San Diego County Formally Apologizes to Local Pastor
Posted on June 8, 2009 by revlenpaxton
San Diego County Formally Apologizes to Local Pastor
The Christian Post reports that San Diego county officials have issued a formal apology to a pastor who was told he couldn’t hold Bible studies in his home without a permit. County Chief Administrative Officer Walt Ekard sent the letter to Pastor David Jones on Wednesday, fulfilling Jones’s demand for the rescinded decision in writing. “Christians should not be punished simply for holding a Bible study in their home, so we are very encouraged by the county’s response and their commitment to immediate corrective action,” said Dean Broyles, president of the Western Center for Law & Policy and Jones’ attorney. The county offices were reportedly flooded with complaints when several media outlets printed the story in April.
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URGENT TROUBLE FOR AMERICA
Pastor Cited for Holding Home Bible Study Without Permit
Christian Post reports that a California pastor and his wife face legal action from San Diego County for holding a weekly Bible study at their home. Officials informed the couple on Good Friday that the meeting constitutes a “religious assembly” and requires an expensive permit. Pastor David Jones and his wife Mary say the “assembly” is simply dinner, fellowship and Bible study in their home. The Joneses and their attorney argue that forcing them to get a permit is unconstitutional under the First Amendment. “The implications are great because it’s not only us that’s involved,” Mary Jones told Fox News. “There are thousands and thousands of Bible studies that are held all across the country. What we’re interested in is setting a precedent here — before it goes any further — and that we have it settled for the future.”
EVERY CHRISTIAN WITH A BACKBONE OUGHT TO START HOLDING BIBLE STUDIES IN THEIR HOUSE... THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO RIGHT TO TELL US WHAT WE CAN DO IN OUR HOMES......
WE MUST RISE UP AND LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD AND PUT A STOP TO THIS KIND OF ATTACK ON OUR FAITH.
Len Paxton
Christian Post reports that a California pastor and his wife face legal action from San Diego County for holding a weekly Bible study at their home. Officials informed the couple on Good Friday that the meeting constitutes a “religious assembly” and requires an expensive permit. Pastor David Jones and his wife Mary say the “assembly” is simply dinner, fellowship and Bible study in their home. The Joneses and their attorney argue that forcing them to get a permit is unconstitutional under the First Amendment. “The implications are great because it’s not only us that’s involved,” Mary Jones told Fox News. “There are thousands and thousands of Bible studies that are held all across the country. What we’re interested in is setting a precedent here — before it goes any further — and that we have it settled for the future.”
EVERY CHRISTIAN WITH A BACKBONE OUGHT TO START HOLDING BIBLE STUDIES IN THEIR HOUSE... THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO RIGHT TO TELL US WHAT WE CAN DO IN OUR HOMES......
WE MUST RISE UP AND LET OUR VOICE BE HEARD AND PUT A STOP TO THIS KIND OF ATTACK ON OUR FAITH.
Len Paxton
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