Protesters show up at packed Louisiana church
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- A defiant pastor Tony Spell presided over another service at the Life Tabernacle Church despite being charged with violating the state’s virus-prompted gatherings ban. Some protesters showed they thought he was out of line. Lester Duhe of WAFB-TV reports.
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If they are smart they would just fine him each time. Eventually he'll stop. Those pastors don't care about being jailed but start taking their money and they will fold like a cheap suit.
Bohem #this
They'll just get the money from their followers. If they're dumb enough to show up, they're dumb enough to cough up the money.
Or ... ask Dr Fauci why after saying in the New England Journal of Medicine the case fatality rate may be considerably less than 1% , then the day after the article was printed went back to repeating the high numbers in public. Why didn't LA County care about all the other annual deaths from flu? After all those death's what happens to social security & pension funds and why are they always in the rear? After this, audit the government 🤔
@@Farah-nr3kx True, but steep fines each time would add up quickly.
At the very least the government could put that money into the healthcare system or bank to deal with the virus.
If he wants to make his stand what's it to you and everyone with negativity?
To me it's all because he won't close his doors just because government says so I see no wrong
Becareful what you say about a man God has sent to preach the word.
I am a Christian, my church building is closed but that has not stopped us from praying together. We do it online, we use zoom. we call each other, we pray on our own. This man doesn't know his bible. God is everywhere not just in the church building. They have the right to die if they want but they don't have the right to infect the rest of us. Using God's name to do something stupid and harmful to others is just wrong.
Wow a so called christian getting upset at people going to church.You are a coward and of your father Satan
James Branord What are you talking about, he’s saying they do church online to avoid killing people. Stop
@@jamesbranord2805
Yet she spoke with sound reason and you talk like the devil boiling mad because you just missed out on another Christian being killed by a virus. Doesn't God warn His people, are you saying you haven't heard anything?
This isn't about faith but about pride for people like you.
Jesus Christ touch leprous. You are a pitta me of how easily the church is suede from depended upon God to the fear ofman.
Cowardly FAKE pastors are leading ignorant people straight to the mark of the beast.
This is a Time
Godless haters are an attack mode against those who believe in God. You're going to die one day you can't do nothing about it. Thank Jesus Christ for eternal life. Your protest in your hate will not stop God's people from fellowshipong.
why don't you go protest at Walmart or these places where people are congregating?
Jesus Christ rebuke you evil prayer haters.
@@jakobbennett540 He's just a troll
That preacher has no faith, he is worshiping his ego. "Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16 (18)
Troll , he has faith because he will not tolerate being controlled.
Baby Girl controlled?!?! There’s a pandemic going on! Control has nothing to do with anything!
@@kariyah6224 He's being controlled by that almighty dollar. If he cared about his congregation, he wouldn't put them in this situation.
The only thing to fear is fear itself you're a coward and don't belong in the Kingdom of Heaven
This is the time for willful disobedience take to the streets raise our voices fight for your rights stand up for our freedoms this is America not communist China our forefathers died and fought for the freedoms that we have now that are being eroded due to this pandemic to all you cowards out there sit at home and die I'll take to the streets myself and stand up for what's right
TAX THE CHURCHES. THEY AVOID ALL TAXES AND ARE BIG CORPORATIONS IN DISGUISE
I agree.
They'd tell the government to go whistle for the taxes.
That's soo sad...as Christians we have to set the example to obey not only God's law but the law of the land...this man is not a true shepherd!!
It is you are truly correct and God has blessed you because you actually spoke out
*"Law Of The Land" ?* The law changes according to time, geography, and personal circumstances. Such a transient construct cannot be carried as objectively moral.
So willing to call yourselves sheep.
LMMFAO !!
Do not compare the World's law to God's law! God is Not from this world it is why he has his own law in the first place. For the Devil rules this place and God Heaven.
OmG 😱 THE LORD SAYS TO FOLLOW THE LAW OF THE LAND ITS CALLED RESPECT #GodIsGood
This is a false preacher! A real preacher will protect his sheep!
sheep is right.. they are all guilty
I agree totally. A building is not the church. Church begani in homes in the new testament. Bible states obey those over you
His Laws..not mans laws. God only gave us 10 Commandments.
Your right, but don't take the Lord's name in vain.
Religious nut heads! 🤣😅🤣
He says he is their shepherd, but he is leading them to their deaths. Close the church. Pray at home with your families. Would God really value community ritual over LIFE?
TV series long time ago. The Waltons. Husband/Father played by Ralph Waite I think. In one episode, he was asked why he doesn't go to church and he said something like: I worship and talk to God any place and He doesn't mind."
seriously????
God gave us the internet other churches are using it
@@carolynfranklin4865 Science gave you the internet, along with darpa and big government. God beliefs just give you delusions of grandeur and a very false sense of immortality.
Yes we can talk to God anywhere but Walmart is open'gas convenient stores' etc there not closed so why pick on this pastor they seem to follow protection on the people scan temp' scan for weapons.as a Christian I agree with the pastor the governor is a bully trying to show authority If God shows pastor lays it on his heart to close he will this battle is of satan doors close on churches means the devil can temp them we need our pastors to stand up good vs evil
A soul can be saved with church open ,The pastor was called to preach Gods word I'm sure he prayed long an hard before he took this stand.
Of course he wants to continue! The money is more important than his followers!
He wants to you to donate your stimulus check
Souls are important Judas
Why can't he preach on line??? Nobody is stopping his religion
can't pass that cash basket on-line.
Roxanne as much as I hate to say it yeah the guy said it right on can't pass that collection bucket
Money - wireless cash transfer is a hassle compared to tangible cash being collected in offering plates/boxes
M O N E Y. that is why i would never attend a church where a pastor gets a paycheck. religion is not for sale, these preachers can get a regular job to make their money.
Pay to pray... must be it.
His love for his parishioners money is so strong!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂 You mean the Money
@@Mr.Beastforpresident that's why i said his parishioner's money!! Religion loves money!!
helen monahan I missed the ‘ money ‘ in your original comment
For him it's not about the money. It's about people who will die for him. He's far more dangerous than you think.
@@michaeldegans1354 Jesus is for more dangerous than you think u better watch your mouth
That's no shepherd, that's a wolf leading that flock.
True!
You people hows he misleading them? Seems your judgemental are you a Christian?
@@angeliapittman4776 Read the Word of God by yourself.
Jesus is my Pastor and only authority.
He said: " come to ME".
@@angeliapittman4776 he's endangering their lives and endangering the lives of other people in society. He's endangering the lives of people that live in rest homes....the elderly....our grandparents....through this reckless behavior. That's exactly what he's doing, and it's demonic.
@@fortred735 Nope unlike you he has faith in God to protect him.You are demonic
If he uses technology to give his sermons, then he can’t pass that cash bucket!!!
It's called an offering plate, but yeah.
Cash bucket is right...they get mad if you put an offering of a thank you note in there.
They could arrange for people to give donations on line.
This is just a matter of hubris by the religious right wing conspiracy nut jobs.
Steppup Livup lol I’m sure he can set up paypal. 😸
Yes they can. Neatly all churches have online giving and even text to give
When you allow your "faith" ( which is just that, faith) to affect others in a negative way...you might want to reevaluate your own way of doing things. Js
@ Truth!
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Anything evil is of satan
@@angeliapittman4776 Except god created evil and satan as well. So everything evil is of god too.
@@NubbinzGaming satan was at first an angel and turned away
@@Ilikepats Yeah. Good job god.
While he’s doing this, he is isolating his elderly father. Go figure.
Ohh look a cult member...
I know Tim. He's not isolated. This was today: instagram.com/p/B-xJ7Rml3HR/
Tax the church for life.
And make him pay for funerals when his people start dying. DAH
The guy looked like a wall street banker...
More like a loan shark!🙄
What did you expect? Overalls and a broom straw toothpick?
@@Anonymous-qu7kb The bible says to not touch God's anointed and to do thy prophets NO HARM!!!
And that he does Go Tony.....
Does he need their money that bad? Just stop using so much hair gel.
Lol, AGREE
Lol
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Oh for Pete sake ye with out sin cast the first stone
If you could reason with religious people, there would be no religious people.
Yachts are expensive!
These lunatics are putting everyone at risk
Putting everyone at risk? You mean the weak people like you? Strong ones will survive and we need those for in human race
the paster has set himself up as a cult leader who seeks attention over the safety of his flock. He most certainly is not behaving like the devout Christians who as followers of Jesus are doing their best to protect the lives and welfare of the people in the community.
“My entire congregation stands in solidarity, with me as their shepherd.” The way he said that, definitely sounds like something a cult leader would say.
Patrick you are a demon.
Eaactly !
They should hand out heavy fines to those who show up for the service as well 👮
Puppet
And they'd just tear the tickets in two!
The only attack that this man feels is that his wallet isn't going to be as full if his doors close. He worships gold more than God.
_He should hold that L_
Amen, Amen, and another Amen.
These are Apostolic Christians, trust me they're the furthest from the Televangelism churches you're thinking of.
"My people will perish for lack of knowledge"
Each of us are the temple of God.
God doesn't live in temples made by men hands!
My shepherd is Jesus!
Opening those buildings is not having good discernment from God.
@WW Conkright Of course not. Read God's Word and find the answer by yourself.
Lilly Flower so believing the narrative of the media is discernment? Doesn’t the media represent the world (1st John 2:15-17)? How do you know they are telling the truth?
Honestly churches like this i feel like are just scams. Like give the money for god. Jk give me the money so i can buy a nice suit and stuff
He is scared of not having his money come in.
No he cares about people souls
@@angeliapittman4776 salvation is not earned by entering a building. He should fear for their lives. If you actually read the bible you are to obey the laws of man. This is irresponsible on every level
Angelia Pittman youre ignorant and uneducated
In his own words, Pastor Spell is "an affront, an attack" on sanity.
judd442009 you are a demon.
Person u need help but guess what u will stand before God for your deeds Amen
This isn't an attack.
They are risking their health, and the health of others
Escalate the fine. His greed will shut him down, if Jesus doesn’t stop him first.
Trust me, if this was a Mosque, the cops woulda came with billy clubs and dogs..🤔
I cant believe this "Christian pastor" would even think about putting others in possible danger. If he were really a compassionate pastor, he would find a way to have church services streamed online. My church does it, so can he. How ignorant of him
It's more 'how greedy is he?' He can't pass the collection plate if he streams his services online. It's plain to see what's motivating him.
Retired Cop-Now Pastor speaks on arresting preachers over the Corona virus:
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Not a good "shepherd" if he's putting people at risk.
That's their decision, not his.
Pastor: "We are going to assemble, and congregate, as God-fearing Christians"
God: "If you fear me why don't you fear my coronavirus?" 🙄
Why would Gods people need to fear a man made virus? God didnt create it the Elite did. We only fear God & with the blood of Jesus we should be cautious in what we do sure but we should never fear. God did not give the spirit of fear but peace,love and sound mind.
@VIII Elstaroth PaganGrinder VIII powerful to speak for God? No the bible tells us God does not give the spirit of fear, God cannot tell a lie therfore if I am in fear of this virus that is not from God.
@@sunflowerrayne6026 amen sunflower
@VIII Elstaroth PaganGrinder VIII Thank you Jesus you get it Only fear God. I take the chance everyday of getting infected just like the next person by leaving my house but I will not let fear rule my life. Im not realy sure what your trying to get at though, so if you want to have a conversation we can if your whole purpose is just to keep rambling then be my guest.
@@sunflowerrayne6026 Isaiah 45:7 would seem to agree with the OP
Please! Don't use God's name in vain! True believers of Jesus Christ do not do what you do. Be a good testimony to others!
Amen
Then do them online for God 🙏 is everywhere
Stfu
@Nelson Robert Willis actually, Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis created Skype.
God is dead
@@md-er2wz something can't die if it never lived.
That's not assembling together with others it says do not stop gatheringand it says together more of that you see the day approachingbrighten the Bible so yeah it can good watching a sermon on TV or online but then you're not having proper fellowshipyou need to gather this is a very important thing it says together even more when we see stuff like this going on
You can worship God right from your home. I know. I do it every day!
Exactly!
Personal relationship with Jesus.
God doesn't dwell in temples made by men.
Jesus said: "come to ME" 🌷
Yes u can I do it too. God hear us.
@Chihuahuas HOC U stay safe too.
@@lili.h1813 U right, that crying kind of worship, on the toilet or while you cooking.
The kind of worship, u think about when God healed your child 5 yrs ago. Amen
An attack on Christians...
Smh I pulled us out of church two months ago for my family's safety go pray at home!
He can use the internet to reach his congregation
That's what we have done works just as good.
Christian here on this debate set a good example for those who are blinded to Gods word
@@carolynfranklin4865
True but he's doing it this way .
He worried money will stop coming
Throw him in jail,. Violation, but now its encouraging and enabling public health endangerment under quarantine
Sorry we live in America not communist China.
His collection funds are running out he needs more money .his a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Send your TrumpBux back to the IRS, then we'll talk.
About a year-and-a-half ago I attended a church of the lady I met on the bus and I thought okay I'll give it a try.... Well long story short it was a small small room that may be held 50 peopleokay all the pastor gets on a microphone he opens the Bible baba baba baba baba baba one scripture I think don't even know what he said and then on a microphone started yelling tithes tithes tithes we must fill up the budget tithes tithes you know we really spend a lot of money on fixing the parking lot..much more wickedness happened after that I wanted to run out of that church and I thought I'll wait and when it was done I ran out of the building..
God showed me that my home that he blessed me with is my house of worship my body is home to the holy Spirit and I have awesome fellowship on Instagram and I have an awesome Shepherd who teaches the TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD DAILY!
I would be very careful speaking against the man of God. You will see this man only grow in God and you will witness that God is with him...keep watching
@@redeemyourtimetictoc7905 oh honey...to speak against the man of God like you just did you should fear God...we are to give a 10th of all our earnings to the house of God that is in your Bible...it is expected of ANYONE who claims to know God.. In your old Testesment you will also read where they were required to give a 10th to the house of God. It pays for the bills and the up keep of God's house...these preachers do not take and pocket this money to themselves it is also used in outreach and for missions to feed the hungry and help the poor .. you have bitterness in your heart from somewhere and you use it to lash out at this man of God. God didn't tell you this man was evil...but satan himself did. Don't you know Satan himself can transform himself into an angel of light? That is why we need to pray for discernment of spirits...I do not know Pastor Tony Spell personally but I have alot of friends that do and he is one of the most generous people to walk this earth. I pray you ask God for forgiveness for speaking so harshly against this man of God. If you have any fear of God then you will know nothing but truth I just spoke to you.
Helen Huneycutt then you are one of his gullible low iq congregation that fill his pockets
Lives are at risk!!
What’s next? Asking them to drink kool aid?
U re delusional Pastor...Obey the law of the land. The Bible says this.
Running low on funds for his lifestyle.
The collecting plate is empty. Bills are piling up and need to be paid. The pastor ain't stupid, but those who believe his justification for congregating truly are.
They are all crooks. He wants their stimulus checks.
Conman playing the victim
another 'Pied Piper'?
Get THAT MONEY h no way he wouldn't have service on the first!
If Jesus came back and saw what was being done in his name, he'd never stop throwing up.
No he will do more than throw up. Lake of fire time.
And I'd hand him a basin to puke in, and rub his back to help him feel better!
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."
Jim Jones
This pastor sounds like the governor’s request is aimed directly at him. The order/request is for everyone, it is not being leveled at him, his church goers or any other religious group. It is for everyone’s protection.
It’s ridiculous that the pastor is saying this is an attack against his church. No one is stopping him from preaching! Do it online! He’s just mad that he can’t collect $$ online! Ridiculous
This man is in it for the money he gets every time he opens the church. \
ignorance at its finest!!! the blood of his followers will be on his hands!!!
Lmao !!
Amy, the lord himself couldn't have said that any better
in this case, the ignorance belongs to you
. by all means, please enlighten me!
He has no other option but to remain open in this great time of crisis!! He has to lead his people and give them guidance on how to quickly give any bailout $ they get to him so he pay the lord and get rid of covid19. Duh
Doesn't that pastor know he can still do streaming online services? That's what a lot of churches are doing. We don't need to gather physically to pray. Stay home and watch a livestream of a church service.
Natural selection at its finest.
If they want him to shepherd them to their graves then...
You lose.
He's gonna shepherd them right into the grave. Oh well...Darwinism at work. 😆
Shame on you
This man is not a coward, he stands for God and watch him get blessed. This pastor put his words where his mouth is. I love to see faith in action!! You go brother! I'm prob gonna send you a couple dollars in offerings for your courage!
How about you folks just stay home?
Or if you can't do that, sign a release form stating that you refuse any medical treatment and want to stay at church and have your preacher heal you. We should save hospital beds for people who are interested in living!
Egomaniac.
Stupid is as stupid does. Darwinism at work.
Pastor Spell is an honorable man of God who has given a righteous example to the rest of the church!
Wait till they are all in and seal it up.
That would be illegal. Remember what happened in the movie Lean on me, when Mr Clark put chains on the doors of the school?
Bravo to you sir. The givernment is in a state of extreme over reach. Keep up the fight.
Selfish
Arrest them all
He sounds like a cult leader
Thank you Pastor for standing up for God. Love you
94cruzin stop believing the fake news.
Lock the doors while they're all in there and don't let them out, you want to put everyone at risk then you should all be locked up
With all the plague's in the Bible you'd think a pastor would take this more serious but ok. Here in FL a pastor was just arrested for same thing, so yeah, hope that works out for you. Your putting your entire community at risk, real man of God act there
When he gets Covid-19 and seeks help. turn him away and tell him to pray.
Amen
Another business church.
collect every name that attends and refuse service at the hospitals.
As long as I read the Bible and go through the Gospel and know the Lord in the Holy Spirit leads me.The Holy Spirit and the power of God.I will stay at home.
This church is a 1 minute walk from my house
Crazy!
You may want to take a drive on Sunday and hope the wind doesn't blow from that direction!
Omg nooooooo he’s evil in disguise
Please don't say that about the man of GOD
OMG!!!🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ I Have No Words
I know people are going stupid
He is breaking the law. Put him in jail.
Some humans are ok being called “sheep” .....they are grown ups and some of them with education....Go figure...
HON_Gyurza facts
Only in America!
As a pastor, you would think he would know Ecclesiastes 3:5; "there is a time to embrace and a time to refrain".
He also knows Matthew 8: 21-22 " And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead."
Well, just look at the building. It wasn't cheap. Nor are his suits, his car, his house, his watch. Collections bought it all. Pastoral greed is revolting, and the great tragedy is that innocent people will die because of his cult. Punish them by having them carry bodies to the morgue.
He needs to stream his sermons. Unbelievable to hold congregations with this virus thing going around.
I’ll take my chances with the scientists, God has a terrible track record.
the scientists are the ones with the terrible track record,not god.
@@racerx4152 well, at least science is real 🤷they've done a lot more good then any religion has
@@Dirtydog562 - Right up until that whole COVID-19 pandemic
@@hitman_s1 ???
@@Dirtydog562 Where's your science god now?
If you know who went to church spread their named on social media so people know. Neighbor beware
I'm a Christian and what's going on is NOT an attack on religion. I watched an excellent sermon on FB live Sunday. People could share in fellowship by watching and discussing it. No one needed to be in a building where they not only endanger themselves but others they come in contact with later. This is the utmost in selfish human behavior. Nobody there is Jesus to heal them all. Why be in the building? The building doesn't make it a church. The Bible says "where one or more gather in My name"... They can gather online. God gave us brains but it seems this Pastor would rather put himself up as a martyr and get a little fame... racking up some donations than protect his church members and the rest of the community. But as for it being an attack on religion?!?! Is it an attack on education since schools, libraries, and museums are closed?! NO! It's just a natural disaster. It makes me upset to see my Christian sisters and brothers put their desires above their Christian love and duty towards their neighbors. Thus pastor not only needs to be jailed but he needs to counseled by other pastors on the Word because somebody has been teaching his flock a whole lot of nonsense that twists the Word.
Doesn't sound very Christian to me..
The police need to fine him $100 per person he has in there and fine the people $100 per person every visit it doubles
The protesters were also congregating.
He is the same pastor who has shamelessly issued a so called "stimulus check challenge" asking for people to send their $1,200.00 stimulus money to his church.
Your flock needs to be fined for this
It is a shame that people in America are mad at someone for leaving a church open for God!
The church is the place where you would go for healing.
We put too much faith in doctors today to close the door of a church but leave the Lowe's and home depot and all of ur hardware stores open.
But it goes to show u when it's time for the mark of the beast , they will be even Christians standing in line to get the chip over fear.
GOD BLESS THIS MAN
Tony spell
To the members of this church. Read the Bible for yourself and you will know your so called pastor is a false teacher
2 Pet 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
And didn't Jesus say HE is the Shepherd?
@Mama bear. Yes. What are you saying?
@@jennernolast6858 This pastor says he is their shepherd. I'd rather follow and do what Christ says, that's all, not a man. And Jesus says we are to love our neighbors. If that includes staying out of crowds so as not to possibly make someone else sick, so be it.
@Mama bear . that’s exactly what I meant. Are you thinking I meant the other way around?
@@jennernolast6858 No, I was agreeing with you 100%. I'm so sorry if I came across otherwise! If we follow Jesus instead of a man, we don't need to worry about being mislead. :)
He calls himself a shepherd. Does that mean his flock is full of sheep??
I caught that. He is actually the undershepherd (if anything) of Jesus Christ. Most of us are not close enough to this situation to know the true intent of this guy, but it is fascinating to watch
JESUS did refer to His people being sheep saying, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me...”
JESUS also commanded Peter to feed His(JESUS’) sheep and lambs, along with other verses. However, the apostles of JESUS never ordained a solo under shepherd. The early church, which is still the only church continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine which includes ordaining a plurality of elders in every city(singular) so that JESUS is head, not in Name only but in truth.
ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, Peace
Jail him. Jail the assistant if he defies the order. Jail all of them. Lock the damn building. If the "flock" show up, disperse them with water hoses if you have to. They don't have the right to endanger the community at large.
Ma'am we don't disperse people with water hoses in this country not anymore.
Just out of interest I have been watching him preach on his fb feed. Why does he start preaching calmly then go absolutely ballistic ranting and raving? I lose track and can’t understand what he says.
My gaydar is off the charts. Just sayin'
He is gay
"boooo hooooo. we're victims because we are being asked to stay home for the sake of everyones health. we are the real victims here."
if they all die, good riddance.
No they just arent willing to sit back and give up there rights. We can get sick anywhere we go so why should the churches shut down. Oh you dont want to get sick by someone that went to church so you choose to get sick in a grocery store next to someone who probably came back from visitng friends. Either way the choice is death. If you are afraid YOU STAY HOME
Lock up the church and put a guard on it, then charge the costs to the congregation and pastard.
Arrest them all. Keep them In jail, this is a public safety issue, same as drugs. We arrest drug users and dealers because they are a threat to the overall safety of our society. These people are doing the EXACT same thing.
You are a tool.