CA Health Department rescinds accusations against church
A church in California has been cleared of charges from a case this summer. Grace Community Church and the church’s Pastor John MacArthur have been cleared of claims by the health department in Los Angeles County that the church was the epicenter of a super spreader outbreak. The health department claimed closing churches would stop the spread of COVID-19. The state government later followed with restrictions including banning indoor services and banning singing. Grace Community resumed services this summer defying the state’s shutdown ordinance. The church was then targeted by the county after 3 members tested positive for the illness. According to the church’s attorney the cases were mild, and the only ones reported out of the church’s seven thousand members. The cases were later used the newspaper the LA Times to spread false accusations about the church being a super spreader in the county. The church and the pastor still face litigation stemming from an injunction that was issued in September. That part of the case will be reviewed in January of next year.
UK pastors sue for right to continue indoor services
Church pastors and leaders are taking legal action in Great Britain after a second shutdown by the government. British churches are now facing a second shutdown by the government after a spike in coronavirus cases according to that nation’s officials. The pastor leading the push for the lawsuit says they have no other choice but to seek legal action against the government. The church leaders pointed out that in some areas churches are being shutdown for indoor services, but their buildings are still being used for secular activities. Attorneys representing the churches say their clients have followed all requested guidelines by the government and should be allowed to continue services. A former Bishop in the Anglican Church commented on the situation saying, "Church leaders see collective worship not as an optional extra but as vital to the mental and spiritual health of believers, especially for the lonely and vulnerable."
Men arrested for voter fraud in California
The mainstream media continues to insist that there is no major evidence of fraud in the recent national elections. Despite these claims more and more accusations and stories are coming out that has some taking a second look at these claims. The latest news from LA county in California is shedding more light on this issue. The District Attorney announced recently the arrest of two men who attempted to file fraudulent applications to vote for several homeless people in LA County. According to police the sting revealed the men submitted eight thousand fraudulent voter registration applications in an attempt to get one of the men on the election ballot for the office of mayor in Hawthorne, California. The two suspects have been arrested and face from seven to 15 years in prison for the charges. These men are not suspected of fraud related to the national election, but the case shines a light on the issue that fraudulent cases can occur more often than some critics are willing to acknowledge. LA County’s District Attorney’s office released a statement on the arrest, but has not commented further on the case.
SNBC HEALTH News: doctors report certain fruits may help to lower blood pressure
According to health experts the nutrient known as flavanol is found in certain fruits and tea. The nutrient is known to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes. According to researchers in Great Britain, lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of diabetes can be achieved through food. Most doctors advise against excessive sugar and processed foods when trying to achieve these particular health goals. Medical professionals participating in this study believe healing through food is the best option for maintaining wellness. Researchers used mice in this particular study and found the animals’ systems responded well to several fruits when eaten in moderation. Avocados, berries, kiwi, and citrus fruits are considered beneficial to lowering blood pressure. These fruits were suggested because they are lower in natural sugars. In addition to reducing diabetes and lowering blood pressure researchers reiterated that most fruits have several nutritional benefits in addition to the nutrients focused on for this study.