WCCB Charlotte's CW
January 1, 2021
He spoke to WCCB Charlotte on the condition of anonymity.
“It’s kind of sad because some are scared for their lives after watching people die around them and then some of them are just used to the tradition of coming,” he says.
North Carolina is under a modified stay at home order. But, those restrictions don’t apply to religious gatherings under First Amendment Rights. Last October, 213 people became infected with Covid-19, and 12 people died following a Convocation at the church. Mecklenburg County Health leaders expressed their concerns to the church about holding another large gathering during a pandemic. They say church leaders assured them they would implement safety protocols. But, the former member says he’s afraid more lives will be lost.