Posted on 05/23/2009 3:31:25 AM PDT by Man50D
A San Diego pastor and his wife claim they were interrogated by a county official and warned they will face escalating fines if they continue to hold Bible studies in their home.
The couple, whose names are being withheld until a demand letter can be filed on their behalf, told their attorney a county government employee knocked on their door on Good Friday, asking a litany of questions about their Tuesday night Bible studies, which are attended by approximately 15 people.
"Do you have a regular weekly meeting in your home? Do you sing? Do you say 'amen'?" the official reportedly asked. "Do you say, 'Praise the Lord'?"
The pastor's wife answered yes.
She says she was then told, however, that she must stop holding "religious assemblies" until she and her husband obtain a Major Use Permit from the county, a permit that often involves traffic and environmental studies, compliance with parking and sidewalk regulations and costs that top tens of thousands of dollars.
And if they fail to pay for the MUP, the county official reportedly warned, the couple will be charged escalating fines beginning at $100, then $200, $500, $1000, "and then it will get ugly."
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People better get a grip, and damn right soon. This kind of stuff cannot be allowed to take root.
That’s right, it could (theoretically) apply to anything: A music club, a computer enthusiast group, a dog training group, etc.
Just the first test step leading up to implementation of oscumbo's new "preventative detention" policy.
“And I’ll have you struck dead by lightning. But, seriously, I’m an atheist and I am mortified that such harassment from a government official could be tolerated. Get the ACLU, if needs be.”
And you’re welcome to play on my team anytime... I’ll be glad to support your freedoms as well, even if I completely disagree with your views on God. THAT is what is meant by a FREE society.
Mormonism
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ( commonly referred to as “Mormons”) do not practice polygamy. In fact, they are immediately excommunicated from this church if it is learned that they are.
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