Ohio Church Sues City Over 24/7 Homeless Ministry
TL;DR
Dad's Place, a church in Ohio, is suing the city of Bryan over religious discrimination after the pastor faced criminal charges for allowing homeless individuals to stay at the church. The city cited zoning and safety concerns, but the church argues that providing shelter is a religious activity. The lawsuit seeks to drop the charges and ensure the city does not force out those staying at the church. The city claims the church has zoning violations and safety issues, while the church argues it is fulfilling its religious duty to care for the homeless.
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- Bryan church charged for housing homeless 24/7 sues city WTVG
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