Opinions For the love of God, don’t bring guns to church

[livingston]

For the love of God, don’t bring guns to church
If you have a gun, should you start taking it with you to church? If you don’t carry a gun, should you get one in case someone starts shooting up the sanctuary while you’re praying? Should your pastor in the pulpit begin packing heat?

There was a time when these questions would never have been asked, church being a place where we go to abide with God, where hearts are opened and grace and mercy are sought. Is church now a place for guns?

The question isn’t abstract.
Opinion | For the love of God, don’t bring guns to church

 

[Robin]

We have an Army that protects your ability to love God as you see fit. Those armed folks the next pew over are doing the same thing.
Robin

 

[stuck in ny]

Considering that churches are a popular crime scene for terrorists lately, be they followers of a certain pedo-founded religion who want to kill christians, racist animals who want to kill black/white people, etc, then it would make a whole lot of sense for churches to be well protected.

 

[Criticalt]

Romans 13:4
For he is the minister of god to thee for good.
But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the sword in vain, for he is the minister of god, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Timothy 5:8
But if anyone does not provide for his reletives, and especially for members of his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Palm Sunday bombings kill dozens at churches in Egypt - CNN

List of Islamic Terror Attacks on Christians

Islamic Attacks on America

Apparently our Second Amendment is the problem..........................

We live in a global world with the democrats, liberals and progressives wanting open borders and the atheist telling us we need to be silenced and put in the closet.

 

[timboy]

The Church that I attended in my youth has been know to have gun enthusiasts on the clergy,I have no problem with them being armed and I'm sure they would feel the same if I were to attend.
Sad world we live in but it is what it is.

 

[Phazer]

Opinion | For the love of God, don’t bring guns to church

....if you're a criminal.

If you're a law-abiding citizen, then please do. Thanks.

 

[@thewheels]

The 2a doesn't end when you walk into a church.

 

[Deplorable Me]

The 2a doesn't end when you walk into a church.

Nor should the government be passing any laws preventing persons from carrying firearms within a church. If it's a "gun free zone" then the decision belongs to the members of the congregation.

 

[@thewheels]

Nor should the government be passing any laws preventing persons from carrying firearms within a church. If it's a "gun free zone" then the decision belongs to the members of the congregation.

That might actually be separation of church and state. I think...........I like it.

 

[Mr. terzmo]

This what the world has come to. A gun is a tool....a tool designed to kill....simple. (target shooting/hunting came after the tool was invented). Stones and sticks were a tool to kill...then knives...swords...bows...guns. You don't need long guns stacked up in church but a concealed carry , kept secret, has it's place. No one knows. You don't advertise it. In NY, we've been background checked, interviewed ,trained, before getting a conceal carry permit. I can't remember a person who has that permit going on a rampage in Western NY. I can't understand how anyone could feel uneasy knowing there were permitted people in their presence. It's like people want something to complain about without understanding the reasoning behind that particular subject.

 

[Deplorable Me]

That might actually be separation of church and state. I think...........I like it.

If a house or worship does not like me carrying a firearm to worship, then I'll find another that does. I'd just assume be with like minded people.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

I asked my son [he's 11] a couple weeks ago "where are the bad guys you need to watch out for?"
His response "dark alleys, bad neighborhoods, empty warehouses, cities ".
I told him where all the mass shootings and attacks have been happening. Schools, churches, movie theaters, shopping malls, concerts, office buildings, events.
He thought about it. "Oh yeah, I guess you're right".
The "bad guys" are EVERYWHERE and being prepared is different than paranoid. I will continue to carry everywhere I can. Old adage rings true. Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

 

[freddy]

Guns at church? Fuck god! Problem solved.

 

[Phazer]

Guns at church? Fuck god! Problem solved.

Nihilist.

 

[freddy]

Nihilist.

Thank you!

 

[Robin]

Fishing?
Robin

 

[Cooolone]

Posted it before... An old Samurai maxim:

"Walk out your door, and you face a thousand enemies!"





So, I don't care where my destination may be...

Nowhere is safe!
Expect the unexpected!
Never sleep!
21'rule is "always" ringing my spider sense... Situational awareness always!

May not save me, but might give me that gap, that'll allow me to take the fucker with me!

 

[Defilade]

Guns at church? Fuck god! Problem solved.

Expected from the pro-death Abortion appeaser!

 

[Mr. terzmo]

"

Guns at church? Fuck god! Problem solved.

"

Not much bothers me..call me anything you want..freedom of speech.and I'm not a bible thumper but the above post bothers me. The author ,in my opinion, needs to rehash what's printed. And God has a capital G

 

[Podmonkey]

I don't know why people can't wrap their around around the simple gact that anyone that obeys no gun edicts are not the sort of people that you need to be worried about.

 

[GOPerfect]

The really funny thing about this? Carrying a gun to church is not a new thing. Years and years ago, during what many may see as better times in America, nearly everyone carried a gun nearly everywhere.

Americans used to put their guns on each and every time they left the house; even if only going to the barn.

Americans used to take care of business and then call the Police.

Americans used to take care of themselves.

 

[GOPerfect]

Guns at church? Fuck god! Problem solved.

What an ass, why would you make such a comment?

 

[Steal2B]

Last night I think God let me know he is only interested in my heart and soul, and made it quite clear I should keep my guns.

 

[Criticalt]

What an ass, why would you make such a comment?

Shock value.
Im not shocked.

 

[GOPerfect]

Shock value.
Im not shocked.

I am not either, especially when considering the source. I am not offended, not at all. But to sit here and insult fellow members and their core beliefs goes past rude.

I care not if someone is godless, each to their own.

 

[JohnD13]

The church I attended in Albany in 50 odd years ago had a rifle range in the basement and we used it. Guns in church isn't new, just the present necessity is. Don't think the good Lord means for us to be victims.

 

[eagleridge357]

The world is 99% insane, just do whatever you please

 

[Bruce_Sloane]

I take extra Mags to Calvary Southside in Honeyoe Falls
God has never told me NO. ,

 

[spat]

For the love of God, don’t bring guns to church
If you have a gun, should you start taking it with you to church? If you don’t carry a gun, should you get one in case someone starts shooting up the sanctuary while you’re praying? Should your pastor in the pulpit begin packing heat?

There was a time when these questions would never have been asked, church being a place where we go to abide with God, where hearts are opened and grace and mercy are sought. Is church now a place for guns?

The question isn’t abstract.
Opinion | For the love of God, don’t bring guns to church

"and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." Luke 22:36


Bring the gun. If you don't have one, get one. The bible says bring it.