Joel Skousen’s World Affairs Brief 6/26/21

A Canadian pastor was arrested at his home Monday after holding a series of “underground” services at outdoor locations in violation of provincial COVID-19 health restrictions. Rebel News reports,

Canadian Pastor Arrested at Home for Underground Service: ‘We Are Shaken, But Our Faith Is Not’

Alberta Health Services, the province’s health department, closed the church’s building earlier this month, but Stephens and the members kept holding services at undisclosed outdoor locations. A police helicopter discovered the location of the outdoor service on Sunday, according to Rebel News.

Imagine using such expensive helicopter resources to track down religious rebels.