San Diego, CA Says “NO” to Home Bible Study

by Rebecca Easterling

 

A pastor and his wife who hold weekly Bible studies with about 15 people in their home were interrogated by a San Diego County Official who then told them must stop the Bible studies or face hefty fines.

Attorney Dean Broyles of The Western Center For Law & Policy is representing the couple who wish to remain anonymous until a demand letter can be given to the county..

According to Broyles, the county official asked “’Do you have a regular meeting in your home? Do you say amen? Do you pray? ‘Do you say praise the Lord?”

The pastor’s wife answered yes to all of these.

Broyles said a few days later the couple received a written warning that listed “unlawful use of land” and told them to “stop religious assembly or apply for a major use permit” - a permit that often involves traffic and environmental studies, compliance with parking and sidewalk regulations, and can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

If the do not obtain the permit, 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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UPDATED: County Apologizes (ONN)