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- The COVID police are at it again,

this time in the United Kingdom.

And this time it's notthe local authorities,

but an informant from within.

Reverend Charlie Boyleof All Saints Church

in Branksome Park Dorset is in trouble

for not wearing a mask.

Pastor Boyle faces disciplinary action

because at least one parishioner

complained about theCOVID rules violation.

Here's Pastor Charlie.

- I've been accused ofsinging the last verse

of "Thine Be The Glory" on Easter Sunday

as I'm leaving the service.

And frankly that is laughable.

♪ Thine be the glory ♪

- Reverend Charlie could be ousted

from his ministry at the church,

and that's not a laughing matter.

Stop and think about this.

A parishioner felt threatened

as the maskless pastorpassed by for only seconds,

while singing "Thine Be The Glory."

Oh, no, incoming, Reverend Charlie

is spewing COVID-tainted spit

throughout the parishsanctuary, take cover.

Folks, do you really think Pastor Boyle

would have led Easter services

if he had a fever,

or was experiencing COVID-like symptoms?

I don't think he would have done that.

Pastor Charlie responsiblycares for his flock,

and he's put strict COVIDhealth protocols in place

at the church.

- We had our own track and trace,

we had the QR codes.

We put sanitizer in the church hall.

I personally put these little red markers.

And I've made sure thatpeople have been safe.

- I think the agitated church attendee

should have taken a more biblical approach

instead of becoming a snitchby reporting the pastor

to the church hierarchy,

the offended parishioner should have

politely approached the pastor

after the service toexplain their feelings.

Regardless of thescience, it's that simple.

First go to the offender.

And although Pastor Charliesuffers from asthma,

he may risk his own health in the future

to be more accommodatingof those feelings.

But disciplinary actionfor Reverend Charlie?

Nope.

That's a step way beyond the pail.

Unlike Texas HouseDemocrats flying maskless

for hours to Washington,

this was not a super spreader event.

I don't know about you,

but I thank God forfearless Christian leaders

and those who sing joyouslyabout the Lord's resurrection

on Easter Sunday or any day,

regardless of extreme consequences.

Well that's it todayfrom "The Global Lane,"

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And until next time, be blessed.

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