Mark 13:13 “You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.”
Christians in Plano, Texas are no longer breaking the law when they gather to praise God.
The Agape Resource and Assistance Center had been holding Bible studies in the homes of members before the city told them they violated an ordinance that you cannot have more than 8 people inside a home at any one time.
The ministry contacted the Liberty Institute who informed the city they were in violation of the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
“It is unlawful and unjust for the City of Plano to ban the ministry of Agape Resources and Assistance from fulfilling its calling to serve local women and children in crisis,” Hiram Sasser, Liberty Institute’s director of litigation, stated. “We are hopeful that the City of Plano will lift its unlawful ban, and no further legal action will be necessary. This is an outrageous violation of our client’s religious freedom.”
The city of Plano responded June 12th with a letter apologizing for an error.
“It has come to the [city’s] attention that the aforementioned Notice was issued in error and should therefore be disregarded,” Cynthia O’Banner from the city wrote in the response letter. “As previously conveyed, the City of Plano appreciates Agape Resource & Assistance Center for services rendered to citizens in need. Please accept our apology for the misunderstanding.”
