There’s no doubt that the inconsistent COVID-related lockdowns and arbitrary mandates have been used, in many instances, to target the church and religious freedom. Because of this (among other reasons), certain churches are hosting in-person services regardless of ever-changing government mandates. One such church is located in Ontario, Canada—and all six elders of the church now face massive fines and possible jail time.
Just before Christmas, Ontario went into lockdown again, allowing a mere 10 people at “religious services or gatherings.” Well, Trinity Bible Chapel in Breslau, Ontario, remained open, citing the biblical mandate that believers must gather together, as well as pointing out that forcing the church to close violates religious freedoms protected in Canadian law.
Well, all six elders were charged for daring to open the church doors, each facing fines of up to $10,000 (Canadian) if convicted in criminal court. After hosting another service (according to the church), the church’s elders and pastors now each face fines of up to $100,000 and a year in jail, with the church itself facing a potential $10,000,000 fine for hosting a church service in Canada.
The church shares that they have remained open since June, and not a single COVID case has been traced to their church. They wrote a letter, titled “Here We Stand: The Church Must Meet,” to Canadian officials to explain why they are remaining open despite the government imposing another lockdown on citizens:
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