Christian Woman Forbidden From Passing Out Water, Sharing Gospel

[Sola_Fide]

http://www.abc15.com//dpp/news/region_phoenix_metro/central_phoenix/valley-woman-told-she-could-not-hand-out-free-bottled-water-in-summer-heat

The group brought several cases of bottled water to give away in the 112-degree heat, but said a Neighborhood Preservation Inspector told the group they had to stop handing out the water or would be cited.

“It was really hot and yeah we wanted to show God's love and a small act of kindness is a great way to do that without shoving it down someone's throat,” said Crow-Smith.

The Rutherford Institute , a non-profit civil liberties organization, stepped in to represent Crow-Smith and calls this is “a violation of Crow-Smith's First Amendment right to freely exercise her religion, her Fourteenth Amendment due process rights, as well as Arizona's Free Exercise of Religion Act.”

"It is a sad day when local government officials prohibit Americans from such charitable acts as giving water to the thirsty in their city," said John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute.

In a letter to the city , Whitehead demanded the City issue a formal, written apology to Crow-Smith, assure her no City officials will interfere in future with her distribution of water, and require City workers go through training on the proper enforcement of the City’s code.

If not, a lawsuit could follow.

A city spokesperson was working on a statement but did not have one ready by the end of the business day Monday.

But Crow-Smith said she hopes to avoid a lawsuit and just wants to be able to hand out water.

“But I don't think it's even about religious beliefs. I think anybody should be able to giveaway water on the sidewalk to anybody. It's hot and it's a nice thing to do,” said Crow-Smith.

 

[Southron]

Neighborhood Preservation Inspector?

 

[Sola_Fide]

Neighborhood Preservation Inspector?

Yeah. Its all for our safety.

 

[Natural Citizen]

http://www.abc15.com//dpp/news/regi...ot-hand-out-free-bottled-water-in-summer-heat

I don't understand your general gripe here. The thread title has been editorialized a little differently than what I got from the paper. Which opens the door for different discussion on it. Not that I'm for or against it. I'm fine with that discussion.

 

[Origanalist]

I wonder if it's only Christians who need a permit to hand out free water?

 

[BlackTerrel]

Dana Crow-Smith said a City of Phoenix worker came up to her during the First Friday festival in downtown Phoenix last month and told her she was violating city code by handing out free water because she did not have a permit.

You need a permit to hand out water now? Man this shit pisses me off...

 

[pcosmar]

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

I have been saying,,

All the hate by Christians is going to come back and bite them.

 

[Tankbot85]

No one wants to listen to christians preach in 112 degree weather. The water i am fine with.

 

[BlackTerrel]

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

I have been saying,,

All the hate by Christians is going to come back and bite them.

What are you on about? This woman wanted to hand out water.

What's the problem.

 

[BlackTerrel]

No one wants to listen to christians preach in 112 degree weather. The water i am fine with.

Then don't listen. It's a free country.

I think the issue would be on a libertarian forum people would be upset that someone's rights were violated. I'm guessing if the religion in question were of a different persuasion we'd see more sympathy here.

 

[Danke]

Then don't listen. It's a free country.

I think the issue would be on a libertarian forum people would be upset that someone's rights were violated. I'm guessing if the religion in question were of a different persuasion we'd see more sympathy here.

What?!?!

Religion doesn't matter in this case, she should be free to hand out water, period.

 

[Sola_Fide]

No one wants to listen to christians preach in 112 degree weather. The water i am fine with.

People who are awake understand that supporting freedom for speech they disagree with is the sure way to protect their own freedom of speech.

 

[Origanalist]

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[Origanalist]

People who are awake understand that supporting freedom for speech they disagree with is the sure way to protect their own freedom of speech.

Tankbot speaks for everybody, dontcha know.

 

[AGRP]

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

I have been saying,,

All the hate by Christians is going to come back and bite them.

Thanks. Ill make sure I wont turn my back on you for your personal beliefs the next time you get abused by the state.

 

[brooks009]

Your thread title is misleading. It should read " Woman forbidden from passing out water" . She can preach all she wants just not with water.

 

[pcosmar]

Thanks. Ill make sure I wont turn my back on you for your personal beliefs the next time you get abused by the state.

Good to know,, Though if history is a guide,,I don't expect any but God on my side.

I was speaking of the Muslim Hate,,and interdenominational bitterness,, the general intolerance I have known in churches.
Some folks don't think the same will ever be turned back on them. It will.

 

[Origanalist]

Good to know,, Though if history is a guide,,I don't expect any but God on my side.

I was speaking of the Muslim Hate,,and interdenominational bitterness,, the general intolerance I have known in churches.
Some folks don't think the same will ever be turned back on them. It will.

I get what you're saying. But the same can be said about any group. Athiests, Muslims, homosexuals etc.etc.etc.

 

[BlackTerrel]

What?!?!

Religion doesn't matter in this case, she should be free to hand out water, period.

Obviously. I was speaking to some who used this as a reason to get a dig in at Christians.

 

[BlackTerrel]

Good to know,, Though if history is a guide,,I don't expect any but God on my side.

I was speaking of the Muslim Hate,,and interdenominational bitterness,, the general intolerance I have known in churches.
Some folks don't think the same will ever be turned back on them. It will.

As opposed to other religions - all of which are peaceful and would never preach intolerance

Why are Christians the only acceptable target?