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U.S - Pastor Defies Government Order, Tears Letter Banning Gatherings

U.S: Pastor Defies Government Order, Tears Letter Banning Gatherings

A pastor in Baltimore, Maryland, tore a β€˜cease and desist letter’ in front of his congregation on Wednesday, after he was ordered by local officials to stop hosting in-person services during coronavirus lockdowns.

The Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan had announced on Friday that places of worship could reopen at 50 percent capacity.

However, a service officiated by the Calvary Baptist Church Pastor, Stacey Shiflett was attended by hundreds of the church members.

The development prompted an action from the Baltimore Council Executives who decided against it on a local level.…