Monday, March 15, 2010
GILBERT, Ariz. — The national Alliance Defense Fund says a town code that bars religious assemblies in private homes in the Arizona community of Gilbert is unconstitutional.
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The Oasis of Truth church began meeting at Pastor Joe Sutherland's house in November and rotated homes several times a week for Bible study and fellowship.
The Oasis of Truth church began meeting at Pastor Joe Sutherland's house in November and rotated homes several times a week for Bible study and fellowship.
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A Gilbert code compliance officer hit the church with a violation notice after seeing a sign near a road advertising a Sunday service.
A Gilbert code compliance officer hit the church with a violation notice after seeing a sign near a road advertising a Sunday service.
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A zoning administrator told the church that Bible studies, church leadership meetings and fellowship activities are not permitted in private homes.
A zoning administrator told the church that Bible studies, church leadership meetings and fellowship activities are not permitted in private homes.
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The Scottsdale-based group has filed an appeal with the town of Gilbert, contending its code violates the U.S. Constitution.
The Scottsdale-based group has filed an appeal with the town of Gilbert, contending its code violates the U.S. Constitution.
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