A Louisiana pastor defies a state order and holds a church service with hundreds of people

In holding services for so many followers at his church, this pastor defied an emergency order by Louisiana’s governor that bans public or private gatherings with more than 50 people to stop the spread of coronavirus

On Tuesday night, just before the police arrived, Pastor Tony Spell stood in the pulpit of his Louisiana church and delivered a message to hundreds of worshipers before him and fellow believers around the world.

"I just want to encourage the religious world tonight, Amen!," Spell said in a sing-song voice, building to the crest of his sermon. "Keep going to church! Keep on worshiping God! ...

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