Man Facing Jail For Hosting Home Bible StudyBy Todd StarnesFox News Jul. 08, 2012 |
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A Phoenix man has been sentenced to 60 days in jail after he refused to stop hosting Bible studies in the privacy of his home – in violation of the city’s building code laws. However, the Phoenix city prosecutor’s office said the violations have nothing to do with religious freedom — and everything to do with public safety. “It came down to zoning and proper permitting,” said Vicki Hill, the chief assistant city prosecutor. “Any time you are holding a gathering of people continuously as he does — we have concerns about people being able to exit the facility properly in case there is a fire — and that’s really all this comes down to.” Read More |