
Are Church Bells a Freedom of Religion or Disturbing the Peace?
ABC News -- After opening in a new location, The Cathedral of Christ the King started playing a recording of church bells every half hour -- every day -- from morning to night. To neighbors, it was a rude shock interrupting the peace and quiet of the community. To the church, it was a way to worship God. Inevitably the case ended up in court where the judge sided with the neighbors -- she ordered the bells silenced except on Sundays and church holidays. The church leader, Bishop Rick Painter, was given a 10 day jail sentence, which was suspended, and three years probation. What do you think? Is chiming church bells daily on the half-hour outrageous? Or are the neighbors overreacting? Is this a case of religious freedom or disturbing the peace? Tell...