The state of Nevada is reprimanding Evangelicals for Trump for hosting an event inside a casino in an attempt to evade restrictions imposed on houses of worship.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the event was held last Thursday night inside the Ahern Hotel. More than 500 evangelicals were in attendance inside the hotel’s lobby. The hotel’s maximum capacity is 1,600 people.
Evangelicals For Trump took advantage of Ahern Hotel as the state allows hotels and casinos to follow an up to 50 percent capacity rule, whereas churches can only have a maximum of 50 people in attendance at each service.
Thursday’s event included special guests such as Trump’s faith advisor Paula White, who leads the White House’s Faith and Opportunity Initiative.
Members of Trump’s evangelical advisory board were also present, including Pastor Jentezen Franklin and Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., as well as Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, California.
A video from the event was posted to Twitter by Ralph Reed, Chair of the Faith and Freedom Coalition. The 23-second clip shows hundreds of attendees singing aloud in praise and worship.
“Packed house at #EvangelicalsForTrump prayer & praise event in Las Vegas,” Reed tweeted. “NV Governor banned church services, but casinos can operate at 50% capacity. So we are praying in a casino,” he added.
Packed house at
… Read More
Click here to read the rest of the story from our content source/partners – Christian Headlines.