Sanctuary as it is done today is a perversion of what it was historically.

No it is not a real thing.

But sometimes the authorities back off rather than gin up publicity. You can rest assured though, that if they thought the Unibomber was hiding in a church, they would have barged in in a New York minute.

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Originally posted by flashguy:
Since most churches (Mormon Temples excepted) are public places, I don't think even warrants would be needed.

flashguy

Churches are not public places, even though most churches don't choose to exclude anyone. They certainly could if they wanted to. If a church wanted to insist on it, they could certainly require the authorities to get a warrant.

Only if you are a Immortal and another Immortal is trying to take your head. Not even the Kurgan would break that rule...

We need a good Church sanctuary standoff...I'm curious what the Army is listening to nowadays.