Religious persecution, or overbearing regulations?

brophy said
#1 there are is ONE SIDE presented this issue. We are hearing only the "facts" they are wishing to present. Ever hear one side of a divorce? That other person always sure sounds like an SOB, don't they?

Someone from both sides was quoted in both of the linked stories. But why so angry and jumping to the conclusion that the story as told by the pastor is untrue? It may be, but I don't know that. Since I don't live in that area, I will have to rely on the various news reports and draw conclusions from that. But once again, I was primarily interested in the story from the standpoint of the government's ability to restrict what one does in their home and the zoning issues that may have been involved.

brophy said
#2 the claims have not been vetted and if true, what context did they occur in? While likely not appropriate, I could definitely see how that would be asked, especially if the plaintiff was being uncooperative and denying they were meeting for religous bible study.

The claim has been vetted and the warning withdrawn. The county told tham they could continue to meet as they have for the last five years.

My question to you is -- What business could it be of the county's what I am doing with 15 friends each week? And while there is no evidence that the man had been uncooperative, why should I cooperate beyond a simple answer that what I am doing in my home is not unlawful?

brophy said
#3 when you willfully only look at one side of the story, and cnveniently omit other relevant information, just to present a case of discrimination, it is easy to see the victimization sympathy one is looking to invoke. Somehow, I don't see the same people (in this thread) coming to the defense of a black person crying foul over claims of racial discrimination, but I could be wrong

I am speechless. :jpshakehead:

brophy said
#4 what could the rest of the story be? is there any conceivable scenario within this city's zoning laws that would make the counter argument viable?

Could be but I've given this one about all of the time I plan to. :D