@James B. So then your vote would be no. I saw a headline this morning stating California is outlawing in home bible studies. So I was curious what the people here would say.

Right on naz

@Deleted User California is being hijacked by leftist ideology. It does not surprise me they would come out with this sad piece of legislation. Keep in mind just because they make a law does not mean it is enforceable. Even if it were to pass.... A case would make its way to the supreme court and the law will be declared unconstitutional.

This is a little alarming.... even as an atheist..
https://www.wnd.com/2020/07/4838565/?fbclid=IwAR3r9i66unZ2XdnlxjJ6hxbJWZkKch0y86GFhH_BzCOiP6FxAMglk91uwTo

Censorship is always alarming

regardless of which side does it

exactly

The unfortunate reality of our world is people have to travel through ideas and life in order to mature. To rob people of exposure to the idea is really not good

But during a time of crisis the supreme court acts a bit wishy washy when it comes to the constitution

@Deleted User Elaborate

There is already a precedent set in California. The ban on church services was challenged and the church lost.

At the supreme court?

Yes

interesting, that would support it. Even I could in a way support a temporary ban on church services. Banning home study is over reach and would not last. Partially because it is unenforceable. How do you stop someone from studying the bible on youtube, the internet, in their home? Let me know if the supreme court approves.

There is lawsuit presently. Hasn't gone to the supreme court as of yet. But to be fair, the ban I believe is against in home gatherings for bible study

Still not enforceable

the means by which it would be enforceable would be tyrannical and a massive over reach of the government.

So not very plausible then?

They could pass it, enforcement is the issue

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couldn't they take the China approach?

The could.....the question is do Americans agree with it and allow it.

Non believers make up more than half our population now so it is conceivable. And if history truly repeats itself then believers should have some concern. I'm speaking of the French revolution.

Interesting take....The French and American Revolutions were completely different. Are you making an argument that non-believers will act the like the mobs of the French Revolution? Do you think non-believers will seek to dismantle the ideals of the American Revolution?

@Wardawg_79 what do you think of this?

It appears that is where this may be trending. Massive censorship. The idea of rewriting the new testament to make it less anti-Semitic has been tossed around recently.

What's wrong with that?

Shouldn't the bible be in the public domain?

I don't believe the bible is anti-Semitic

Naz, I don't think we are on the brink of any kind of war. Any revolution that takes place on US soil will be, imo, mostly nonviolent

@Deleted User The New Testament, Anti-Semitic.... I am assuming you have not read it. Furthermore, I just got the cliff-notes for the new testament anti-semitic, controversial viewpoint, it is not anti-semitic. Furthermore, you are shifting the discussion.

@Wardawg_79 I agree with you

Sounds like a voice chat would be constructive

@James B I'm not shifting the conversation. Rewriting the new testament is censorship

Interesting take....The French and American Revolutions were completely different. Are you making an argument that non-believers will act the like the mobs of the French Revolution? Do you think non-believers will seek to dismantle the ideals of the American Revolution?

@Deleted User answer the questions

Or chat it out in voice

I cant, I am in a meeting

@everyone watch out for this one..

I am not mad, or anything..... promise

Just trying to understand