While there are some exceptions, most courts are taking the reasonable route and upholding neutral bans on large gatherings, religious and secular, during this difficult time.

Pastor Tony Spell’s stunts are legion. Despite a March 16 order from Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) limiting gatherings to 50 or fewer people to stem the spread of coronavirus, Spell has continued to hold large services at his Life Tabernacle Church.

Americans United President and CEO Rachel Laser addressed some of the church-state issues raised by the pandemic in a Religion News Service column that was published Friday.