Missouri House passes bill to block public officials from prohibiting religious gatherings – Newstalk KZRG

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Missouri House passes bill to block public officials from prohibiting religious gatherings – Newstalk KZRG

The Missouri House has passed legislation that would bar public officials from prohibiting religious gatherings.  The so-called Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act was inspired by lockdowns during the pandemic in which large public gatherings were prohibited, in an effort to stem the spread of COVID.  The sponsor, Republican State Representative Cathy Jo Loy of Carthage, says “government agencies exist to serve the people and uphold the la…