We’ve told you before about government regulations hampering home Bible studies, but this story is even more pervasive, perplexing and complicated than the others. Michael Salman, who lives in Phoenix, Ariz., has been sentenced to a startling 60 days in jail, given a $12,180 fine and granted three years probation for refusing to stop hosting Bible studies at his home. Why, you ask? He‘s apparently in violation of the city’s building code laws. (Related: Calif. City Changes Zoning Code to Allow Home Bible Study After Couple Was Fined) City officials claim that he’s running an operation that is reminiscent of...
