CLAIMS that Paradise Community Church gives safe haven to rapists and paedophiles do not amount to freedom of political speech, a court has ruled.

The District Court yesterday broadened an injunction banning Rundle Mall's controversial street preachers from picketing the Assemblies of God churches.

Previously, the preachers have claimed Paradise "twists the words of the Bible" to convince parishioners to donate money.

Yesterday, they accused the church of harbouring sex offenders - an allegation Judge Peter Brebner said was unsupported by evidence.

Outside court, Paradise elder Greg Johnston said the injunction was "total vindication".

"This group has been putting on a smear campaign against not just us but all churches across Adelaide," he said.

"It's all about spreading the word of God, but they are doing it the wrong way. There's no common ground between us ... they are going too far."

In court, preacher Caleb Corneloup said the injunction - which bans picketing within 200m of Paradise-owned buildings - violated freedom of political speech.

"It's a criminal offence to deceive someone with the intention of dishonestly gaining monetary benefit," he said.

"Such laws are not being enforced upon Paradise Community Church ... there is deception going on, promises made that people will ... receive abundant wealth if they give their money. This comes under (political concerns), especially given the church has tax-exempt status and (its staff) drive around in BMWs."

Preacher Samuel Corneloup said the church "provides safe haven for paedophiles and rapists".

Barrister Tom Duggan, for Paradise, rejected the claims as "scandalous".

"They have nothing to do with political speech," he said.

Judge Brebner agreed.

He extended the injunction - which already applied to Caleb Corneloup - to include the rest of the street preachers.

Originally published as Preachers told to stay out of Paradise