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A Phoenix man who violated city zoning laws by hosting a Bible study in the privacy of his home has started serving a 60-day jail sentence for his crimes.

Michael Salman was found guilty in the City of Phoenix Court of 67 code violations. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail along with three years of probation and a $12,180 fine. A spokesperson for the city attorney confirmed that Salman reported to a county jail Monday afternoon.

Members of Salman’s Bible study group posted video of their teacher as he self-reported to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. It was an emotional scene.

“We believe that people should not be prohibiting other people from having Bible studies in their homes,” Salman said outside the jail. “We believe what they are doing is wrong. It’s private property. It’s our home.”

Salman embraced some of his Bible study members before offering final remarks.

“At the very end, after all is said and done, God will ultimately have glory in this,” he said. “We do this for the glory of the Lord.”

Very, very slippery and getting steeper slope these cities are on by infringing on peoples individual rights.

Just having a large family reading scripture and praying before a family meal on a regular basis, like every day, is no different, is no different than a weekly Bible study hosted by a person in their home.

They can just say they are having a regular cookie and punch gathering where they just happen to praise the Lord before they partake of the goodies.

Is a private home a bar or pub with needed permits if they have regular gatherings for sporting events, parties, celebrations, etc?

It ain't going to end until the end of the Tribulation. It will just get worse for believers in Christ only, but most assuredly not for other religions. Those will be tolerated just fine.