Ohio pastors send letter to Gov. DeWine ask that he retract unconstitutional proclamations, mandates and orders

Americans For Prosperity looking for a passionate advocate for liberty to join our team as a Grassroots Engagement Director. You will identify, recruit, and lead volunteers in voter-contact activity as our activist base holds our elected officials accountable. There are multiple opportunities across Iowa with one of the largest and established grassroots efforts in the nation. For these permanent field staff positions we offer an industry leading benefits package, flexible work schedule, and the opportunity to make meaningful public policy change. We Have Grassroots Engagement Director Openings In: • Iowa – Cedar Rapids • Iowa – Des Moines Please feel free to apply today or contact a recruiter to discuss more options by booking a call with a recruiter here (Be sure to mention you heard about this opportunity through the Iowa Standard). Looking for something different? Check out other opportunities at AFP here. AFP-IOWA! - LEARN MORE!

***The Iowa Standard is an independent media voice. We rely on the financial support of our readers to exist. Please consider a one-time sign of support or becoming a monthly supporter at $5, $10/month - whatever you think we're worth! If you’ve ever used the phrase “Fake News” — now YOU can actually DO something about it! You can also support us on PayPal at newsdesk@theiowastandard.com or Venmo at Iowa-Standard-2018 or through the mail at: PO Box 112 Sioux Center, IA 51250

Governor DeWine:

We the undersigned do hereby proclaim and speak to you personally the following:
Whereas, God is the sole Creator of the earth and man, being made directly in His
image, is the apex of His creation; and

Whereas, God is the ultimate and highest authority, and His laws are the highest laws;
and

Whereas, the Constitution of the state of Ohio and the Constitution of the United
States recognize the right of the people to assemble peaceably with no abridgment
whenever and wherever they choose; and

Whereas, the Governor has no constitutional authority to decree law to the rightful
citizens of Ohio; and

Whereas, Pastors are commissioned to preach the whole counsel of God’s Word and
to be a conscience to a wicked world that is often ruled by tyrants;

Now therefore, we, ministers of the gospel, by the power and authority vested in us
by God Almighty, ORDER and DIRECT the following:

That you, Governor Mike DeWine, retract your unconstitutional and oppressive
proclamations, mandates, and orders that seek to require the citizens of Ohio to cover
the image of God by covering their personal identity with a mask and the mandates
and orders that abridge the citizens of Ohio from exercising their God-given right to
peaceably assemble whenever and wherever they choose. We recognize and uphold
the Governor’s right to strongly recommend actions be taken in the interest of public
safety as the extent of your constitutional authority.

Furthermore, we ORDER and DIRECT that the Ohio Legislature convenes with the
express purpose to fulfill their legislative duty by ending the unlawful proclamations,
mandates, and orders issued by you Governor DeWine, or by your health department.
We also call upon the Ohio Legislature to fulfill their oath to uphold the Constitution
of Ohio by checking the tyrannical powers that have been exercised by the executive
branch.

Further, we resolve: To defy your unlawful decrees and to direct our churchmen to
ignore your unauthoritative proclamations, mandates, and orders by teaching that
rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

Thus, may our Heavenly Father rule and His laws be obeyed.

Pastor Mike Spaulding
Pastor Dane Gilmore
Pastor Niel Petersen
Pastor Nathan Branim
Pastor Jeff Gipe
Pastor Lorene Ernst
Pastor Josette Allen
Pastor Jim Webb

Copy to:

Senator Matt Huffman, President of the Ohio Senate
Representative Bob Cupp, Speaker of the Ohio House

Proclaimed this day of our LORD, November 19, 2020.

Author: The Iowa Standard