Church of Love and Music Seeks Jury Vindication

Written by Don Byrd
The Universal Church of Love and Music takes its case to a jury this week. Its 147-acre property was the site of numerous outdoor concerts and funk festivals, to the dismay of Fayette County officials who argue the use violates zoning regulations and was a haven for drug use. The church, they contend, does not reflect sincerely held religious beliefs, but rather was a fraudulent attempt to circumvent the zoning statutes. (You may remember the controversy over the religion of the Church of Love and Music featured in a segment on the Daily Show.)