The job of government is to protect you from others. As stated before, as long as the Amish are building for themselves - then there should be leeway.
As far as traffic safety, I do believe that the govt has a responsibility to provide for SAFE travel for all.
Now, suppose a State or Commonwealth was to pass the following laws:
1. Church bells may not ring more than 20 db
2. Individuals preparing/serving communion must use plastic gloves
3. All Sunday School teachers must be State / (Commonwealth) certified
4. A pastor who preforms a wedding must be ordained by a recognized denomination.
(this would be hard for Baptist - as we don't have "denominations" and/or ordinations are approved by the local church)
5. Church finances must be audited once a year by a CPA who has no connection to the church at the expense of the church.
Now you might say, these laws could never happen. Never put anything past the govt.
Currently how many lawsuits do churches have against the govt at the present time.
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