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Holy crap, I had to look this up because I didn't believe it. "Religious services" are actually the first defined type of "essential activities"...and Texas' governor just did the same. Wow, this is incredibly foolish.

Any stay-at-home order which stopped religious services would be found in violation of the US Constitution's first amendment. It's possible a judge would throw out the whole stay-at-home order. To have a stay-at-home order that survives in court, exempting religious services is necessary.

Can't shout fire in a crowded theater. And no particular religion is being singled out.

I am just not certain that this is true. The 1A also protects protests- am I allowed to organize gatherings of 10+ people for the purpose of a protest? I believe not. The 1A is comprehensive; it is not all-powerful.

My church in NY did this starting 3/15. If the Catholic church is ahead of the curve, you know you're behind!

Worst are the bowls of holy water which everyone touches.

That is essentially not a stay-at-home order.