Grace Community Church pastor has for months denied the dangers of the pandemic, mocking and defying authorities
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A huge evangelical church that since last year has defied the orders of the Los Angeles authorities by continuing to operate without any restrictions within its facilities, planned to receive about 3, 000 people for an international conference.
This Friday, Grace Community Church, located in Sun Valley , has taken a step back by announcing in a belligerent tone that the event has been postponed due to public pressure by the risk of COVID outbreaks – 19.
The conference ” Shepherds ”was scheduled for March 3-5 at the campus located on Roscoe Blvd., in one of the most punished by the coronavirus . Northeast San Fernando Valley is predominantly Hispanic .
In light of our ongoing litigation and recent threats from the County of Los Angeles and the State of California, we have decided that the most prudent course of action at this time is to postpone the Shepherd’s Conference.
– Grace Church (@GraceComChurch) February 11, 2021
“In light of our ongoing litigation and recent threats from Los Angeles County and the state of California, we have decided the most prudent course of action is to postpone the Shepherds Conference, “the statement said.
” We will be removing key county and health officials and require them to respond. nder under oath for his oppressive actions, “added the church.
Grace’s leader, Pastor John MacArthur, has stated in his religious services that COVID – 12 does not exist, that there is no pandemic and that physical distancing is not necessary. He has also lied by saying that there have been no COVID outbreaks – 19 in the church.
Meanwhile, the pastor has been subject to questioning after being published that he earns annually above $ 80, 000 Dollars, in complete contradiction to his doctrine.
@ Phil_Johnson _ “Official denies John MacArthur makes more than $ 500 K a year from Grace to You “However, his lifestyle (and his family’s lifestyle) causes one to wonder where he gets the money. https://t.co/8dJGPqZMWz
– Dee Parsons (@wartwatch) February 11, 2021
In August, a judge ruled in favor of the church to be able to continue offering services inside to the disappointment of the authorities.
A few days ago, the Supreme Court ruled against the state of California , which prohibited conducting religious services indoors. But the planned conference is not considered a religious service.
