Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. This is an update on our recent court case. This week we went to the State Court to fight for the Bible Board in front of our home. The Board is used to quote scripture to the 2500+ cars that pass in front of our home on a daily basis. It went well "we believe". Our point that Political and other signage is given exceptions and certain circumstances that do not need a permit, while religious speech is required to have a permit, was emphasised in the appeal. This is an issue of treating non-religious differently than religious. This City has a big problem with persecuting religious folks. I pray this changes with the new administration. There is a change in our plan for federal intervention. We thought that if Suzanne went to the appeal and if the decision was against her we would be able to file the lawsuit in federal court but meeting with our attorney's yesterday that would not be the case. To make sure the Federal case sticks she would have to appeal to the Arizona Court of Appeals. After that if there is still an unfavorable decision than we can file our lawsuit in reference to the sign. The attorney's did inform us that it would be good to keep the suit separate so that our issues are clear.
I did get the extension for filing the Appeal Memorandum. I will be asking for oral argument so when that happens we need all those in support to stand up and let this state know that what is happening here in our City is an injustice and discrimination against religious meetings. If we receive an unfavorable decision in this court we will then be filing the Federal Lawsuit. The great news is that the Pacific Justice Institute and our attorneys will be working together to fight this. As some of you know the PJI is fighting a similar case that happened this year in California.
I just want to thank everyone who support us in many ways. Prayer, financial and such comes from people who care. As Christians we want to be good neighbors. We live in this neighborhood also. The park is across from us, we have 2500+ cars in front of our home on a daily basis and our street is an arterial street. So we do not live in a small quiet neighborhood. Our meetings do not disturb the tranquility of the neighborhood, traffic or parking. Our guest never park in the street, we have 4.6 acres of land that anyone can park on. That is room for over 100+ cars. We are not loud in the sense of noisy. As a matter of fact during the weekend the sounds coming from the park during the weekend overbear our noise. This is why we are so baffled on why this City believes it can prosecute us? Our neighbors on the other hand have get together where they park in the street, are loud, cause traffic concerns and yet they do not need a permit. The only conclusion we have is that we are prosecuted because they are religious and because they are religious they need a permit. This has been made very clear in court by testimony. Folks this is not a battle only for us but every church that has home studies, cell groups, home groups and ministries that begin in the home are all in threat. If you meet weekly at your home with more than 2 guests, according to the City you are in violation. If someone complains about your 2 or more people meeting in your home for Bible Study the City will prosecute you. This is true, documented and testified on. Sounds ridiculous? We feel the same way and that is why we are taking this to court. Non-Commercial Private meetings even religious must be protected. PRIVATE IS PRIVATE. NOT COMMERCIAL is NOT COMMERCIAL. Churches these days are open to the public and they are commercial they have signs in the front, they invite the general public to come in, they are not discretionary on who comes in. This is not our case. We are not open to the public, we do not invite the general public and believe me I am very discretionary on who comes to my home. My family lives there. My personal items and goods are there. There is a big difference. Well I rattled off enough. Please keep us in prayer and thank you all for your constant support. In Christ we are always victorious.
Showing posts with label Claude Mattox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Claude Mattox. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Say Goodbye To Claude Mattox!!!!
Claude Mattox has been part of the City Council for 8 years. Our City is now known of having the worst education and the worst jobs. Claude Mattox is part of the problem and not the solution. If he could not get it right in 8 years what makes him think he can get it done as a Mayor.
The Record of Claude Mattox:
1) Calls Christians who have bible studies out of their homes: RELIGIOUS ZEALOTS
2) Prohibits Home Bible Studies and is against those who worship at their home.
3) Believes Churches in Communities are a nusiance and have caused many parking and traffic issues and they need to be restricted.
4) Voted Against Churches and religious institutions by changing parking restrictions.
5) Refused to react when Christians called and sent letters requesting intervention to the religious prosecutions against Christians.
6) When Christians were requesting help to the City Council Claude Mattox got up and walked off as if indicating he has no time for such foolishness.
Claude Mattox is not the man for this City. The only reason he won his district is because no one else ran against him. He has neglected to become involved in the issues of our City when it came to immigration. Even though his district carries many of the issues of immigration he remained silent. He does not care for people who even stands for his beliefs but rather plays politics.
We need to say Good bye to Claude Mattox!!! Pass this on! Put this in your blogs, emails, on the web and search engines. SAY GOOD BYE TO MATTOX!!!
The Record of Claude Mattox:
1) Calls Christians who have bible studies out of their homes: RELIGIOUS ZEALOTS
2) Prohibits Home Bible Studies and is against those who worship at their home.
3) Believes Churches in Communities are a nusiance and have caused many parking and traffic issues and they need to be restricted.
4) Voted Against Churches and religious institutions by changing parking restrictions.
5) Refused to react when Christians called and sent letters requesting intervention to the religious prosecutions against Christians.
6) When Christians were requesting help to the City Council Claude Mattox got up and walked off as if indicating he has no time for such foolishness.
Claude Mattox is not the man for this City. The only reason he won his district is because no one else ran against him. He has neglected to become involved in the issues of our City when it came to immigration. Even though his district carries many of the issues of immigration he remained silent. He does not care for people who even stands for his beliefs but rather plays politics.
We need to say Good bye to Claude Mattox!!! Pass this on! Put this in your blogs, emails, on the web and search engines. SAY GOOD BYE TO MATTOX!!!
Plan Update...
Well we received our plan corrections from the reviewers. I still can not believe that these are the things that need to be done to have private worship. It is also coming to the time when the City of Phoenix need to respond to the notice of intent to sue. It is going to be a very eventful week. Suzanne and I are getting prepared to do the things we need to do to defend our rights and the rights of all those who chose to worship and have studies out of their home. So please pray for us. I want to thank all of you who have shown so much support for us. Thank you.
One of the things they are requesting us to do is run a 600 foot taper running North from our property. This will tear up two of our neighbors yards. I personally do not understand why they are requesting such a long taper but if that is what they are requesting and we have to do it then we have no choice. One of the traffic guys stated that we can appeal. LOL. NO WAY! Appeal yeah right. Last time we appealled we were sent through the ringer. Not this time. We will just do it. The crazy this is that this taper will run almost all the way to Belmont the street just North of us. Also a 150 foot taper running South. It will look like a huge funnel into our home. I personally do not get it but if so be it so be. Of course we will fight the whole thing in our own appeal. In the U.S. District Court. So please continue to pray for us.
Also the Mayoral race is on this year. Guess who is running for Mayor??? CLAUDE MATTOX. Can you believe that, Mayor?? Not if I can help it. Suzanne and I are contacting all our friends and making sure this man is not voted in. NO WAY! He needs to go. Claude Mattox is not a friend of the constitution or of religious people. This man has caused so much grief to us and other religious communities. It is time for him to go!! My wife and I are voting for Stanton. We believe this man is a family man and involved in many charitable religious works, is the man who should represent and give us a voice in Phoenix. As for City Council District 5, please pray because I am thinking about running for District 5. I not only want to represent the people but also protect our constitution and the rights of the people and stop all those religious lawsuits that are costing our City 1000's because politians want to please the people rather than obeying the law. We will also be looking to see who the canidates are who are running and try to find someone who has the same values as Stanton. Please pray and please pass the word. It is time that we as a Christian Community tell all those politians who have voted against us and against our rights that it is the end for you! STANTON for MAYOR!
One of the things they are requesting us to do is run a 600 foot taper running North from our property. This will tear up two of our neighbors yards. I personally do not understand why they are requesting such a long taper but if that is what they are requesting and we have to do it then we have no choice. One of the traffic guys stated that we can appeal. LOL. NO WAY! Appeal yeah right. Last time we appealled we were sent through the ringer. Not this time. We will just do it. The crazy this is that this taper will run almost all the way to Belmont the street just North of us. Also a 150 foot taper running South. It will look like a huge funnel into our home. I personally do not get it but if so be it so be. Of course we will fight the whole thing in our own appeal. In the U.S. District Court. So please continue to pray for us.
Also the Mayoral race is on this year. Guess who is running for Mayor??? CLAUDE MATTOX. Can you believe that, Mayor?? Not if I can help it. Suzanne and I are contacting all our friends and making sure this man is not voted in. NO WAY! He needs to go. Claude Mattox is not a friend of the constitution or of religious people. This man has caused so much grief to us and other religious communities. It is time for him to go!! My wife and I are voting for Stanton. We believe this man is a family man and involved in many charitable religious works, is the man who should represent and give us a voice in Phoenix. As for City Council District 5, please pray because I am thinking about running for District 5. I not only want to represent the people but also protect our constitution and the rights of the people and stop all those religious lawsuits that are costing our City 1000's because politians want to please the people rather than obeying the law. We will also be looking to see who the canidates are who are running and try to find someone who has the same values as Stanton. Please pray and please pass the word. It is time that we as a Christian Community tell all those politians who have voted against us and against our rights that it is the end for you! STANTON for MAYOR!
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