Killing Grandma and other religion questions during the COVID-19 crisis

. @bobbyross writes on the big questions of the week, including "Can the government tell houses of worship that they can’t meet?" and "What are the politics of coronavirus and houses of worship?"https://t.co/yAFvMJq9kM

— Religion News Service (@RNS) March 27, 2020

By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged

Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-In” features analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. Got feedback or ideas for this column? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com.

I bring this column to you, once again, from my news organization’s hastily configured satellite bureau.

That’s correct: I’m writing from home, where I’m properly socially isolated in the time of coronavirus. (Right, Ted Olsen?)

Hey kids! What time is it?! pic.twitter.com/PHmstHtLNk

— Ted Olsen (@tedolsen) March 25, 2020

I launched the “Weekend Plug-In” column in January with big dreams of bringing readers new and exciting topics each week.

Lately, though, it’s all coronavirus all the time, and guess what? That doesn’t appear likely to change anytime soon.

Amid the COVID-19 horror stories, I’m stressed. I’ll admit that much. How about you?

Anybody have any advice for when a colleague makes passive-aggressive comments about the sprawl of your workspace?

I mean, technically, it's my wife, not a colleague.

And my new workspace is the kitchen table, and part of the living room, and a few other spots. But still.

— Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 25, 2020

As a person of faith, I’m trying my best to trust in God. But it’s a crazy, crazy time to be alive. Can I get an amen?

Once again this week, I’ll forgo our normal format. Let’s focus on key coronavirus-related questions making religion headlines.

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First up: Should we kill Grandma to boost the #economy?

& other questions #faith communities weigh in on:https://t.co/U7NkdArY9G #QuarantineActivities #coronavirus #CoronavirusOutbreak #CoronaVillains

— Religion Unplugged (@ReligionMag) March 27, 2020