What Next: Bible Study Edition

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Do you host a regular get-together with friends to watch your favorite college sports team? (Go Jackets!) What about a ladies dessert pot-luck or a monthly poker night with a small group of co-workers? If you are in the habit of such gatherings, you may want to hear how your rights to host friends at your house are under fire from out of control government interference.

In San Diego County, California, Pastor David Jones, is in the midst of a throw-down with the County who has demanded that the Jones family obtain a permit to host a small weekly Bible study in their home. The County says that visitors driving to the meetings are affecting traffic in the neighborhood. Although the Jones’ guests sometimes spill over into the cul-de-sac, it does not seem to be the neighbors that have a problem with the weekly Bible study or alleged traffic obstacles. Jones says he has spoken with his neighbors and that they don’t have a problem with his meetings. San Diego’s 10News reported this to be the case after interviewing Mr. and Mrs. Jones’ neighbors.

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