So what would happen if he just had a picnic for a few of his friends and they read the Bible while they were all gathered together. Our church has neighborhood prayer groups all over our city in private homes on a weekly basis. I also host a monthly girls night out at my home. Our group has grown to 26 so there are always lots of cars. Lots of our neighbors host weekly bridge game nights and books clubs. Don’t understand what the big deal is. And we have an HOA.
This has apparently been going on frequently for years - I can sympathize with the neighbors. If he wants to host crowds weekly, then he must abide by the rules. It doesn’t matter if this is bible study, knitting club, Hot Rod show - I’m sure that most people wouldn’t mind an occassional crowd down the street - but every week, since 1998 is a bit excessive.
All he has to do, is abide by the same rules that other public buildings have to abide by.