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#1 Stadtplan

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Posted 05 December 2020 - 02:44 PM

A local faith-based non-profit organization called The Justice Reform to build 100-bed residence for survivors of human trafficking called The Justice Residences.  The site will be located on the property of Mercy Culture Church (formerly Calvary Cathedral) 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Dr. 

 

More info here on their website:

https://www.thejusti...m.com/our-goals

 

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An interesting story of transformation of these properties and these ministries.  Mercy Culture Church was formed on April 21, 2019 (Easter Sunday) and was meeting at Paschal High School quickly outgrowing that space.   They were given control of the property on Oakhurst Scenic Dr. in early 2020 by Calvary Cathedral along with control of the private school onsite with weekly attendance in the range of 1,000 to 2,000 churchgoers.  As you may recall Calvary Cathedral sustained a direct hit by a tornado on March 28, 2000 destroying their property.  Interestingly enough, the prayer tower steeple remained standing.  On June 1, 2001 Calvary Cathedral purchased the former Midtown Church of Christ property on Oakhurst Scenic Drive and on January 7, 2002, Calvary sold two downtown properties to Pier 1 Imports for their new corporate headquarters which will eventually become the new City Hall. 

 

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Posted 08 April 2022 - 08:24 AM

This wedge of property is highly visible from I-35W.  It appears zoning change was initially denied for this project due to being incompatible to surrounding land uses and parking impact for the church:

 

https://www.fortwort...-and-docket.pdf

 

Development Impact Analysis:

 

Land Use Compatibility
 
The applicant is proposing a zoning change to amend their current PD 586 to add transitional housing. Surrounding land uses consist of single-family to the north and east, church and private school directly south and I-35W to the west. The current zoning is for church related uses. The proposed transitional home would be located on the site operated by the church, however, is not compatible with surrounding single-family and school related land uses. The proposed use would also eliminate much needed parking for the existing church,
which would result in parking continuing to overflow into the neighborhood. As a result, the proposed zoning request is not compatible at this location.  Comprehensive Plan Consistency – Northeast The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Community Facilities. The proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
 
However, the requested zoning change is not consistent with the following Comprehensive Plan policies:
• Promote measures to ensure that all types of residential developments are compatible in scale to abutting residential developments. A dramatic difference in lot size and units per acre should be discouraged for new development immediately adjacent to existing development or platted and zoned property, unless mitigation is provided to minimize the effects of the new use.
 
Public Notification
Development Impact Analysis
• Encourage infill development of compatible, single-family homes in existing neighborhoods to preserve and protect residential neighborhoods.
 
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Posted 08 April 2022 - 08:29 AM

Weekly just wrote about this. Its a lot of drama.

https://www.fwweekly...sing-territory/

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Posted 08 April 2022 - 09:39 AM

Star-Telegram did too,

Oakhurst residents skeptical of Fort Worth churchs plans to house trafficking victims

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Posted 08 April 2022 - 11:25 AM

I'm gonna keep my personal thoughts about that church my personal thoughts... but it seems like there's always something questionable happening when it comes to Mercy.  


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Posted 08 April 2022 - 02:21 PM

I'm gonna keep my personal thoughts about that church my personal thoughts... but it seems like there's always something questionable happening when it comes to Mercy.  

What has been noted by people in the press is that Mercy Culture church has a habit of explicitly and vocally endorsing political candidates and has a stated agenda on their website to fill local elected offices with candidates they approve of.  

 

What is often mentioned in the press is that part of the "deal" between churches and government is that churches may be exempt from paying taxes however they are not allowed to endorse candidates (likely other limitations as well).  And that endorsing political candidates or parties could (or does*) jeopardize their tax-exempt status.  They seem to be testing this so I expect will remain a lightning rod for years to come. 

 

*I am far from an expert on this - just repeating what I have read from memory.



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Posted 08 April 2022 - 04:27 PM

Churches have been creeping over that line for a long time and it happens far more often than is reported.  According to this 2018 article, the IRS has only ever revoked the non-profit status of one church.  They have nothing to be afraid of unless the IRS has been really busy in the last 4 years.



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Posted 11 April 2022 - 04:28 PM

The church was withdrawn their zoning application.  Very detailed summary from Fort Worth Report: https://fortworthrep...king-survivors/



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Posted 11 April 2022 - 05:38 PM

The church was withdrawn their zoning application.  Very detailed summary from Fort Worth Report: https://fortworthrep...king-survivors/


That is some very thorough / detailed reporting. One minor error I caught. They said Interstate 35 runs from Kansas to the southern border of Texas. Last time I checked, it starts in Duluth, MN and runs all the way to Laredo, TX.

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Posted 25 May 2023 - 11:30 PM

This project is back in the news:
https://www.star-tel...e275779861.html

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Posted 09 April 2024 - 12:23 AM

Mercy Culture Church wants to build $13.2M religious discipleship center in Fort Worth

BY HARRISON MANTAS APRIL 08, 2024 5:13 PM

https://www.star-tel...l#storylink=cpy

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Posted 09 July 2024 - 03:06 PM

It appears perhaps there's no (new) zoning change filed for this project but they are moving ahead with filing the New Commercial Building permit.  My guess is they're not calling this "residences" anymore but rather a "religious Discipleship Center."  115 occupancy listed below for "Residential Sleeping Rooms"
 
 
Project Description:
The Justice Reform Discipleship Center
Construct new religious Discipleship Center
 
Job Value($): $13,200,000.00
COMMERCIALUse: Mixed Use
 
Occupancy Classification:A-3 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:4979 Occupant Load:212 Use Description: Dining Hall & Exercise Room - Level 00
Occupancy Classification:B Construction Type:VB Square Footage:2572 Occupant Load:18 Use Description:Business Offices - Level 00
Occupancy Classification:S-1 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:2106 Occupant Load:10 Use Description:Kitchen & Storage Rooms - Level 00
Occupancy Classification:A-3 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:471 Occupant Load:32 Use Description:Gathering Rooms - Level 01
Occupancy Classification:R-2 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:11558 Occupant Load:58 Use Description:Residential Sleeping Rooms - Level 01
Occupancy Classification:S-1 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:177 Occupant Load:1 Use Description:Storage Room - Level 01
Occupancy Classification:A-3 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:593 Occupant Load:40 Use Description:Gathering Rooms - Level 02
Occupancy Classification:R-2 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:11295 Occupant Load:57 Use Description:Residential Sleeping Rooms - Level 02
Occupancy Classification:S-1 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:482 Occupant Load:2 Use Description:Storage Room - Level 02


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Posted 09 July 2024 - 06:00 PM


It appears perhaps there's no (new) zoning change filed for this project but they are moving ahead with filing the New Commercial Building permit.  My guess is they're not calling this "residences" anymore but rather a "religious Discipleship Center."  115 occupancy listed below for "Residential Sleeping Rooms"
 
https://aca-prod.accela.com/CFW/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Development&TabName=Development&capID1=24DEV&capID2=00000&capID3=00XDB&agencyCode=CFW&IsToShowInspection= 
 
Project Description:
The Justice Reform Discipleship Center
Construct new religious Discipleship Center
 
Job Value($): $13,200,000.00
COMMERCIALUse: Mixed Use
 
Occupancy Classification:A-3 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:4979 Occupant Load:212 Use Description: Dining Hall & Exercise Room - Level 00
Occupancy Classification:B Construction Type:VB Square Footage:2572 Occupant Load:18 Use Description:Business Offices - Level 00
Occupancy Classification:S-1 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:2106 Occupant Load:10 Use Description:Kitchen & Storage Rooms - Level 00
Occupancy Classification:A-3 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:471 Occupant Load:32 Use Description:Gathering Rooms - Level 01
Occupancy Classification:R-2 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:11558 Occupant Load:58 Use Description:Residential Sleeping Rooms - Level 01
Occupancy Classification:S-1 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:177 Occupant Load:1 Use Description:Storage Room - Level 01
Occupancy Classification:A-3 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:593 Occupant Load:40 Use Description:Gathering Rooms - Level 02
Occupancy Classification:R-2 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:11295 Occupant Load:57 Use Description:Residential Sleeping Rooms - Level 02
Occupancy Classification:S-1 Construction Type:VB Square Footage:482 Occupant Load:2 Use Description:Storage Room - Level 02


Mercy Culture Church files permits for religious discipleship center in Fort Worth
BY HARRISON MANTAS JULY 09, 2024 5:18 PM

https://www.star-tel...l#storylink=cpy

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Posted 14 July 2024 - 12:49 AM

Cult indoctrination center? Who are these people? They have a history of pushing legal boundaries already. They don't want to to talk to neighbors, give only minimal information to civil authorities. It seems these sorts of organizations are hidden out on west Texas ranches or in Waco. This looks likea residential compound, is that what they are seeking a permit for?



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Posted 17 July 2024 - 02:06 PM

Fort Worth will require public hearings on Mercy Culture’s ‘religious discipleship center’
By Harrison Mantas July 17, 2024 2:46 PM
 
Here's the building permit review comments to-date regarding the zoning matter:
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Posted 06 August 2024 - 08:21 AM

Record SP-24-013: 
Site Plan Amendment
Record Status: Applied
 
Work Location
2001 OAKHURST SCENIC DR
 
Project Description:
The Justice Reform Discipleship Center
Discipleship Center
The Justice Reform is creating a new construction split-level three story Discipleship Center on the land currently owned by Mercy Culture Church. The building is meant to disciple women to spiritual healing.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
Site Acreage:12.46
Parking Required: 481
Parking Provided: 661
 
DATES
DRC Date: 08/29/2024


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Posted 06 August 2024 - 09:51 AM

The building is meant to disciple women to spiritual healing.

Disciple as a verb?  What does that even mean?  Sounds like it's a residence...


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Posted 06 August 2024 - 07:19 PM

 

The building is meant to disciple women to spiritual healing.

Disciple as a verb?  What does that even mean?  Sounds like it's a residence...

 

It's Christian-speak that basically means mentoring



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Posted 07 August 2024 - 07:36 AM

Sounds more like brainwashing.


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Posted 31 August 2024 - 11:49 PM

There is a long history of religion-based political-control operations based in Fort Worth. J Frank Norris and his huge radio antenna; he killed someone in his office and skated, he pressed local government to close down Hell's Half Acre and inadvertently kick started Las Vegas. Kenneth Copeland begs poor widows to send their last social security dollars to him. Things have not changed that much over time. Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, a "college or university" fighting internally as to whether women can lead in religious roles. Teaching and requiring adherence to doctrines based on invisible (imaginary) supernatural forces by influential institutions is a recognized part of the history of Fort Worth.



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Posted 03 September 2024 - 02:18 PM

This case is a ZC (Zoning Change) now:

 
Record ZC-24-107: 
Zoning Change
Record Status: Applied


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Posted 03 September 2024 - 02:51 PM

There is a long history of religion-based political-control operations based in Fort Worth. J Frank Norris and his huge radio antenna; he killed someone in his office and skated, he pressed local government to close down Hell's Half Acre and inadvertently kick started Las Vegas. 

 

Ironic that you mention him since the property in question can loosely be traced back to his church.  Mercy Culture's building was previously occupied by Calvary Cathedral, the church that occupied the building at 5th and Penn prior to the tornado.  That facility was built by First Baptist Fort Worth after J. Frank Norris passed.



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Posted 03 September 2024 - 08:42 PM

Prior to Calvary Cathedral occupying the building, it was Midtown Church of Christ.  Midtown actually built the core building and its additions.



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Posted 03 September 2024 - 09:24 PM

Was JBB referring to the Calvary Cathedral at 5th and Penn, or Oakhurst Scenic?

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Posted 04 September 2024 - 05:56 AM

Was JBB referring to the Calvary Cathedral at 5th and Penn, or Oakhurst Scenic?

Same organization.  They moved from 5th and Penn to Oakhurst after the tornado destroyed their church.


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Posted 01 October 2024 - 01:07 PM

Mercy Culture accuses Fort Worth of discrimination over plans for human trafficking shelter
By Harrison Mantas October 01, 2024 12:11 PM
 
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Posted 01 October 2024 - 08:41 PM

Am I the only person that thinks it is monumentally stupid to be so vocal in publishing the location of a shelter for victims of human trafficking?  My wife volunteered for a short time at a battered women's shelter and was not told the location until after being background checked and trained.  Even then, she had to sign an agreement where she pledged to keep the location confidential.



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Posted 02 October 2024 - 08:22 AM

A Demand Letter sent to COFW Zoning Commission was posted publicly by the church on this website: https://www.thejusticereform.com/bold

 

full document: https://static1.squa... Commission.pdf

 

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Posted 02 October 2024 - 12:33 PM

 

Mercy Culture accuses Fort Worth of discrimination over plans for human trafficking shelter
By Harrison Mantas October 01, 2024 12:11 PM
 
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I can't roll my eyes hard enough at this...


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Posted 07 October 2024 - 04:23 PM

Mercy Culture Church will get a public hearing for its human trafficking victim shelter

BY HARRISON MANTAS OCTOBER 07, 2024 4:46 PM

https://www.star-tel...l#storylink=cpy

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Posted 10 October 2024 - 11:52 AM

Qanon has rotted peoples brains.

Unfortunately as we have seen with the recent Botanic Gardens issue, the City is adverse to being taken to court especially in cases likely to be taken all the way to the fully crazy US Supreme Court. They will cave.

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Posted 10 October 2024 - 01:00 PM

Qanon has rotted peoples brains.

Unfortunately as we have seen with the recent Botanic Gardens issue, the City is adverse to being taken to court especially in cases likely to be taken all the way to the fully crazy US Supreme Court. They will cave.

Caving sounds like the (financially) responsible thing to do on behalf of the rest of the city's taxpayers for a zoning issue.

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Posted 10 October 2024 - 08:53 PM

I gather that the church's base argument is that "Transitional Housing" falls within their rights as a religious organization for "PD-SU" 586 for church related activities.  Maybe they felt suckered into doing a zoning change vs sticking to their guns on the PD in the first place?  

 

On March 9, 2022 Case Number: ZC-22-035 was on the Zoning Commission docket but there was opposition voiced by neighbors to this case.  The staff recommendation was listed as "Denial" based on "Land Use Compatibility: Requested change is not compatible" to Amend PD 586 to allow transitional housing...so it appears that the church withdrew their zoning change application before the public hearing.  

 

Timeline of City Filings for this Project:

1/3/22 - Site Plan Amendment: SP-22-001 (Status = Close)
 
3/9/22 – Zoning Change ZC-22-035 (Status = Withdrawn) *see below 
Proposed Use: Transitional Housing
Request:
  • From: "PD-SU" for church related activities and signs that exceed the maximum height allowed in "CF", site plan required.
  • To: Amend PD 586 to allow transitional housing, site plan required
  • Land Use Compatibility: Requested change is not compatible
  • Comprehensive Plan Consistency: Requested change is consistent
  • Staff Recommendation: Denial
 
2/7/24 - Urban Forestry UFC24-0022 (Status = Awaiting Client Reply)
 
7/10/24 – Commercial New Building Permit PB24-10418 (Status = Awaiting Client Reply)
 
8/5/24 - Site Plan Amendment SP-24-013 (Status = In Review)
 
8/26/24 – Zoning Change ZC-24-107 (Status = Void) “WAS PREVIOUSLY SP-24-013”
 
 
from: ZC-22-035 (Status = Withdrawn) 
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The City outlines their process as follows: https://www.fortwort...-chart-2023.pdf
 
It's says you can reapply if your Zoning Change request is denied or I think you can also appeal the decision.
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Posted 12 October 2024 - 09:03 AM

The church leadership took to the pulpit two Sundays ago to lay out their grievances. Listen for yourself starting at the 1:18 mark thru the end:

 

https://www.youtube....-wO0BN9EPW4o7nh



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Posted 13 October 2024 - 08:33 PM

The church leadership took to the pulpit two Sundays ago to lay out their grievances. Listen for yourself starting at the 1:18 mark thru the end:

 

https://www.youtube....-wO0BN9EPW4o7nh

I tried.  I just couldn't.  That stupid programmed piano/choir music backing her up just got on my nerves.  The basic disrespect they have for the city is kind of infuriating.


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Posted 17 October 2024 - 09:42 PM

Neighborhood association to hire lawyer to oppose churchs trafficking-victims shelter
BY CODY COPELAND OCTOBER 17, 2024 9:52 PM
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Posted 17 October 2024 - 11:13 PM

I wonder if the reaction to the shelter would be different if Mercy Culture had different political views. After lurking around Reddit, Nextdoor, and this forum, I've noticed that legitimate concerns about the shelter's impact are often overshadowed by accusations of it being a "cult" or criticisms of their highly vocal right-wing politics. If I had a dollar for every time someone brought up politics, I'd have enough to sue the city...

Setting aside politics (imaginary) and the misuse of the word "cult," can someone clarify if Mercy Culture has enough parking to accommodate the additional people the shelter will bring, on top of their current attendance? Do shelters normally increase traffic? When I pass by the shelters on east lancaster, traffic always seems minimal to me. Regarding the location of the shelter, I searched up homeless and women shelters across various cities and most seem very close to highways and urban centers.

Also, they mentioned working with the Fort Worth Police Department for security, but it seems like that might not be entirely accurate. It would be nice if the church was more transparent. The intention seems good, but the execution seems terrible.

Besides the political fear-mongering and the notion that Mercy Culture isn't part of the city, can someone inform me of any other major issues directly related to the shelter? Would they even be able to provide a realistic satisfactory solution, and if so, what?

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Posted 18 October 2024 - 08:06 AM

What I've read in the paper, the neighbors feel that the highly visible location and publicized nature of this shelter would attract human traffickers into the neighborhood in order to find, reclaim or harm their victims.



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Posted 18 October 2024 - 10:25 AM

Was also going to mention, there's something called Due Process.  The public is entitled to speak in opposition or in favor of a case.  It doesn't always have to make sense but that's the public's right.  The Zoning Commission holds a public hearing to review the application, allowing both the applicant and the public to present their cases.

 

The church's argument is that temporary housing falls within their rights as a religious organization to use the property for church-related activities.  The article mentions a 1999 law allowing group living if it is for a church-related activity so they may actually not be too far off in this case regardless of the opposition.  Will be interesting to see what happens in November.



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Posted 18 October 2024 - 11:02 AM

What I've read in the paper, the neighbors feel that the highly visible location and publicized nature of this shelter would attract human traffickers into the neighborhood in order to find, reclaim or harm their victims.

Totally agree.  My son in law's Mother is the head official at a similar place in the Houston area and the location has not been made public for this exact reason.  To me they just want the spotlight about being prohibited from doing something positive in the name of religion.



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Posted 18 October 2024 - 12:10 PM

Thanks for your thoughtful perspective, Cryotex. Welcome to the forum!

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Posted 18 October 2024 - 03:48 PM

I wonder if...

 

Interesting first post.

I wonder what about politics makes it imaginary?



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Posted 21 October 2024 - 10:12 PM

I wonder if the reaction to the shelter would be different if Mercy Culture had different political views. After lurking around Reddit, Nextdoor, and this forum, I've noticed that legitimate concerns about the shelter's impact are often overshadowed by accusations of it being a "cult" or criticisms of their highly vocal right-wing politics. If I had a dollar for every time someone brought up politics, I'd have enough to sue the city...

 

I've thought about this for a few days here before replying -- you seem to be implying that the neighborhood and the city should not be looking at the fullness of who they are being and what they are wanting to do.  Their intentions and attitudes are actually very important in deciding if what they are wanting to do could be a good fit into the longstanding neighborhood.  It is not just a matter of the technical details, but also whether they are trying to be a good neighbor, or if they are just trying to do their own thing despite the neighbors.  It seems to me that they are trying (perhaps successfully) to hide under the guise of self-justified religious practice.

 

The neighbors unambiguously do not want it there; the city seems pretty reluctant to have it there -- and to be clear, it could not be there without the cover of religious practice.

 

I have no way to know, but I am curious if there was property adjacent to this available, and a mosque built, would they be ok to build temporary housing for homeless muslim men?  Perhaps they would be, but it speaks to it not just being about religious practice, but the practice that they believe in and perhaps not every one else does.

 

I also have concerns that after a facility were to be built, could they really sustain the operational funding to properly watch after and help these women for decades to come, after it is no longer the pet project of the current church leaders?

 

I think if this is really the whole congregation's passion they could raise funds to donate to existing shelters that help women that way with much more efficiency, or if they could not let go of building their own facility, the neighborly thing to do would be to purchase property in an area with proper zoning that none of us ever hear about and build a facility to help women without any of this fanfare and attention-seeking, and out of view from the predatory people the women are trying to get away from, and do their good deeds in silence, instead of trying to pick a fight with the neighborhood and with the city.



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Posted 22 October 2024 - 03:58 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful perspective, Cryotex. Welcome to the forum!


Thank you for the welcome!

I'm a long-time lurker (years), as many people on here articulate my questions about developments so well that I never feel the need to comment.

This discussion (in general, including on other websites) seems to include a lot of loaded political opinions as opposed to comparable developments that would affect traffic, parking, crime, etc. Hence my comment.

I'm looking forward to seeing how this situation unfolds!


I wonder if...

 
Interesting first post.
I wonder what about politics makes it imaginary?

It was an indirect reference to someone else's comment

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Posted 22 October 2024 - 12:01 PM

Welcome Cryotex.  I've seen your username lurking in the threads and glad to see you finally made a post.
This zoning case so far has followed a unique playbook.  Someone on another site referred to it as "strawmanning."  I had to look that up to make sure I understood the concept.
 
"A straw man fallacy is a logical fallacy that occurs when someone misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. The person using the straw man fallacy will attack a distorted version of the opponent's argument, rather than the original position.  ...or addressing a weaker version of it.
 
Here are some examples of straw man fallacies: 
 
Misrepresenting a position
When a teacher suggests more time for math exercises, a parent complains that the teacher doesn't care about reading and writing. The parent is misrepresenting the teacher's position.  
 
Creating an exaggeration
When a parent tells their child they can't see their friends, and the child responds, "Why do you hate me?". The child's response is a straw man argument because it creates an extreme opinion that the parent didn't make. 
 
Ignoring the other speaker's point
When someone supports restricting the sale of assault weapons, a straw man argument would ask, "Why do you want to take away everyone's guns?". 
 
Setting up and then disputing an assertion
If someone says they love the color blue and someone else argues that red is better, asserting that the first person obviously hates the color red."

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Posted 22 October 2024 - 12:14 PM

 
Welcome Cryotex.  I've seen your username lurking in the threads and glad to see you finally made a post.
This zoning case so far has followed a unique playbook.  Someone on another site referred to it as "strawmanning."  I had to look that up to make sure I understood the concept.
 
"A straw man fallacy is a logical fallacy that occurs when someone misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. The person using the straw man fallacy will attack a distorted version of the opponent's argument, rather than the original position.  ...or addressing a weaker version of it.
 
Here are some examples of straw man fallacies: 
 
Misrepresenting a position
When a teacher suggests more time for math exercises, a parent complains that the teacher doesn't care about reading and writing. The parent is misrepresenting the teacher's position.  
 
Creating an exaggeration
When a parent tells their child they can't see their friends, and the child responds, "Why do you hate me?". The child's response is a straw man argument because it creates an extreme opinion that the parent didn't make. 
 
Ignoring the other speaker's point
When someone supports restricting the sale of assault weapons, a straw man argument would ask, "Why do you want to take away everyone's guns?". 
 
Setting up and then disputing an assertion
If someone says they love the color blue and someone else argues that red is better, asserting that the first person obviously hates the color red."
 

 
Examples from the case applicant:
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Posted 22 October 2024 - 01:04 PM

There's another logical fallacy, ad hominem attacks, in that little snippet, which basically is attacking the opponent rather than attacking their logic, i.e., name calling:  "evil", "EXPOSES their true hearts", "wicked", etc.  When I see ad hominem deployed, it implies to me that the person using that technique doesn't have a strong enough case to argue it on its own merits, so they personally attack their opponents.


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Posted 04 November 2024 - 01:15 PM

New Case
Case: SP-24-013
Date: 11-13-2024
Site Location: 1401, 1701, & 2001 Oakhurst Scenic Drive
Acreage: 12.46
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To: Site Plan Amendment on property zoned “PD 586” PD/SU Planned Development/Specific Use for church related activities and signs that exceed maximum height allowed in the “CF” Community Facilities District
 
 
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Posted 14 November 2024 - 01:49 AM

Mercy Culture’s proposed human trafficking victim shelter hits a roadblock
By Harrison Mantas Updated November 13, 2024 5:04 PM
 
Zoning Commission:
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"May I remind you all that we [ZC] are not the ultimate vote on this body, it will be coming before the City Council at some point in the future..."
"By a vote of 6-4, the ZC recommends denial for this case"
 
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Posted 06 December 2024 - 09:04 AM

City Council to vote on the project next Tuesday 12/10/2024

 

https://apps.fortwor...rfile=SP-24-013






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