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DOJ Article
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DOJ Closes RLUIPA Investigation After Church Obtains Zoning Approval
On March 5, the Civil Rights Division closed its investigation of whether Rockaway Township, New Jersey violated the rights of a church under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). The invest...
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Comments hit a raw nerve
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Comments hit a raw nerve
David,
When you read this (and you know you will because Ted will point you to it) I want you to ponder the following line that I know yo...
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DOJ-ENDS INVESTIGATION!
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In short the DOJ has found NO basis in Christ Church's complaint that they were treated unfairly. According to the town attorney this investigation has cost the town tens of thousands of dollars.
Lisa
Rockaway Twp. cleared in church probe
BY ROB JENNINGS
DAILY RECORD
Tuesday, March...
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And So It Begins...
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I wonder if they'll be going door to door.
Here's the phrase that struck me: "...sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to irreligious people..."
Good grief, what is this thing among us? Are we really the "great unsaved" to them? Are we their new crusade?
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Last nights council meeting
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Last night at the town council meeting I asked Mr. Press about his letter to the editor and was surprised by his response. First of all he said 'I have a right to write a letter...I had no idea if it would get printed'. While I agree that he has a right to free speech I asked him what his intentions were in the l...
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David Press in todays DR
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I cannot imagine what he was think when he wrote his letter to the editor that was published in todays DR. Perhaps he should have taken the high road as he wished others to do. Such a shame he cannot lead by example instead of sinking to the depths that he has today. From speaking with his brother, I know thi...
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The Gospels
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With all this CC stuff going on all around me, I decided to read the Gospels of the bible to see for myself what is going on there. Many of you are Christian, and so you already know this, but for those that are not, here are my overall observations. It took me about a week in my spare time to read the four - - - Ma...
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Message to Maier
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Mr. Maier,
You have indicated that you were not referring to legal issues in my background when you made your original post. Although your post could have been interpreted to have been directly referring to me, you have offered a plausible clarification. I accept your explanation for your stat...
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Message to JohnQ
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JohnQ wrote:
Hey fenerty - why so worried about our town? Did you not run away to N.C. in order to avoid some serious problems involving underage children?
John,
I suggest you amend your statement and stick with facts. Please acknowledge that you know nothing about my backgrou...
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Question to Maier
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Mr. Maier,
Just curious, but what if someone on a forum were to post the following statement directed at you:
"Did you not run away to N.J. in order to avoid some serious problems involving underage children?"
What action would you take?
Craig
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Notice to All Forum members
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Since several of you seem intent on spreading false information regarding my background, I'll clear it all up for you. I have nothing to hide. I have no criminal background of any shape or form. The charges several of you have suggested are completely without merit. I will give those of you that have ma...
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Typical Evengelical Crapulance
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Church Fires Teacher for Being Female
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (Aug. 21) - The minister of a church that dismissed a female Sunday School teacher after adopting what it called a literal interpretation of the Bible says a woman can perform any job - outside of the church.
The First Baptist Church dism...
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One more little problem for Ireland
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Signed into law January 11, 2007:
GOVERNOR CORZINE SIGNS LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AT SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS
TRENTON - Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed legislation to help ensure that child care and educational facilities are environmentally safe for the ch...
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Protect your water... get involved...
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NEW JERSEY HIGHLANDS COALITION
170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931 Ph 908.234.1225 fax 908.234.1189
ALERT!
Your Water is at Stake!
Your Participation is Needed!
Highlands Council Public Hearing
Thursday, February 22, 5:00 pm
Public Safety Academy,...
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Law gives congregations a potent weapon against towns
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REAL ESTATE NEWS
The Record
Monday, February 19, 2007
By JOHN CHADWICK
STAFF WRITER
The tiny borough of Rockleigh is waging a battle that many larger communities have lost: It's trying to block a religious congregation's building plans.
The dispute has reached the state'...
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More good news for the environment
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More Good news for Rockaway Twp. and well maybe not such great news for Christ Church.
http://www.nj.gov/dep/dccrequest/
NOTICE TO ALL CHILD CARE CENTER LICENSE APPLICANTS
As of January 2007, a final licensing regulation [pdf 68 Kb] is in effect requiring applicants pursuing ch...
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More reasons to protect our water from harm
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Chemical found in water supplies
Tests are under way on likely carcinogen
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
BY TOM HESTER AND BRIAN MURRAY
Star-Ledger Staff
Low levels of a likely carcinogenic chemical used to make nonstick cookware and all-weather clothing have been found in drinking wat...
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Breaking News
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Just got a call from Rob Jennings. Since the town officially approved the application, CC has officially dropped the RLUIPA lawsuit. They did, however, reserve the right to file new suits regarding the remaining conditions that the town set. Those however, wouldnt (probably) be RLUIPA based and w...
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Planning Board Meeting tonight
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FYI tonight the planning board will be presented with the resolution on the CC application. It is short notice, but be there if you can.
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Our schools overseen by county superintendant???
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http://njasa.net/7017101113113930877/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=287024&C=53273
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U.S. SMUGGLING CHARGE for Mega Church
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U.S. detains Brazil mega-church founders over cashThe husband-and-wife leaders of a Brazilian mega-church are in U.S. custody after their arrest in Miami on charges of smuggling currency.
BY CASEY WOODS
cwoods@MiamiHerald.com
PHOTO FROM THEIR WEBSITE
ARRESTED AT MIA: Sonia Morae...
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Mega-Headache
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Mega-Headache
Church fights town restrictions on services.
Sarah Pulliam | posted 1/15/2007 09:23AM
Megachurch and state are colliding in a dispute over a church's expansion plans in a New Jersey suburb. Rockaway Township approved Christ Church's plan to build a new sanctuary, but att...
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Another Genius
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
First Amendment & Zoning Boards
I just read an article at Christianity Today about Christ Church in New Jersey who needs to build a new sanctuary. The suburb they are located in "approved" their request with 45 conditions. Things like - you can't have Friday or Sunday...
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NEW JERSEY HIGHLANDS COALITION ALERT!
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NJ Highlands Coalition
170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931 Ph 908.234.1225 fax 908.234.1189
ALERT!
Your Participation is Needed!
6 Public Hearings in the Next 20 days
You helped pass the NJ Highlands Act – now help put a strong Highlands Regional Master Plan in place!
The adopt...
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Is this the New "DOTY" ?
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