The city of Harrisonburg, Virginia, levied criminal charges against the Valley Church of Christ, because the church had two pro-life statements on its outdoor reader-sign. Church leaders received an April 20 letter informing them that someone had complained about the signs, which the city initially claimed were displayed in violation of an ordinance governing banners. The congregation was reportedly given 10 days to comply with the ordinance or possibly face a Class 1 misdemeanor, which the Rutherford Institute said could have led to up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. But zoning officials subsequently backed away from demanding that the signs be taken down after attorneys with the Rutherford Institute stepped in and argued that the First Amendment bars content-based discrimination when it comes to signage, according to a press release. (Thanks to THE BLAZE).
It is just another example of
how local, state and the federal governments are conspiring against
religions in general and religious expression in particular. This agenda
is in direct conflict with provisions of the United States Constitution, and
it's way past the time when we, as Americans, and churches as religious
organizations, need to stand up and raise hell.
That's MY AMERICAN OPINION, respectfully submitted.
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