To think that places of worship also need to be closed

[utterlybutterly8]

Does anyone else think churches, mosques and other places of worship should be forced to close? Obviously mass gatherings of people are not a good idea right now. I haven’t seen any mention of it yet though?

[ocarinan]

It seems like most places are closing but there are still idiots out there.

religionnews.com/2020/03/21/catholic-cardinal-burke-says-faithful-should-attend-mass-despite-coronavirus/

Burke noted that just as people are able to continue going to pharmacies and supermarkets, the faithful “must be able to pray in our churches and chapels, receive the Sacraments, and engage in acts of public prayer and devotion, so that we know God’s closeness to us and remain close to Him, fittingly calling upon His help.”

Many priests throughout the country have looked for alternative ways to practice the Catholic faith and maintain a community with their flock, especially through the use of social media and livestreaming. Others have instead put themselves on the front lines by administering the sacraments to the sick and dying or attending to the needs of their local hospitals.

“There is no question that great evils like pestilence are an effect of original sin and of our actual sins. God, in His justice, must repair the disorder which sin introduces into our lives and into our world,” Burke wrote.

The cardinal criticized pop culture for being distant from God, offering examples such as abortion, euthanasia and “the pervasive attack upon the integrity of human sexuality.”

“We cannot simply accept the determinations of secular governments, which would treat the worship of God in the same manner as going to a restaurant or to an athletic contest,” he wrote.

Irresponsible twat.

[Lynda07]

Church services are generally suspended at the moment, some are being live streamed. Churches are opening at times during the day for people to pop in if they want to but not to congregate, at least that's how it is round my way. I saw on TV an imam saying he was doing the same with the mosque.

[Lycidas]

Yes they need to be closed. Many mosques have closed of their own will, but some others remain open and are still leading large congregational prayers. It’s incredibly reckless. They’re even saying things like ‘we’re waiting for a national shutdown; until then we remain open’.

[DippyAvocado]

Our C of E church is closed for services though the building is open if you want to go in and pray.

[thanksamillion]

Every church I know of is closed and most did so after it was discussed in parliament earlier in the week. Lots of services being broadcast on Sunday and we're keeping in touch via Facebook etc.

[qazxc]

I'm in Ireland, churches here are streaming mass, have been for a while.

[WitchDancer]

Ours closed on Monday for services but remains open for personal prayer at certain times each day.

[livingmyslothlife]

Presbyterian Church's in Northern Ireland have all closer

[june2007]

The majority have as have a lot of Mosques ansd synagogues. (excuse spelling.)

[LapsedVeganAcademic]

Round here all churches and synagogues are closed.

[audweb]

They have. Most did last weekend before well before the pubs and restaurants were closed down.

[daisypond]

I mean, services are closed.

[daisypond]

Church of England has closed. Also only basic weddings now - vicar, couple, 2 witnesses. That’s it.

[CinderellasSecrets]

I know someone who goes to an orthodox church who was sharing that they were happy to share from the same cup and spoon each week and weren't afraid of germs because God wouldn't let anything bad happen to them 🤨 so yes churches do need to be closed, it would appear that some people lose all common sense where religion is concerned

[Corneysjazzband]

Our C of E church building is open but all services and gatherings are cancelled.

[IceKitten]

My church had closed.

[angelcakebananabrain]

My local mosque is closed for Jummah prayers but open for individual prayer if social distancing is observed but I think that will change soon and it will close entirely.

[namemypuppyplz]

My church has stopped services already

[SugarMiceInTheRain]

Ours has. We are trying to hold Zoom meetings to stay in touch and keep each other buoyed up.

[ChazsBrilliantAttitude]

DH and DS1 prayed at home yesterday as the local mosques are shut.

[LIZS]

C of E is closed and services are being broadcast.

[SapphireSalute]

thought they all closed last week?

[PotsofChoc]

Our local Mosque is closed, they are advising people to pray at home.

[EducatingArti]

All services and other events ( eg playgroup, cafe, home groups etc) have all stopped at my church.

[isittheholidaysyet]

Catholics: No Mass or services, from today.

Churches can be open for personal prayer if proper social distancing is observed.

No funeral Masses or church services. Straight to Crem or graveside.
(Not sure what's happening to weddings)

(I say no Mass, actually the priest will say it in private.)

C of E and Methodists have also stopped all worship.