Why the next COVID-19 bill might include church liability protections – Deseret News

As churches across the country resume in-person meetings, faith leaders have more to fear than people in their congregations getting sick.Houses of worship could soon face reopening-related lawsuits. Some hope Congress will act quickly to mitigate this risk.“It’s important to ensure churches are not going to be sued by somebody who … is upset that of the 50 different regulations or guidelines, a place of worship only followed 49,” said Michael Berry, general counsel for First Liberty Institute, a Texas-based firm that specializes in religious liberty law.

Source: Why the next COVID-19 bill might include church liability protections – Deseret News

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