ayin jade Posted September 2, 2014 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.88 Content Count: 43,795 Content Per Day: 6.21 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted September 2, 2014 Im interested in your thoughts from a biblical perspective and not a secular perspective. The us constitution permits americans the right to bear arms, but biblically what do you think of this pastor's message? http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/local-pastor-john-correia-teaches-about-gun-rights-and-safety- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENOCH2010 Posted September 2, 2014 Group: Senior Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 907 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 382 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/03/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/07/1866 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I say they will come in handy when the muslems try to take over our homeland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted September 2, 2014 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.88 Content Count: 43,795 Content Per Day: 6.21 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 I say they will come in handy when the muslems try to take over our homeland. Is that what we as Christians should do? Are his views biblically correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted September 2, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted September 2, 2014 I received my first gun, a 20 ga shotgun, for my twelve birthday, my father bought it for me. Shortly after, I shot my first squirrel sitting in my Fathers lap as he sat on a big log. Hunting with my father was a very special time in my life. He taught me gun safety. When I see someone in public with a sidearm holstered I feel so safe, I believe that they are authorized to carry. Guns don't scare me, I am comfortable around them, that's just how I was raised. I was a Junior Deputy once and the taught gun safety. Christians owning guns and teaching their Children, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 from a biblical perspective, Jesus told His disciples to sell their cloak and buy a sword. Not for vengeance, and not even to defend oneself if being persecuted for their faith. so why then? because there are a million other reasons why one would need a weapon for defense. God differentiates between killing and murder. we shouldn't use the sword (or in this day and age, a gun... either way, God is talking about a weapon that can be used to kill) for our own personal gain. but throughout scripture God has His people defend against evil. if one's life is being threatened, whether it is yours or someone else's, it is permissible to use a sword. i'm sure that would extend to a gun. also from a biblical perspective, when the walls of jerusalem were being rebuilt, it was with sword in hand to defend those who would tear it down, or who would bring harm to the jews. (nehemiah chapter 4). and of course, guns are also useful for putting fresh meat on the dinner table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Shortly after, I shot my first squirrel sitting in my Fathers lap as he sat on a big log. Hunting with my father was a very special time in my life. He taught me gun safety. LOL i had to read that three times before i understood that the squirrel was not sitting in your father's lap when you shot it. i was thinking WOW, that dad really trusted your aim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted September 2, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted September 2, 2014 Shortly after, I shot my first squirrel sitting in my Fathers lap as he sat on a big log. Hunting with my father was a very special time in my life. He taught me gun safety. LOL i had to read that three times before i understood that the squirrel was not sitting in your father's lap when you shot it. i was thinking WOW, that dad really trusted your aim!Chuckle, oh no, I had to laugh, I needed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted September 2, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted September 2, 2014 ...when the walls of jerusalem were being rebuilt, it was with sword in hand to defend those who would tear it down, or who would bring harm to the jews. (nehemiah chapter 4). That's pretty good obscure Biblical knowledge, LadyC. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 ...when the walls of jerusalem were being rebuilt, it was with sword in hand to defend those who would tear it down, or who would bring harm to the jews. (nehemiah chapter 4). That's pretty good obscure Biblical knowledge, LadyC. ;-) well, i've read the bible three times in the last four years, so i've learned a lot. blogged my way through one of those times, and REALLY gained a much deeper understanding of some subjects! sadly though, i forget more than i remember these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted September 2, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted September 2, 2014 ...when the walls of jerusalem were being rebuilt, it was with sword in hand to defend those who would tear it down, or who would bring harm to the jews. (nehemiah chapter 4). That's pretty good obscure Biblical knowledge, LadyC. ;-) well, i've read the bible three times in the last four years, so i've learned a lot. blogged my way through one of those times, and REALLY gained a much deeper understanding of some subjects! sadly though, i forget more than i remember these days.Alright then you won't mind if I test you a little. I know what you mean about forgetting as days go by, my 'hey day' of knowledge was late 80s - first half of the 90s. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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