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Old 07-07-2012, 05:22 PM
 
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I read that - and that was 4 years a go - now he is simply holding Bible studies in a building that he constructed following all city codes and which was permitted - he is being hounded.
If he followed all the codes why are there code violations? Oh ya, that's right, he lied about the whole purpose for building it in the first place.
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:24 PM
 
Location: in a cabin overlooking the mountains
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Sorry, it's his property and he should be able to do whatever he likes, regardless of whether or not it bothers you.
Oh does that include running a meth lab? In the name of god of course.
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:27 PM
 
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The most curious thing to me is how Kryptologos was ever able to get 70 followers to join his Church:

https://www.youtube.com/user/kryptologos

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Old 07-07-2012, 05:28 PM
 
Location: Baltimore
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Oh does that include running a meth lab? In the name of god of course.
Yes, and if you say differently, you are nothing less than Beelzebub!!!!!

Signed,
Meth-heads for Jesus
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:33 PM
 
Location: Murfreesboro (nearer Smyrna), TN
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Building codes apply whether you host people for bible study or orgies.
So, if you build a game room into/onto your house, you need special parking and signage as though it were a bar, convenience store, ...whatever. I converted my attached garage into a living room-like area. Should I put up exit signs?

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Old 07-07-2012, 05:37 PM
 
Location: Murfreesboro (nearer Smyrna), TN
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Oh does that include running a meth lab? In the name of god of course.
Any legal use, certainly. Why are libs always so open-minded and enlightened and fighting for people's rights to do what is legal, UNTIL it is something LEGAL with which they disagree. "

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Old 07-07-2012, 05:41 PM
 
Location: Murfreesboro (nearer Smyrna), TN
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If he followed all the codes why are there code violations? Oh ya, that's right, he lied about the whole purpose for building it in the first place.
What are saying is that every room in the house can be used for only ONE purpose? The garage is meant for holding my cars. If I use it to build things or to have a meeting for any social group, it is a code violation because these are not the intended use for a garage, right?

Charles Sands
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:42 PM
 
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Here's the history from four years ago:
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-01-17/news/michael-salman-wants-to-build-a-church-in-his-backyard-his-neighbors-aren-t-buying-it/


Keep in mind he moved into a neighborhood with a HOA(CC&R). The neighborhood was zoned to allow churches but the permit he got from the county was basically for a large storage building with no permits for electrical or plumbing. If he would've followed the code to the letter it would've been built back then. But he wanted to do things his own way.
Whoever didn't clicked on this link and read it really should.
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:43 PM
 
Location: California
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Default Man Faces 60 Days Behind Bars for Hosting "Bible Study" on His Property

If he is breaking the law I would think a fine would be enough, I don't see how he has hurt anyone.
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Old 07-07-2012, 05:44 PM
 
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Any legal use, certainly. Why are libs always so open-minded and enlightened and fighting for people's rights to do what is legal, UNTIL it is something LEGAL with which they disagree. "

Charles Sands
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But, the church was not legal according to city/county zoning/building codes. The courts determined that Salman could, indeed, hold church services in his building, but only if he complied with local zoning/building laws.
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A January 4, 2010, ruling made it clear that the Salmans are not prohibited from running a church or hosting worship services on their property, but if they do so, they must be in compliance with fire and zoning codes. Read more: Father of six faces 60 days behind bars for hosting Bible study in his OWN home against city rules | Mail Online
He knew the laws when he bought the property - nobody pulled a fast one on him.
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