, but compliance for mitigation standards should be strongly encouraged and incentivized.
@8PN55N45yrs5Y
Only like 5-10 people max and social distancing!
@8PN3ZKD5yrs5Y
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
@RobinHoudeSocialist5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as the same restrictions apply to non-religious gatherings
@8PMWHKB5yrs5Y
Please dont make me answer this
@8PMRRNRLibertarian5yrs5Y
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.
@8PMTCY95yrs5Y
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 .
I think that there should be a maximum of 10-20 people and they have to try and stay separated.
@8PMHQGC5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if other public gatherings such as sports, protests, and community service acts are banned as well.
@8PMGHHF5yrs5Y
Depends on who, what and how
@8PLYFN9Constitution5yrs5Y
NO! How is this NOT an infringement on freedom of religion!?
@8PMG5765yrs5Y
It is up to the religious part to decide whether or not they want to stop meetings or gatherings to prevent COVID
@8PMF2B55yrs5Y
No, as that would be denying 1st Amendment rights but alternatives such as video call services could replace in-person.
@8PMDFSL5yrs5Y
Must follow the current health protocol or procedure if it's not, then it must be banned
@8PMCW4S5yrs5Y
Not banned, but done in a health friendly manner.
@8PMCHVJ5yrs5Y
You should be able to practice your religion as long as you follow local guidlines
@8PMBGXNRepublican5yrs5Y
It should only be banned only if someone there had Covid
Yes, unless an online option is possible.
@8PMB58P5yrs5Y
50% capacity and social distancing must be used.
@8PM9XT55yrs5Y
No, but limit the size of gatherings and require masks with enforcement
@8PM9W3G5yrs5Y
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.
@8PM9VMQ5yrs5Y
Yes, but only in-person services that gather more then 5 people.
@8PM9VBX5yrs5Y
No but require the usual public health measures
@8PM9SQ35yrs5Y
no but you can call online to do your mingling
@8PM7KGCWomen’s Equality5yrs5Y
No, but they should be required to follow safety guidelines.
@8PM9LZ5Women’s Equality5yrs5Y
No, not banned but there should be restrictions on the number of people in hotspot areas.
@8PM9KMN5yrs5Y
No, religious services should be subject to the same restrictions as businesses and offices, but not banned.
@8PM9JGP5yrs5Y
No, but regulated to satisfy public health orders
Deleted5yrs5Y
No, but add ways to follow covid-19 safety rules!
@8PM9D755yrs5Y
No, but rather add stricter regulations.
@8PM9CCL5yrs5Y
If county health department recommends it
@8PM9BVQ5yrs5Y
limit gatherings but don't unconditionally ban
@8PM99BV5yrs5Y
Not banned, but limited to a certain amount of people all being six feet apart and maintaining social distancing.
Reduced but not wholly banned.
@8PM8X4WProgressive5yrs5Y
No, as long as they follow social distancing and mask mandate rules.
@8PM8P3P5yrs5Y
No, but they should be under stricter guidelines.
@8PM8CH55yrs5Y
It shouldn't be banned, but something should be done to limit the amount of contact people have.
@8PM87FB5yrs5Y
No, Services can be held via online.
@8PM87C85yrs5Y
it should have restrictions
@8PM84695yrs5Y
No, but they should be subject to the same restrictions as any other business.
@8PM84255yrs5Y
No, as long as everyone is wearing a mask, keeping social distance and following guidelines.
Depends on the covid situation in each state
@8PM82BF5yrs5Y
Yes, if other similar services are also banned at this time
@8PM7XXQ5yrs5Y
In person services should have a maximum occupancy and most in person services should be stopped
As long as they practice social distance and follow all cdc protocols, it can be allowed
Yes, at the moment religious services should be televised.
@8PM79P35yrs5Y
Not banned, but suspended until it is safe.
@8PM6QXZ5yrs5Y
Not completely, only if gatherings exceed more than 30 in close proximity.
@8PM78PF5yrs5Y
Religious services should be regulated to fit social distancing protocols (ie masks, distanced seating, or maybe even online service)
@8PM72425yrs5Y
You should be able to do it but still have to wear masks.
No, but they should follow the appropriate covid-19 guidelines
@8PM6ZK75yrs5Y
Yes, unless people sit 6 feet apart and wear mask
@8PM6VF45yrs5Y
I believe it should be a person's choice to meet with others in person
@8PM6V525yrs5Y
Religious services should be attended online during the pandemic.
@8PM6NY35yrs5Y
theres smarter /safer ways to practice religion.
@8PM6GPC5yrs5Y
I believe that they shouldn't be banned just done virtually.
@8PM68JL5yrs5Y
No. While I trust the science, banning religious gatherings presents a threat to religious freedom.
@8PM62Z35yrs5Y
They should not be banned, instead held another safe and responsible way; such as virtually.
@8PM62555yrs5Y
It depends on how bad the virus is spreading.
@8PM5SJN5yrs5Y
No, but regulate how many people can be in a service.
@8PM5S5C5yrs5Y
No, but you should encourage everyone to wear face coverings and take necessary precautions.
@8PM5P9Z5yrs5Y
Restrictions are appropriate in areas that are severely affected and should be tailored to community transmission rates.
@8PM5HY7Libertarian5yrs5Y
I think they should have a minimum amount of people just like a store or group of people
@8PM5HFJ5yrs5Y
Yes as long as they wear masks
@8PM5H4MRepublican5yrs5Y
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.
@8PM58SW5yrs5Y
No, but only if they follow CDC guidelines
@8PM58BS5yrs5Y
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.
@8PM5654Progressive5yrs5Y
They should be limited in crowd size, but not banned.
@8PM4YXQ5yrs5Y
No if they are taking all the regulations they need to take (social distancing, masks)
@8PM4HWL5yrs5Y
Yes, and they can be held online instead.
@8PM4KPN5yrs5Y
Remote alternatives should be offered (e.g. Zoom calls) in place of regular in-person services.
@8PM4K375yrs5Y
If members of a congregation cannot maintain social distancing and wear masks, then they shouldn't be meeting together.
@8PM4J425yrs5Y
No, as long as churches follow covid guild lines and maintain social distancing.
@8PM4H7H5yrs5Y
No, but require masks when attending
No, as long as the religious services are held online.
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@8PNPGNN5yrs5Y
They shouldn't be banned but there should be precautions enforced legally
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