They may disagree on issues like evolution, but not on social distancing. Science and religion have found common ground in pursuing social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. ADVERTISEMENTChristian churches across the country on Sunday held online Masses and services to comply with the Department of Health’s advisory for people to practice social distancing so as to contain the rapid spread of the new coronavirus. Yellow ‘caution tapes’“The recommendation [of the Department of Health] on social distancing should be taken seriously,” Antonio said. Cris Magbitang, who cele­brates Mass at the Santo Niño de Taguig Parish, said a major downside of hearing Mass online or on TV was having only a spiritual communion.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 15, 2020 20:48 UTC