It's About Liberty: A Conservative Forum
Topics => Faith & Family => Topic started by: jpatrickham on September 21, 2011, 10:21:23 AM
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Filed under Apologetics, Church, constitution
"A California couple has been fined by the city of San Juan Capistrano for holding Bible studies and religious gatherings in their home, which has some wondering about the future of religious freedom in America.
Chuck and Stephanie Fromm, residents of San Juan Capistrano, home to the oldest church in California, were fined $300 for the religious activities, which the city said violated a municipal code that prohibits “religious, fraternal or non-profit” organizations in residential neighborhoods without a conditional-use permit,” the Capistrano Dispatch reported.
Chuck Fromm is publisher of Worship Leader Magazine, a Christian music resource that combines biblical wisdom and best practices for worship, and provides added educational and congregational resources through its associated educational services, according to its website. However, the Fromms insist that their weekly meetings are not affiliated with a church, nor are they seeking to establish a church."
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::facepalm:: ::bashing:: ::angry:: ::cussing:: ::gaah::
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I read that yesterday. Seems like thisn is always happening in fricken California!
::facepalm::
Oh and as for that wondering part? Wha...? Not paying attention are ya?!
::gaah::
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Am I to believe that not one of these organizations has not had a unpermitted meeting?
http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=374 (http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=374)
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I read that yesterday. Seems like thisn is always happening in fricken California!
::facepalm::
Oh and as for that wondering part? Wha...? Not paying attention are ya?!
::gaah::
All I can say is when the Birds fly to Capistrano next time, may they unload there bowels a little more than usual on the good People there! ;D
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Am I to believe that not one of these organizations has not had a unpermitted meeting?
http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=374 (http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=374)
Perhaps no one complained. The article said municipal code enforcement was "reactive", which means someone btched.
I'll bet you dollars to donuts the issue really comes down to parking.
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Am I to believe that not one of these organizations has not had a unpermitted meeting?
http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=374 (http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=374)
Perhaps no one complained. The article said municipal code enforcement was "reactive", which means someone btched.
I'll bet you dollars to donuts the issue really comes down to parking.
I'm sure you're right about that.
It pays to be friendly with the neighbors. The guy next door always invites the neighbors to his parties. hehehehe
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Am I to believe that not one of these organizations has not had a unpermitted meeting?
http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=374 (http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=374)
Perhaps no one complained. The article said municipal code enforcement was "reactive", which means someone btched.
I'll bet you dollars to donuts the issue really comes down to parking.
Yet ANOTHER reason I live in a rural area. No complaining neighbors. ::mooning:: Well, unless you count the in-laws next door. ::facepalm::