Did Christ Obey Man's Government? - Herbert W Armstrong - August 14, 1979

Herbert W Armstrong

In an unprecedented move, in January 1979, the State of California placed the Worldwide Church of God into Receivership, attempting to replace the leadership and the board of directors. Placing any corporation, let alone a church, in Receivership is a drastic legal remedy. It amounts, in essence, to a governmental takeover. The Worldwide Church of God contended that such actions were in direct violation of the church's rights as stated by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. This first article in the Bill of Rights states, 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.' - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library