Jerry Falwell Jr.’s ugly tweet deeply exposes and challenges the moral imperative of religious freedom in America.

While groups like the AFA lift up the voices of extremists, Americans would do better to listen to the many faith leaders who are advocating a reasonable and prudent path toward reopening.

The Constitution and federal laws have changed over time, and there’s no longer any doubt that the federal government has the power – some would say the duty – to respond in the face of a public health emergency.