Jones: Governor’s Guidelines for Reopening Houses of Worship Nowhere Near Adequate

May
27
2020
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“What’s missing is a fundamental understanding that faith, religion and its practice, are essential”

Sacramento, CA – State Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) today released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s plan to reopen houses of worship in California:

“President Trump is right that houses of worship are essential. Just like big-box stores can be trusted to open safely for their customers, California’s faith leaders – who care more for their congregants’ safety than anyone – can also safely provide the essential spiritual care their congregants need. Californians’ freedom to worship has been infringed, and while the Governor has taken a slight step in the right direction, it is nowhere near an adequate restoration of their fundamental rights. What’s missing is a fundamental understanding that faith, religion and its practice, are essential.”