Tiger JK Criticizes Churches Insisting on Offline Worship: "Thoughtless Pastors Should Learn to Use the Internet"

Singer Tiger JK. Photo by Tiger JK Instagram capture

[Asia Economy, Intern Reporter Kim Yeonju] Singer Tiger JK has criticized churches that insist on holding offline worship services, emphasizing the importance of the "social distancing" campaign being implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

On March 24, Tiger JK wrote on his Instagram, "The United States still isn't able to conduct proper testing. Even just looking at LA, in order to get tested for coronavirus, people over 65 years old with autoimmune diseases must first answer a questionnaire to determine if they qualify for testing and then wait. It's essentially like an interview," he explained. "In other words, the public is criticizing that only those with connections can get tested."

He continued, "According to today's White House briefing, there is a lot of envy about how Korea is handling the situation, but they are also analyzing more data sent from Italy and other European countries," adding, "This is a very critical time. The goal of flattening the curve is to slow the rate of infection while keeping the number of patients within what hospitals can handle. No matter how good the medical facilities are, it's impossible to accommodate 100 patients in 50 wards."

He then pointed out churches persisting with offline worship, saying, "Perhaps some thoughtless pastors should start by learning how to use the internet?" and suggested, "Create Instagram and YouTube accounts and spread hope and faith to more people through live broadcasts..."

Full text of Tiger JK's Instagram post below

The United States still isn't able to conduct proper testing. Even just looking at LA, in order to get tested for coronavirus, people over 65 years old with autoimmune diseases must first answer a questionnaire to determine if they qualify for testing and then wait. It's essentially like an interview...

In other words, the public is criticizing that only those with connections can get tested. According to today's White House briefing, there is a lot of envy about how Korea is handling the situation, but they are also analyzing more data sent from Italy and other European countries. It seemed to imply just how bad the situation is. (Just my personal opinion)

This is a very critical time. The goal of flattening the curve is to slow the rate of infection while keeping the number of patients within what hospitals can handle. No matter how good the medical facilities are, it's impossible to accommodate 100 patients in 50 wards. If, for example, patients in 30 wards are already being treated for other diseases, then 80 patients would have to wait in line without receiving treatment.

Perhaps some thoughtless pastors should start by learning how to use the internet? Create Instagram and YouTube accounts and spread hope and faith to more people through live broadcasts... #flattenthecurve #curveisserious #staystrong #love #supportKoreanmedicalstaff #love #prayer #please

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