Ordered that the order is affirmed, with one bill of costs to the defendants appearing separately and filing separate briefs.
As the defendants correctly contend, the Supreme Court properly directed the dismissal of the complaint pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(2) for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The plaintiff's claims cannot be decided solely upon the application of neutral principles of law, without reference to religious principles (see Matter of Congregation...
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