While very sad, this is hardly surprising. The Baptist churches (on average in USA) in particular are some of the most anti-science of them all. They are the biggest pushers of young-earth...
While very sad, this is hardly surprising.
The Baptist churches (on average in USA) in particular are some of the most anti-science of them all. They are the biggest pushers of young-earth creationism.
It will not shock me when churches see some of the biggest surges upon re-opening. When you foster anti-science beliefs for one aspect of life, it will bleed into others.
Welp, you reap what you sow ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ On a more serious note though, why do these people act like this? This is only burning their image with young people.
Welp, you reap what you sow ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
On a more serious note though, why do these people act like this? This is only burning their image with young people.
There's a few options: The parishioner and pastors truly believe everything's fine, and that because they didn't see anyone sick they can go back to how it was. The churches and pastors are funded...
There's a few options:
The parishioner and pastors truly believe everything's fine, and that because they didn't see anyone sick they can go back to how it was.
The churches and pastors are funded by regular donations from parishioners at the services, and without the butts in seats they're in a financial crunch.
The church is the center of community and social connection for those people, and they're desperately lonely and in need of support.
Any one of those alone would push towards congregating, though the fact that they're not engaging in safety precautions makes me think the first one is most dominant.
Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle in Ringgold, Ga., less than 20 miles away from Chattanooga, Tenn., and Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Houston have indefinitely suspended services after members and leaders tested positive for the coronavirus shortly after reopening.
The news of the canceled services comes as a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that large gatherings pose risk for coronavirus transmission and called on faith-based organizations to work with local health officials about implementing guidelines for modified activities.
The report looked at a rural Arkansas church, where a pastor and his wife attended church events in early March. At least 35 of 92 attendees tested positive for the coronavirus, and three people died. An additional 26 cases and a death occurred in the community from contact with the church cases, the report confirmed.
While very sad, this is hardly surprising.
The Baptist churches (on average in USA) in particular are some of the most anti-science of them all. They are the biggest pushers of young-earth creationism.
It will not shock me when churches see some of the biggest surges upon re-opening. When you foster anti-science beliefs for one aspect of life, it will bleed into others.
Welp, you reap what you sow ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
On a more serious note though, why do these people act like this? This is only burning their image with young people.
There's a few options:
Any one of those alone would push towards congregating, though the fact that they're not engaging in safety precautions makes me think the first one is most dominant.
From the article: