Two well-known attorneys have announced that they will be representing Pastor John MacArthur and Grace Community Church as special counsel.
MacArthur, who has led the California-based church for 51 years, recently defied Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ban on indoor services amid the coronavirus pandemic by resuming Sunday gatherings.
Last month, a statement entitled “Christ, Not Caesar, Is the head of the Church” was made by MacArthur and elders of his church, who contended that California officials have overstepped their boundaries against houses of worship.
“In response to the recent state order requiring churches in California to limit or suspend all meetings indefinitely, we, the pastors and elders of Grace Community Church, respectfully inform our civic leaders that they have exceeded their legitimate jurisdiction, and faithfulness to Christ prohibits us from observing the restrictions they want to impose on our corporate worship services.”
According to a press release by the Thomas Moore Society, the City of L.A threatened MacArthur with a daily fine of $1,000. In response, Trump’s personal attorney Jenna Ellis and Charles LiMandri will represent MacArthur and Grace Community Church.
“I stand firm with Grace Community Church, its Elder Board, and Pastor MacArthur in biblical truth and the protections American churches are provided by our…
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