Tony Spell has church in spite of the ban

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Originally Posted by james34

This of course under the assumption internet church/live streaming of biblical preaching has a long future. I have no evidence that points to government tolerance of these services in the future as you suggest. If you believe you have "Rights" that will be honored by a country that has turned against God, Well that's what they call "drinking the KOOLAID" .

Facebook and other social media sites already limit free speech, what arguement do you offer , of "protection" on any platform requiring a government controlled internet connection?

First, small gatherings, as the church under persecution did, is a totally possible way to still gather with the body of Christ. Small gatherings are still OK, and you won't be blamed of flooding the hospitals.

Second, this is a temporary situation, not a ban on church. You may argue that it is going to be too long or there is a conspiracy behind, but if I see that after a while I can't gather I would myself start having house churches (in fact, I have already started having small gatherings to worship, seek God and teach with extended family, still under 10, though).

Third, God allowed the technology and the interconnection we have to speed up the spread of the Gospel and also to bring the end. In places where persecution is high and little amount of Christians, people come to Christ and grow through broadcasting, and have received salvation as in Acts 2:38. See testimonies from overseas. If God gave us the interconnection technology, use it, it is in his will.