Comments on: Are Home Bible Studies Illegal in San Diego? (Updated)

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:05:01 +0000

It seems like the number of cars was the reason for the complaint, not studying the bible. The neighbor should have gone to them personally instead of involving the authorities. Then they could have easily come up with a parking arrangement that worked best for everyone without a huge national blowup.

By: Nat

Nat — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:02:29 +0000

I would file a complaint as well. They outgrew their location and were causing problems with parking and traffic congestion to the neighborhood. Time for them to move to a different location.

By: David C

David C — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:33:11 +0000

So.. If I want to hold a Bible Study, or Wicca ceremony, in the middle of the interstate, at rush hour.. it’s constitutionally protected free speech?

Come on. We have the freedom, up and until it infringes someone elses rights.

If the Bible study is so popular, that the number of cars from attendees is causing a traffic hazard, then… GREAT! But in the spirit of Christ, perhaps move it somewhere with better parking. Show some love to the neighborhood.

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:05:51 +0000

So if you live in San Diego and your family comes over for Christmas gathering are you going to be fined for that? What about Easter? And if not then whats the difference between the holidays and a weekly bible study? Clearly they are not making money on this nor is anyone going after the neighbors for BBQ’s or family gatherings.

By: Terry Wilson

Terry Wilson — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:49:59 +0000

The memo sent by the county of San Diego seems typical of government response – written in gov-speak. While disallowing the claim that this is a 1st amendment issue and providing the usual, “If any of our people acted inappropriately, we’ll get to the bottom of that” line (the end of which you will never see or hear about), they are free to move against Pastor Jones for “land use” violations (ie: parking issues).
Never be fooled into thinking that an assault on a 1st amendment issue will be “head on”. Our rights will be chipped away under the guise of parking problems, traffic issues, noise abatement or some other like behavior.
Saw too much of this while working for DHS – same behavior, same result. What is missing from government is plain old common sense – and without that, who can you appeal to?

By: Dallas Brown

Dallas Brown — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:44:11 +0000

Poll tax, anyone? I think that’s the 23rd amendment, or 24th? So, a permit. I can top that. We had to “Procure” door knocking permits in st Louis for a certain “ritzy” municipality in 1977, $250 per day per person! We couldn’t knock those doors at all.