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"I said that in some cities, police have knocked on the doors of homes where Bible studies are held and have told the homeowners they can't have their meetings any longer because the cars of those who attend take up all the available parking on the street."

What cities, please? I've asked several times. Do you know what cities these were, or is this some story you read on some web site that didn't list the cities? If that's the case, then I doubt the story's true at all. If you know it to be true, then you must know what cities these were.

Well here's one case:

http://www.warroom.com/biblestudy.htm

But it's not clear what the zoning ordinance actually says. I'd be interested in finding out what has happened with this and to actually read the zoning ordinance.

Since she won't jump in, this is probably one instance of "harassment" she has in mind...

A couple from Denver, Colo. have launched a suit against the city, challenging a zoning ordination that limits them to one home Bible study per month. David and Diane Reiter argue that a cease-and-desist order by the city zoning office is unconstitutional. The Reiters began hosting weekly Bible studies in their home in March 1998. The meetings drew 8-10 women per week. Neighbours complained about parking difficulties. In October 1998, the city ordered them to limit the number of meetings to one per month. A Denver zoning official said the ordinance gives the city the authority to protect residential neighbourhoods from any activity that is unreasonable, uncommon or disruptive, including football parties, yard sales and religious meetings. The suit contends that the Reiters have complied with noise, parking and traffic requirements. The city’s order makes no mention of parking violations. – Evangelical Press News Service