Some thoughts on the Lawsuit against Governor Kelly
Introduction I have seen a good deal of pushback on social media concerning the lawsuit filed by two Kansas churches late last week against Governor Kelly’s executive order limiting public and private gatherings to no more than ten people. The pushback has come from some dear Christian friends, good and godly people whom I love and respect in the Lord. They have raised several points I would like to address. But first some background. Background In order to combat the spread of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly issued executive order 20-18 on April 7, prohibiting “all public or private mass gatherings.” The order defines a “mass gathering” as “more than ten people.” With the help of the Alliance Defending Freedom, two Kansas churches filed suit against the governor in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas to challenge the order as it applies to churches. The plaintiffs are First Baptist Church in Dodge City (pastored by Stephen Ormond) and Calvary Baptis