Churches File Lawsuits against Newsom after CA bans singing in places of worship

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Churches see double standard because of Newsom’s support of riots and protests

In the latest battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and houses of worship over coronavirus restrictions, three Northern California churches sued the governor on Wednesday, seeking to overturn his ban on singing during religious services.

The suit, filed on behalf of Calvary Chapel of Ukiah, Calvary Chapel of Fort Bragg and River of Life Church in Oroville, seeks to block Newsom’s July 1 ban on singing in houses of worship to stop the spread of coronavirus because of an alleged double standard.

“Places of worship must, therefore, discontinue singing and chanting activities and limit indoor attendance to 25 percent of building capacity or a maximum of 100 attendees, whichever is lower,” new guidelines read as state health officials recommend churches have members sing online from their homes.

The suit, filed by attorneys who have previously led lawsuits against Newsom’s ban on in-person services, said the Democratic governor banned singing and chanting inside churches but not anywhere else. They also noted that the governor “has been unwavering in his support of massive protests” against police brutality.

OUTRAGE AFTER CALIFORNIA BANS SINGING IN CHURCHES AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

“On or about July 2, 2020, following implementation of the Worship Ban, when asked to explain whether people should heed Newsom’s mandate and avoid large crowds and gatherings, Newsom refused to place the same restrictions on protesters and explained ‘we have a Constitution, we have a right to free speech,’ and further stated that ‘we are all dealing with a moment in our nation‘s history that is profound and pronounced … Do what you think is best,’” the lawsuit stated.

The suit cites scripture to emphasize the importance of singing during worship– “singing and praying aloud as a body of Christ is an integral part of worship for believers and plaintiffs.”

“Let me be clear, the state does not have the jurisdiction to ban houses of worship from singing praises to God,” Robert Tyler, one of the lawyers filing the suit, said in a statement, according to the Sacramento Bee.

NEWSOM ORDERS CLOSURE OF INDOOR ACTIVITIES ACROSS CALIFORNIA AS CORONAVIRUS CASES INCREASE 

California faced a number of lawsuits alleging first amendment infringement after it mandated that houses of worship must close during the coronavirus pandemic, prompting the governor to allow them to reopen at a limited capacity on May 25.

After facing another spike in COVID-19 cases, Newsom announced this week that all bars across the state must close and that restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums and card rooms must suspend indoor activities.

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Some houses of worship had to shut down again, too. The governor announced that all gyms, places of worship, malls, personal care services, barbershops, salons, and non-critical offices in counties on the state’s “monitoring list” had to shut down under the new order. The order affects more than 30 counties which are home to about 80 percent of California’s population.

Fox News’ Andrew O’Reilly contributed to this report.

Black Trump supporter Bernell Trammell Likely Murdered by Anti Trump Leftists

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July 25, 2020 | 12:37pm

Black Trump supporter and vocal Christian Bernell Trammell, 60, was shot and killed in Milwaukee on Thursday. Sources say the suspect or suspects were anti-Trump, possibly members of the Marxist radical Leftist group, Antifa.

The shooting death of the black Trump supporter in Milwaukee has state Republicans calling for a federal investigation. Democrats who usually very vocal and supportive when a polarizing black man is gunned down are silent so far.

Bernell Trammell, 60, a dreadlocked Conservative Christian activist known for carrying handmade signs through the streets reading “Vote Donald Trump 2020,” and posting them on his storefront, was gunned down by an unknown assailant on his sidewalk Thursday afternoon, police said. Sources close to Trammell believe the suspects were associated with Antifa or a Socialist BLM group. Anonymous sources say they witnessed Trammell being taunted and threatened by aggressive protesters in recent days caring signs that promoted both Antifa and BLM.

Black Trump Supporter Bernell Trammell, 60, was shot and killed in Milwaukee on Thursday.

“Because of Trammell’s well known political activism and the possibility that his murder could be politically motivated, I respectfully request that United States Attorney Matthew Krueger open an investigation,” said Andrew Hitt, chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, late Friday.

“No American should fear for their personal safety because of where they live or their political affiliation,” Hitt added.
Trammell, who ran a small publishing company, recently had a public dispute with a young man over one of his Trump signs, said Reggie Moore, director of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention, in an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

“He’s a black elder who didn’t deserve to die the way that he did,” Moore said.

Trammell explained in a video recorded on the morning of his death that Trump’s respect for rapper Kanye West and former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman made him worthy of support.
“I believe that Trump is the sign of the times,” Trammell told local blogger Armstrong Ransome.

Police had no suspects in custody Friday.

Black State Trooper Refusesd to Kneel

Black state trooper refuses to kneel at a Black Lives Matter protest: ‘I only kneel for one person’

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Georgia State Trooper O’Neal Saddler refused to kneel during a Black Lives Matter protest in Hartwell, Georgia, on Sunday, saying he “has much respect” but only kneels “for one person.”

Video was rolling after Saddler had apparently been asked by a protester to kneel during the demonstration out of respect for the black community.

“If I didn’t have any respect, I wouldn’t [be here],” Saddler began saying to a female protester. “I was supposed to be out of town this weekend with my wife. I took off today, this weekend, but I’m out here to make sure y’all are safe.”

“Don’t go there with respect, OK? I have much respect, but I only kneel for one person,” Saddler continued.

“And that’s God,” someone else from the crowd chimed in. Saddler affirmed the statement.

Protests and riots over George Floyd’s death have continued to erupt across the nation, moving from big cities into more rural areas of the country. In some instances, law enforcement officers have opted to kneel or march with protesters to show solidarity with them, but in other cases, officers have refused for a variety of reasons. Some protesters have even denounced the practice, calling it a PR stunt.

Saddler’s reason seemed to be good enough for the protesters in his immediate vicinity. You can hear some say “thank you” and “we know you have respect” as Saddler speaks.

(H/T: The Daily Caller)