It would be a lot harder for local governments to shutter religious services in response to a future pandemic under legislation likely to be sent to the Governor’s desk Wednesday.
Pastor Darian K. Bolden Sr. of First Missionary Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach says when the pandemic hit, his church implemented a laundry list of safety measures ranging from face masks, sanitation, social distancing and even offering some virtual services.
“We had box stores open because they were considered essential and then in one respective county, we had a situation at the same time under the same executive order that no more than ten folks could congregate at a place of worship,” said State Representative Nick DiCeglie . Pastor Bolden said he supports the idea, arguing religious leaders will air on the side of caution, with or without a government mandate.
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