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The Catholic Town Of Ave Marie
The town of Ave Maria, located in Florida's Collier County, was
revealed to the public for the first time Saturday. It is meant to
be a utopia for Roman Catholics, centering on a new traditional
Catholic university and a Roman Catholic oratory.
The developer behind Ave Maria, located in part of rural Florida
that used to be a tomato farm, is Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino's
Pizza and former owner of the Detroit Tigers.
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A Town To Be Proud Of
"It is to be a true community, where neighbours care about
neighbours, friendships span generations, and a sense of pride is
felt by every resident, student and worker," the marketing mantra
vows.
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This Will Be A Christian Atmosphere
Schools will focus on a Catholic upbringing; students at the
university will live in single-sex dorms; and the town will aim to
keep roads clean and graffiti-free.
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Ave Maria Foundation
In 1983, Monoghan founded the Ave Maria Foundation, which focused on
various Catholic charities and emphasized Catholic education.
Together with Barron Collier Companies, he created Ave Maria
Development.
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The ACLU Won't Roll Over
The company has come under fire from the local American Civil
Liberties Union for trying to impose Catholic standards on
homeowners and business owners wanting to buy into the town. The
union has even threatened to sue them for their comments.
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Zionist Porn Shops
Managers behind the project have publicly said they will
encourage people doing business in town to refrain from selling
pornography or even birth control, though they would not be
restricted from doing so.
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Zero Tolerance For Drugs
Town fathers say that any drug peddling will be dealt with
harshly
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Lots Of Business Questions
Will Zionists be allowed to own the banks, open their Wal-Marts,
control elections. Who will control the police, and the judges?
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What About Hefner And Cable TV
This town needs to be made an example
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Church And State Must Be Separate
They've also insisted there will be a separation between church
and state. Critics argue that line of distinction is too blurry.
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Largest Crucifix In America
At the highest point in town stands the chapel. It will ultimately
house the United States' biggest crucifix at 20 metres tall.
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