There has been a big ruckus created recently about a man in Arizona who was supposedly arrested for holding Bible studies. This is a gross mischaracterization of the issue. A simple summary is that Mr. Salman wanted to build a building on his property, according to the permit, it was to be a sort of game room. More than once he stated that it would not be used for what it was later used for, massive Bible studies. It was reported that there was seating set up for close to 100 people. The problem is the building was not build to code to properly support so many people. In an emergency many could be trapped inside. The city had no problem with him doing what he wanted to do, he could have built the building to code, he didn't. More than once he stated it wouldn't be used for the Bible Studies/Church assemblies despite the fact there is a sign on his property indicating it is known as the "Harvest Christian Church" and his vehicles are also covered in advertisements. Nobodies rights are being violated. Mr. Salman just wants to the attention.
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2012/07/michael_salman_is_not_in_jail.php
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