Banned for Bible studies

I read an article today in the newspaper about a couple in USA having bible studies in their home.

"The American couple has been fined for having arranged Bible studies at his home in San Juan Capistrano, California. The gathering is a violation of the local order of the Charter."

When i read the header i instantly thought of Old Russia and the communist state, or how today's Iran is function.
I'm thinking of the"tipping" system" that once was in DDR

"Formally, it is true that they did not followed city rules that say that anyone who intends to gather more than three people in her home must request permission, a condition that costs money. And every Tuesday and Sunday is Fromm's gathered friends and acquaintances to Bible study, sometimes with as many as 50 participants. No consent, they have not had a thought about acquiring."

Strange is that it is OK to have some friends over for a BBQ and watch football...!

"We read about how China, Iran and other countries around the world are invading homes and closing them when they are revealed by reading the Bible and pray, but this is not a foreign country."

We need to pray for this family, pray for their right, pray for USA and to send revival their way!

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