Members flee Tucson church’s actions, teachings
For Star subscribers: Former attendees of Tucson Faith Christian Church Inc., grew disillusioned over advice to spank infants and leaders’ choice to build mountain cabins rather than a place of worship.
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Tucson church amassing tax-free Mount Lemmon land for leaders' useFor Star subscribers: Former members say two luxury cabins are available only to church leaders — which, if true, could put Faith Christian in the crosshairs of the Internal Revenue Service, according to tax experts.
For Star subscribers: Former Faith Christian members recall 'training sessions' in which infants were spanked for scooting off baby blankets.
For Star subscribers: University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV officials say they prioritize complaints from current students. But a current student and a recent dropout both say their complaints were unanswered or misdirected.
For Star subscribers: Out-of-state operators banned elsewhere from selling puppy mill puppies are setting up shop in the Grand Canyon State, which still allows such sales, an ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV investigation found.Â
Health inspectors found 23 violations at Dream Builders, a facility for children with mental health problems that was threatened with closure last year. The home continues to operate under a settlement agreement.
For Star subscribers: Tenants say out-of-town buyers have forced them out of a midtown complex that used to have affordable rents for older residents on fixed incomes. Flipping senior apartments "may be legal, but it's certainly not moral," says housing advocate.