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Tony Perkins on Reopening Churches
Religious leaders want their communities to remain safe and healthy, but in the absence of guidance churches are going to meet, says Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council.
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Religious liberty during COVID-19: Get a haircut, but stay away from church
How is a church different than a marijuana dispensary? In Oregon, one can open (the hallucinogenic drug store) and one (the church) can't.
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Religious liberty means COVID-19 restrictions cannot target churchgoers
Fellowship is to Christianity as air is to the body. It is not just a social nicety, something secondary or even frivolous. Followers of Christ are called to a shared life in their Lord in spiritual community. Not to be in communion with others is to see your spiritual life begin to atrophy.
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DHS and DOJ uphold religious freedom during COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has taken a huge toll on all Americans, and not only in terms of physical health. The grieving families of those lost to the illness. The psychological toll of being housebound for weeks on end. The health care workers who daily are exposed to a life-threatening disease. The elderly who are prevented from seeing loved ones.
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Social distancing is separating us this Easter, but we can draw near to God
The coronavirus is turning people in the United States away from many things. Thousands of workplaces are empty. Shopping malls are vacant. Movie theaters, restaurants, schools, and even many public beaches are closed.
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How churches can serve during COVID-19 crisis by working 'outside the box'
After assembling a state-wide conference call with pastors, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts explained he needed their help. "Government can do a lot of things, but what it can't do is show love and compassion," he told me recently. And one way to do that at such a time as this is to respect the social distancing requested of churches to halt the spread of a dangerous virus.
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Tony Perkins on Faith in the Age of the Coronavirus
Tony Perkins discusses the challenges pastors face in ministering to their congregants with the looming threat of the coronavirus as well as the creative ways pastors are reaching their congregations.
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Tony Perkins on Keeping the Faith During the Pandemic
Tony Perkins discusses how Christians can strengthen their faith during this difficult time with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tony Perkins on the NY Times Attacking Christians
Tony Perkins reacts to an op-ed in the NY Times attacking Christians over the coronavirus.
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The power of prayer to deal with coronavirus anxiety
The 24/7 coverage of the coronavirus on cable news spreads even more quickly than the virus itself, leading many to wonder if we're facing a plague of perhaps Biblical proportions. In almost real-time, the world is giving the tally of confirmed cases globally, as well as the casualties. And as 22 nations have closed schools, including in the U.S., the United Nations is reporting that some 290 million children are home from school, giving parents a daily reminder of the fears of infection.
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Tony Perkins on Tension at the National Prayer Breakfast
Tony Perkins analyzes the tension between President Trump and Nancy Pelosi at the National Prayer Breakfast as well as all that President Trump has done to promote faith and prayer in the country.
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Tony Perkins on Trump Appearing at the National Prayer Breakfast
Tony Perkins discusses President Trump's support of international religious freedom and outlines several issues the President could speak to at the National Prayer Breakfast.
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Tony Perkins on the Evangelicals for Trump Rally
Tony Perkins discusses Christian support for Trump going into the 2020 election.
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