Well, yes, land use and reading bibles can intersect. See towns that regulate the building of churches via zoning (not that this case represents a church, I've said it doesn't, and that it isn't a 1st amendment case, even though Fromm argues it is. Presser argued that parade permits were unconstitutional, as long as everybody in the parade is armed - "See 2nd amendment" said he).
-- This isn't a zoning issue. --
Umm, yeah, it is. Well, zoning, or land use, or restriction on use, whatever you want to call it. That snippet of code is a land use regulation, and it aims to be religion neutral by also applying to non-religious activities, "fraternal or non-profit" is in there. And the restriction is narrow, in that it only applies in residential neighborhoods. It also provides a process whereby somebody can seek a waiver, a use permit, if you will.
-- They are specifically targeting religious groups. --
The asshole neighbor might be, for all I know. I don't suspect the town is, as it would stir up quite a hornet's nest.
-- Tell me what governing body has the RIGHT to regulate the reading of the Bible. That is NOT a strawman. --
Well, might not be a strawman, but you need to provide a bit more situational context than "reading the Bible" in order for the question to have any value.
-- I am not now, nor will I ever be, one of governments Pavlov dogs. --
You could make that a tagline, then I wouldn't have that reason to think you were trying to be an asshole toward me.
This isn't a church. It is a private residence that includes a 4,700-square-foot home with a barn and coral. Tell me what government body has the RIGHT to regulate whether they can read the Bible in their home with 20 to 50 people. WHERE does a governments power come from? The people? Or force?
code 9-3.301, which prohibits “religious, fraternal or non-profit” organizations in residential neighborhoods without a permit.
Tell me where this governing body derives the power from to restrict religious activities in a private home.
Well, might not be a strawman, but you need to provide a bit more situational context than "reading the Bible" in order for the question to have any value.
Capistrano Couple in Legal Battle for Hosting Bible Study in Home
“There’s no singing or music,” she said. “It’s meditative.”
You could make that a tagline, then I wouldn't have that reason to think you were trying to be an asshole toward me.
Why do you think that any government body can regulate why people meet in your home? The idea is absurd.
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." George Washington