ADDENDUM::Word of Life Reopens, Church Services to Continue - Story

There is some discrepancy as to the proper name of this cult as I have seen both World of Life Christian Church and Word of Life Church.

The Word of Life Church is open once again, less than a month after it was shut down by the town of New Hartford.

Norm Deep, the church's attorney, says not letting Word of Life members practice their religion is unconstitutional.

"Is it fair that this was done to the people who were not involved in this thing," Deep said. "The beatings are not part of their religion."

The town cited nuisance abatement law in closing the church last December. The law considers gang assault, criminal assault or disorderly conduct as public nuisance, but Deep says services will continue in the building.

"They'll be holding church services," Deep said. "They'll be conducting their religion in the same way they were before this incident occurred," he added.

Word of Life Reopens, Church Services to Continue - Story