The conservative evangelical Christian's ability to play the victim and take ludicrous, nonsensical political stands which are in direct conflict with the teachings of their Christ.

Literally no one is trying to interfere with their ability to "worship". In fact, I think I remember JC saying something along the lines of "wherever two are gathered". But, you know, I'm just a liberal trying to limit their ability to do business...err, I mean worship.

"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites
are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and
in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.
Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."

The fake Khristians want their money. It has nothing to do with faith. They are sickening hypocrites.

“The Church is open for business. It just happens that the building is closed right now.” I doubt we’ll be back in person before Christmas, if even then.

(The following may be read as metaphor or parable rather than scriptural treatise)

Red letter bible believers know that the entire teaching can be reduced to the few words of Jesus actually quoted.

And, from my point of view, it takes a Vedic point of view to understand Jesus' point of view.

When Jesus says render onto Caesar, render onto God, we need to understand that Jesus was pointing out the different realms of the Absolute and of the transient (transactional) and never shall the twain meet. One never saves one's own soul by shouting down (or worse) other souls.

Corona virus and masks exist in the transactional world where God's own creation and plans are playing out, or not.
Science and wisdom are gifts of the Divine. Why do some Christians deny the Divine?

(The above may be read as metaphor or parable rather than scriptural. The ideas presented here do not necessarily represent the opinions of the author)

in order to produce mega-profits; er tax free donations.
a.k.a.: Daddy wants another Maserati. You know, for the mistress.
Praise Mammon!