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A mob disrupted a planned gathering with Jewish visitors at a pro-Israel church in California, shouting vulgarities at attendees through bullhorns and blocking their path as they attempted to leave, a new lawsuit claims.
The Mission Church of Carlsbad and The Christian & Jewish Alliance of San Diego claim they are facing a "campaign of disruption and harassment" due to their members' support for Israel, according to the federal complaint filed on Tuesday by attorneys with First Liberty Institute and Jones Day.
“We at The Mission Church simply want to be able to worship and support our local Jewish community without fear or intimidation," Pastor JC Cooper said in a statement. "It's of the utmost importance that our congregation feels safe in our house of worship."
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The Mission Church of Carlsbad and The Christian & Jewish Alliance of San Diego claim they are facing a "campaign of disruption and harassment" due to their members' support for Israel, according to the federal complaint filed on Tuesday by attorneys with First Liberty Institute and Jones Day.
“We at The Mission Church simply want to be able to worship and support our local Jewish community without fear or intimidation," Pastor JC Cooper said in a statement. "It's of the utmost importance that our congregation feels safe in our house of worship."
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Anti-Israel mob hit with FACE Act complaint after disrupting Christian, Jewish interfaith services
Christian congregants and Jewish visitors at a pro-Israel church in California had planned to worship together before a mob disrupted the event by shouting vulgarities at attendees through bullhorns