[RitaOK]

Any coffee clatch can now parade as a “church”, deserving of special privilege?

Somehow, speaking for myself, I bet there is more to this sob story.

[WayneS]

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

In your opinion, does the first amendment protect rights, or does it regulate "special privileges"?

[WayneS]

...and yes, there is more to it. The city of Lake Worth recently enacted a licensing requirement for churches.