Ohio Church Sues City Over 24/7 Homeless Ministry Dispute

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A church in Bryan, Ohio, is suing the city after its pastor was charged with violating city ordinances for running a 24/7 homeless ministry in the church building. The pastor and his attorney claim that city officials are trying to push the ministry out of the town, while the city argues that the church is not in compliance with local and state laws. The church is seeking a federal judge's protection against what it sees as violations of its constitutional rights to free exercise of religion and government hostility to religion.
Topics:nation#homeless-ministry#lawsuit#legalreligious-rights#ohio#religious-freedom#zoning-ordinance
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