This is covered under the Constitution...oh that's right...our elected officials don't know what that is.
Saying that a Bible study group is a "church" is like saying a book club is a "library".
If a few friends want to get together in one of their homes because they share a common interest, the government has no place regulating that.
Home bible studies illegal in America
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2012/02/27 17:35:25
California City Closes Down Bible Study in Private Home
In Orange County, California, it is illegal to hold a religious meeting in your home.
This is what Chuck and Stephanie Fromm, of San Juan Capistrano, discovered when they were fined $300 earlier this month for holding a Bible study class on their property.
Officialdom in the county said the couple were singled out because it is considered illegal to hold “a regular gathering of more than three people” on private property. Officials stated that the Fromms require a license to hold meetings in their home.
San Juan Capistrano authorities claim home Bible study is not allowed because it is a “church,” and churches require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in residential areas.
The Fromms face additional fines of $500 per meeting for any further “religious gatherings” in their home, according to the Pacific Justice Institute.
The city’s action is a brazen violation of the First Amendment, which guarantees free worship without government intervention.
PJI and the Fromms plan to appeal a decision made by the city to uphold the fine and restriction to the California Superior Court in Orange County, according to KCOY 12 News, a Fox affiliate.
Ironically, the city of San Juan Capistrano was founded as a mission in the late 1700s by Catholic priest Junipero Serra. A local chapel established by Serra is the oldest standing building in California.
This is what Chuck and Stephanie Fromm, of San Juan Capistrano, discovered when they were fined $300 earlier this month for holding a Bible study class on their property.
Officialdom in the county said the couple were singled out because it is considered illegal to hold “a regular gathering of more than three people” on private property. Officials stated that the Fromms require a license to hold meetings in their home.
San Juan Capistrano authorities claim home Bible study is not allowed because it is a “church,” and churches require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in residential areas.
The Fromms face additional fines of $500 per meeting for any further “religious gatherings” in their home, according to the Pacific Justice Institute.
The city’s action is a brazen violation of the First Amendment, which guarantees free worship without government intervention.
PJI and the Fromms plan to appeal a decision made by the city to uphold the fine and restriction to the California Superior Court in Orange County, according to KCOY 12 News, a Fox affiliate.
Ironically, the city of San Juan Capistrano was founded as a mission in the late 1700s by Catholic priest Junipero Serra. A local chapel established by Serra is the oldest standing building in California.
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Bozette 2012/02/27 18:58:23
2 Timothy 3
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters,
proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers,
incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers
of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from
such turn away.
How many permits were issued for partiers in private homes in the same town?
As long as they are not disturbing the peace the town has no business there.
expecting one. Incidentally, equity DEED is not Legal Title to the land, but only user title for the purpose of buy/sell/trade.
Saying that a Bible study group is a "church" is like saying a book club is a "library".
If a few friends want to get together in one of their homes because they share a common interest, the government has no place regulating that.
"which if we may not truly understand that or all of its provisions is an adhesion contract." The hypocrisy of this system is that "they" know you don't know the provisions of the adhesion contract, however, by the system's design, the knowledge is presumed due to the availability of the necessary information (terms and definitions of the legal language of the adhesion contracts) in Law libraries that are accessible in one form or another.
The Living Vessel signature IS the authority. Without it, commerce stops.
United States citizens (14th amendment) only have privileges and immunities, not rights. You might be totally shocked as to just who is "We the People" and who the Constitution truly applies to. Since it is a legal document, and legal terms are different than common parlance, one might want to use a Law dictionary in researching that document. I also recommend researching the term "constitutor" in a Law dictionary. Thanks for reading.
Still I do think many cities go to far with trying to regulate their citizens. But I wonder how the Fromm supporters would feel if another neighbor was to hold regularly scheduled exotic dancer classes in their home teaching special tip raising techniques to strippers, err, I mean dancers.
But you don't like dancers so how about we change it to a motorcycle or hot rod club or are you wanting to give religious people speical privileges?
That raised a stink and the city council after consulting an attorney decided to drop the issue.