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New Report: Record High Hostility and Violence Against Churches in America
Attacks on houses of worship are at an all-time high. 436 incidents occurred in 2023—more than double the number in 2022.
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Hawaii Rabbi Harassed for Hosting Religious Gatherings at Home
Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky is facing more than $40,000 in zoning fines for hosting religious gatherings at home.
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Officials Ban Church Services in Pastor’s Barn
A New Hampshire town won’t let Pastor Howard Kaloogian use his barn for small religious services.
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City Drops Criminal Charges Against Pastor Who Kept the Church Open
The city of Bryan, Ohio has agreed to drop all criminal charges against Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place Church. But the legal fight is not over yet.
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Legal Fight for Dad’s Place Church in Bryan, Ohio is Just Beginning
This week, we filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Bryan, Ohio for discriminating and harassing our client, Dad’s Place Church.
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Pastor Arraigned, Charged With ‘Criminal’ Activity of Opening Church 24/7
We went to court to defend Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place. He’s facing criminal charges for opening his church 24/7 to minister and serve anyone who needs it.