Conversations: Zoning Stories an Encouragement to Churches

Plus, feedback on growing political divide amongst Christians

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Story on zoning case encouraging for churches in similar situations

A few months back, we had a conversation about RLUIPA cases, and I noticed you recently wrote about my case, Hope Rising Community Church v. Borough of Clarion, PA.

I really appreciate you sharing this story! It’s uplifting for my client and offers encouragement to other churches in similar situations, knowing they’re part of such a supportive community. You did a fantastic job capturing the essence of the case, and your explanation of the Department of Justice’s position was so clear and straightforward.

Daniel P. Dalton, Dalton & Tomich PLC, Detroit

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Organizations receiving government funds should disclose spending

I appreciate your organization. Regarding your story Trump Admin Cancels Grants to Refugee Aid Agencies, I think all these organizations that are accepting government monies need to be able to show where that money is being used, like any other organization.

Rollins Snider, via email

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‘Disappointed’ with NRB’s position on Trump’s AP ban

I would like to respond to this article: Conservative Christian Media Leaders Disagree Over Trump’s Treatment of AP.

Some of my fellow Christians continue to disappoint and disillusion me by their collaboration with the Trump regime’s war on freedom of the press in America. This article describes how “conservative Christian Media leaders disagree over Trump’s treatment of AP” (The Associated Press).

There should be no disagreement: the National Religious Broadcasters should be able to say *with certainty* that it is wrong for the Trump administration to bar The Associated Press from the White House and Air Force One. But the best they can do is “ambivalence.”

This means that some Christian broadcasters are happy to watch freedom of the press curtailed in America, as long as “liberal media” is being silenced.

NRB ambivalence tells me that they are collaborators with the Trump regime; that they are less about Jesus, and more about 1930’s Germany.

Disappointed.

Darren McHarg, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Wheaton College story shows how Trump Administration is dividing Christians

Thank you for this article: Wheaton College caught in dustup over alumnus Russell Vought. It exposes how some Christians are divided on Christian values that need to be held dear and near to our hearts.

This article also exposes how the Trump Administration has caused a further divide among Christians.

I am praying for our nation and especially that we Christians will not be afraid to stand up for Christian values and principles and not give in to political pressure.

Thank you for the stance that your ministry takes, it encourages me and gives me hope that there are “true” Christian ministries who stand for Christ and do not bow to a corrupt political administration that we are witnessing in this present administration.

Duane M. Lawrence, via email

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