Government mandates on indoor gatherings (COVID): default to submission unless clearly convinced it is government oppression of religious freedom

Mike expresses uncertainty due to the extreme political polarization around COVID data. He references John MacArthur's position that COVID restrictions are government oppression of religion. Mike's default is obedience to government until personally convinced that (a) COVID is genuinely not as dangerous as stated and (b) restrictions are purely oppression, not public safety. Because he is not convinced, he continues meeting outdoors. He also calls for church unity and graciousness on this secondary issue.