Supreme Court sides with Colorado church challenging COVID rules

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19. And what about the rights of

the rest of us to be safe from a deadly disease?

I am a church member, which I know disturbs some DUers. I have not been inside a church since March. During the spring shutdown, my church offered parking lot services, with people remaining in their cars. When they reopened in the fall, it was with very strict rules, set by the church, on capacity, distancing, mask wearing, temp checks, and no singing.

But cases are rising alarmingly in this region, so the church governing body ruled two weeks ago to shut down completely and go totally virtual until mid January. No Christmas services.

The right to freedom of religion does not mean the right to put the community at risk. On the contrary, religious groups have an obligation, if they live up to their teachings, to look after the well being of their members and of others.