Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Loss of Freedom

So from time to time, I write explaining that we are losing freedom in this country.  Constantly.  Steadily.  I got another one.

A pastor was holding a small group Bible study in his home.  No biggy.  This happens everyday.  In fact, I coordinate these meetings for my own church, and host one at my apartment.

However, this particular Bible Study took a twist, when more than a DOZEN police officers came and arrested the man for having a Bible Study in his home.

Where did this take place?  China?  Nope.  Pakistan?  Nah.  Iran?  Keep guessing.

Phoenix, Arizona.

This man was arrested for having a Bible Study right here in the USA. 

Whatever happened to freedom of religion?  Freedom of speech?  Right to assembly?  They're dead, that's what happened.

The local government claims it's a zoning violation, because he had friends over, which might have been too many in case of a fire.  Really?  Did they arrest everyone who had a Fourth of July barbecue too?  Nope.

And another thing, is a Bible study so big an offense to take more than a dozen officers to arrest ONE MAN?  One man whose leader was arrested similarly, and like the pastor, offered no resistance?  Why did it take more than a dozen officers for a zoning violation?

This man received two months in jail for having friends over to talk about the Bible.  This is INSANE.  If you can be arrested for holding a small Bible Study in your own home, and get arrested?  He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, 3 years probation, and more than $12,000 in fines. 

Your freedoms are going bye-bye. 

And just to show that I'm not making this up, you can read the article for yourself.
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/07/11/arizona-pastor-arrested-jailed-for-holding-bible-study-in-home-his-wife-says-it-defies-logic/

Now you have the choice.  Shake your head, or do something about it.

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