Ohio Pastor Sparks Outrage by Housing Homeless in Church
TL;DR
Pastor Chris Avell of Dad's Place in Bryan, Ohio, is facing charges for violating zoning laws by providing shelter to the homeless in his church, sparking outrage on social media. The city alleges safety risks inside the church, but Avell's attorney claims necessary repairs were made. The pastor pleaded not guilty and expressed his belief in the church's duty to care for those in need, while critics argue he should not be punished for helping the homeless.
Topics:nationsocial-issues#homeless#ohio#pastor#social-issues#social-media-outrage#zoning-regulations
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- Pastor Facing Criminal Charges After Giving Homeless People Shelter In Ohio Church HuffPost
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- Ohio pastor facing charges for using church as warming shelter The Cincinnati Enquirer
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