MK202002 Posted April 17, 2007 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 286 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/23/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted April 17, 2007 Still pondering this myself. What do you guys think? And remember SELF defense. I'm not talking about defending anyone else. Based on the answer, I would have to change my mind on a lot of things. It's a serios thing, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtwo Posted April 17, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 21 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,144 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/24/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/18/1978 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Still pondering this myself. What do you guys think? And remember SELF defense. I'm not talking about defending anyone else. Based on the answer, I would have to change my mind on a lot of things. It's a serios thing, don't you think? This is something I've thought a lot about. There was a group of missionaries (I think it was the group that "End of the SPear" was based on) who brought rifles for the sake of hunting, but not for defense. As one told his wife, he was prepared for death and eternity, while those to whom he was going to speak were not. I believe this same attitude ought to be taken when it comes to self defense. My soul is prepared, and death is not a threat to me... but my killing of another to save my own life -will- condemn him, if he isn't saved (and I think it's safe to assume, if you are in a position where "self defense" is an option, he probably isn't). And let's not forget the words of Jesus: "whoever would save his life will lose it..." Having said that, I do draw distinction between this and home and family defense, as well as national defense. I think every American citizen ought to own a gun, and be willing to fight to defend his family and his neigbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 there is not one single passage in scripture which indicates we are not to defend our own lives against a thief, a psychopath, etc. the only thing even close is that those who die for CHRIST are blessed. since in our country at least, psychos don't go around asking you if you believe in Jesus before blowing your brains out. Jesus told his desciples to carry a sword, and if they didn't have one, to sell their coat and buy one, because there would be difficult and dangerous times ahead in which they would need one. that's good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted April 18, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 115 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 8,281 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 249 Days Won: 3 Joined: 03/03/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/30/1955 Share Posted April 18, 2007 God's most precious gift to you is YOUR OWN LIFE! You should not disrespect that gift by refusing to value and defend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickilynn Posted April 18, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 138 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3,997 Content Per Day: 0.64 Reputation: 19 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/13/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted April 18, 2007 Shalom, We believe in defending what G-d has given us, unless He tells us otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Shalom, We believe in defending what G-d has given us, unless He tells us otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giaour Posted April 18, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 179 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 3,941 Content Per Day: 0.55 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/28/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/08/1964 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I think it would have to depend on the circumstances. How about a scenario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iryssa Posted April 18, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 117 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3,860 Content Per Day: 0.56 Reputation: 9 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/10/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/13/1984 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I agree...a scenario to think about would make answering a little easier. For now, though, I'll say this: Physically, I will protect my life as much as I can without endangering my soul (ie. if I was given the choice "deny Christ or die" I like to think I'd choose to die), because we're only given one life to live before Eternity, and I think I can be of better service to the Kingdom alive. Verbally, it depends. If I can defend myself RATIONALLY, without getting into emotional attacks, then I will. If it gets catty or otherwise emotionally driven, I'd rather just walk away. Let 'em think what they want to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnie Posted April 18, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 811 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 7,338 Content Per Day: 1.08 Reputation: 76 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/06/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted April 18, 2007 God's most precious gift to you is YOUR OWN LIFE! You should not disrespect that gift by refusing to value and defend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliyahuw Posted April 18, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,263 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/11/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/17/1961 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Still pondering this myself. What do you guys think? And remember SELF defense. I'm not talking about defending anyone else. Based on the answer, I would have to change my mind on a lot of things. It's a serios thing, don't you think? This is something I've thought a lot about. There was a group of missionaries (I think it was the group that "End of the SPear" was based on) who brought rifles for the sake of hunting, but not for defense. As one told his wife, he was prepared for death and eternity, while those to whom he was going to speak were not. I believe this same attitude ought to be taken when it comes to self defense. My soul is prepared, and death is not a threat to me... but my killing of another to save my own life -will- condemn him, if he isn't saved (and I think it's safe to assume, if you are in a position where "self defense" is an option, he probably isn't). And let's not forget the words of Jesus: "whoever would save his life will lose it..." Having said that, I do draw distinction between this and home and family defense, as well as national defense. I think every American citizen ought to own a gun, and be willing to fight to defend his family and his neigbors. WhaT??? Are you nuts! If someone wants to attack me and try to kill me, he's going to be taking the great celestial dirt nap before he realizes it. IF he isn't prepared to meet God then thats his problem. I have family that depends on me being alive and i am not going to be the one whos dying for a lowlife scumbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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