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President Trump Declares Churches and Houses of Worship as Essential

Written by Dr. James Dobson | May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020 — As reported by Fox News:

President Trump on Friday announced that new CDC guidance will classify houses of worship as "essential," as he called on governors to allow them to open "right now."

Trump announced the policy for churches, synagogues, and mosques, during a briefing at the White House.

"If they don't do it, I will override the governors. In America, we need more prayer, not less," he warned.

The Christian community throughout our country desperately needed to hear these words today. I commend the President for his courage in taking this strong and necessary action to protect the religious freedoms enshrined within our Constitution that have defined our great nation for generations. Join us in expressing our appreciation to President Trump and his administration.