Churches should obey those in authority, says Franklin Graham
Franklin Graham has waded into the row over whether churches should be forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic.
With many areas in the US subject to "stay at home" orders, some church leaders have insisted on continuing to hold in-person services despite the outbreak.
The evangelist and son of Billy Graham has said that pastors should, in his opinion, obey those in charge.
Speaking to conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, Graham said that the Church still "needs to continue to be the Church", but added that the closure of buildings was not the same thing as the closure of church....