I was going to make the discussion today a simple one without much controversy. I decided instead to see what some of you think about what evidently is pretty controversial. At least what I have been reading so far suggests it will be.
In case you haven’t heard, another useless church slaying occurred Sunday. A pastor was shot and killed during service and a couple of others were wounded. The story can be found here and other places.
This was just another senseless attack in a ever increasing string that has occurred lately. No one so far even knows what the motive for this one was. This murderous interruption to a worship service has many in the church discussing the issues of church safety and the carrying of weapons in church services. There are also larger issues to discuss. So if you would, I would like to read your feedback and answers to these questions.
Do you think Jesus is okay with any of his followers shooting someone in self defense?
Do you think it would be wise for just anyone to carry a gun in church? Would you?
If you would carry a gun, under what circumstances would you use it?
If you are against all of this, carrying weapons and using them, then what do you think is our role in protection of ourselves and others?
Finally, what caliber would Jesus recommend?
That last one is just a light hearted one meant to keep us from getting too angry in case we disagree. But this is a very serious topic and I have read a lot of opinions already.
Care to share yours?
Love you all
Tags: caliber, Church, jesus, Murder, pastor, protection, Self, self defense, Service, town hall, Tuesday, Weapons
