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.”
45% Yes |
55% No |
35% Yes |
41% No |
6% Yes, they should transition to online or televised services instead |
12% No, as long as they socially distance, limit capacity, wear masks and follow safety guidelines |
4% Yes, but only in areas that have critically high infection rates |
2% No, this is a violation of the First Amendment |
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@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
@8PMRRNR3yrs3Y
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 .
@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.
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