Supreme Court Blocks New York from Limiting Church Attendance

Last Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an injunction defending religious liberty by banning the unfair laws limiting houses of worship to 10 to 25 member services. 

Sorry, big brother Cuomo, we’re allowed to worship again. 

According to NBC news, the court was “split 5-4 with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan dissenting” The court explained how the restrictions were unfair, stating they “single out houses of worship for especially harsh treatment.” 

Those who dissented claimed the hearing was unnecessary, and “will only exacerbate the nation’s suffering.”

While church attendance was limited, “essential” businesses were not. What qualifies as an essential business you may ask? Well, for one, acupuncture facilities were included on the state’s list. I actually love acupuncture, but I can guarantee that church is more important. 

Governor Andrew Cuomo commented on the ruling. “The Supreme Court ruling on the religious gatherings is more illustrative of the Supreme Court than anything else …. This was really just an opportunity for the court to express its philosophy and its politics. It doesn’t have any practical effects.”

Cuomo may think this is just based on “philosophy” with no “practical effects,” but he’s mistaken. The court was forbidding the government’s attacks on religious liberty. 

I, for one, believe it’s great news that the highest court in America will not stand for unfair persecution of Americans.

Hat Tip: NBC News