User:Booyahhayoob/Tony Spell
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Tony Spell | |
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| Born | Mark Anthony Spell[2] April 12, 1978[3][better source needed][4] |
| Known for | Defying a state-ordered gathering ban |
| Spouse | Shaye Spell[5] |
| Religion | Oneness Pentecostalism[1] |
| Church | Life Tabernacle Church - The Apostolics of Baton Rouge |
| Website | ltcbr |
Tony Spell is an American pastor. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spell became widely known for defying the state ban on public gatherings issued by governor John Bel Edwards, culminating in an arrest for aggravated assault.[6]
Things to add:
- Initial criticism
- Bus incident, including a little background on the protestor
- House arrest and defiance
- Protests by Life Tabernacle
- #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge and its reactions
- Lawsuit (http://wbrz.s3.amazonaws.com/spell-tro.pdf)[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Johnson, Andrea S.; Barba, Lloyd; Ramírez, Daniel; Fisher, Roy A. "The theology that has motivated one pastor to keep holding in-person services". Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "Central Police Department". Facebook. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ "New Sermons Online from Life Tabernacle Camp Meeting by Bro. Tony Spell". Facebook. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ Hennessy-Fiske, Molly. "La. church defies shelter-in-place order, holds Sunday services". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ Spralding, Travis. "Photos: Life Tabernacle Church pastor Tony Spell arrested, bonds out; allegedly tried to hit protester with bus". The Advocate. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ Li, David. "Defiant pastor arrested after incident with bus, protester". NBC News. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ Peiser, Jaclyn. "Megachurch pastor who held no-mask services misses hearing after refusing to wear mask in court". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 27, 2020.