We are no longer free to practice Christianity

[Spot Me 2]

Is this not what we left England for???



A San Diego pastor and his wife have been told they cannot have a Bible study in their home. The couple says they were interrogated by a San Diego County official, then threatened with ever increasing fines if they refuse to stop the Bible study. (See news article here)
According to the couple's attorney, they were questioned about the Bible study. "'Do you have a regular meeting in your home?" The pastor's wife replied, "Yes." "Do you say 'amen'?" the official asked. "Yes," she replied. "Do you pray?" Again she said, "Yes." "Do you say 'praise the Lord'?" Another "Yes." The official told the pastor and his wife they were in violation of county rules.
The Bible study usually has an average of about 15 people.
A few days later they got a written warning that listed the home Bible study an "unlawful use of land." They were notified to "stop religious assembly or apply for a major use permit," which could cost them thousands of dollars.
Could a small poetry club meet regularly in a home? Apparently, yes. What about a Cub Scout meeting? Evidently, yes. What if they meet regularly to watch Monday Night Football? Obviously, yes.

 

[rmcrob]

Coming to a theater near you. Probably had too many cars parked on the street and the neighbors complained or something.

 

[CulpeperMM]

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I guess this isn't Congress, so technically... I dunno. Can local governments make laws regarding the assembly and religious practice on private property. hmmm... i would suggest the families leave California.

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[Lucas156]

Wow, do they really want to go there? They ought to be careful.

 

[Archbishop]

scary

 

[Bubba]

California? They should put it on the ballot at the next regular election, and then have the courts overturn the popular vote.

 

[VN Vet]

If this is true, then we have a serious problem developing in Our Country. Crap like this seems to start in the Western States and travels to the East just like many of the gangsters, illegal drugs and illegal foreigners.

 

[Spot Me 2]

I guess they haven't studied history. We rise up against persecution!

 

[cce1302]

God is not surprised about this. He warned us it was coming a couple thousand years ago.

For some reason, I don't think this is going to stop the spread of the Gospel, even in San Diego.

HMM...I wonder if the ACLU will jump to the defense of this part of the first amendment, or only to the defense of the other parts.

 

[henktermaat]

Freaky... This is not the country you were looking for...

 

[Joe Williams]

Freaky... This is not the country you were looking for...

This is, however, the country I was expecting after The Kenyan usurped the Presidency.

 

[bradp]

Typical Left Coast crap. The county will lose, it's a shame they have to go through this for freedom of religion.

 

[HICKMAN]

This is, however, the country I was expecting after The Kenyan usurped the Presidency.

Yup, then they joke about it when FINALLY asked at the White House

Gibbs laughs at Birth Cert question

 

[Spot Me 2]

With BOs new apointment to the Surpreme court, they might lose the fight. She is all for rewriting the Constitution. She already ruled that ownership is not a Constitutional right in 2004.

 

[Spot Me 2]

Yup, then they joke about it when FINALLY asked at the White House

Gibbs laughs at Birth Cert question

That vid pisses me off to no end. If its no big deal, and a laughing matter, then just produce it already!!

 

[VN Vet]

God Gave us His Only Begotten Son. Our Forefathers brought His Son to this Great Land and founded this Great Country.

God will not be defeated by the left coast commies nor any other group of animals. Our Constitution gave us all Freedom of Religion and to Worship as we see fit. That includes us Christians.

When every corner of the Earth has heard His Word, We the People will have Victory.

 

[Fletch]

This is particularly disturbing given the rise of the "house church" movement, of which I am part.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Can you really blame the county ???, I mean have you seen those crazy Christians with all their talking in tongues , whoopin an holern and fallin out all over the place !!!! JK .

I wonder where are the good Revs. Jackson and Sharpton ?


Seriously though , my KJV tells me these kind of things will keep happing and get worse , so get used to it .

Keep your eyes and ears open , your nose in the book and your butt in a pew .

 

[thej27]

I am guessing the part where they were told to stop assembling or apply for a major use permit which could cost thousands of dollars had a lot to do with this.

 

[Bill of Rights]

I am guessing the part where they were told to stop assembling or apply for a major use permit which could cost thousands of dollars had a lot to do with this.

Could be. Alternatively, if their home is designated a church by the county, that means they don't pay property taxes anymore. Might be worth their while to look into it.

Blessings,
Bill