tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post1005182393041726076..comments2023-09-21T09:02:20.803-05:00Comments on Come Together: In Jesus' name: WHY?Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13757132958255621438noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post-50076892345484713032015-12-07T04:25:17.544-06:002015-12-07T04:25:17.544-06:00First, what specifically would Jesus advocate? I a...First, what specifically would Jesus advocate? I am not particularly interested in making any decisions based on emotion or rhetoric. Those decisions are usually not good. Please help me understand, with scriptural references, what Jesus would tell us to do?<br /><br />In my understanding, the situation has already been addressed. "Thou shalt not murder" pretty much covers it. Not only did God command it, but our civil laws say it is against societal norms as well. I will gladly stand with Jesus, God and you if you believe murder is evil. (Interesting that according to our law it is okay to murder a baby at 24 or 30 or 40 weeks old.)<br /><br />It is very clear the author believes owning a gun is sin. Is it a sin for a police officer to have a gun? Can a Christian be a police officer? Can the military have guns? Is the gun inherently evil or is it a tool like a sewing machine or spoon? Is a single shot rifle okay but one that shoots two shots evil and sinful? Who determines how many shots makes a gun cross the "sin" line? Does scripture give us a magazine capacity limit? Can I own a gun to protect myself from animal attacks? What about 2 legged varmints? Is it my right to protect my family as I see fit? Is it my responsibility? Is it God-ordained? If I choose to abdicate my responsibility, is that sin? Is gun ownership, in fact, an area of Christian liberty? Can we both make different choices in this area and both be obedient?<br /><br />I didn't see any scripture in the article. Please help.Paul Cangialosinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post-64299938699551928492015-12-04T15:22:36.516-06:002015-12-04T15:22:36.516-06:00Matthew 5:39 "But I tell you, do not resist a...Matthew 5:39 "But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post-60453379231545394312015-12-04T00:47:25.587-06:002015-12-04T00:47:25.587-06:00It occurred to me today listening to the awful new...It occurred to me today listening to the awful news about the Bakersfield massacre that it's obvious that <br />1) the bad guys have lots of guns and ammo<br />2) the good, well-meaning, usually liberal, peace-loving citizens don't have their guns with them (if they have guns at all) when they're out and about, and by current laws, can't carry them, unless they know and can pay off the local sheriff to maybe get a CC permit.<br /><br />So............ our current laws legislate our being sitting ducks anywhere, anytime. Dumb.Murigiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14889058001227492361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post-69596772079424622502015-12-03T17:44:32.240-06:002015-12-03T17:44:32.240-06:00If you would like to have an exchange on this subj...If you would like to have an exchange on this subject..."I'm your Huckleberry".<br /><br />I am a husband and a father. I am a disciple of the Messiah. I am also an ordained priest in The Episcopal Church.<br /><br />I own a Glock, a few hunting rifles and a couple of shotguns, too. I owned a Bushmaster until a few years ago (sold it to buy my wife an important gift).<br /><br />If you really want to know "why?", I am happy to share. <br /><br />But be mindful, I am likely to ask a few questions in the process that will challenge. I might ask you, and the leaders of The Episcopal Church, a few "why?" questions that could get uncomfortable.<br /><br />So, if you would like to chat, let me know.<br /><br />PhilPhil +https://www.blogger.com/profile/01723755658193610543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post-73394402618192325082015-12-03T17:21:25.859-06:002015-12-03T17:21:25.859-06:00I love my family, and want to protect my daughter ...I love my family, and want to protect my daughter and myself from evil. I don't know why people focus on guns so much frankly. A woman crashed her car into a parade, and no one wants to get rid of cars. People are stabbed and slashed, but no one wants to get rid of knives. Home made bombs are becoming the norm for some domestic terrorists- pressure cookers, for instance, and no one wants to get rid of those things. Instead of focusing on the weapon used, why don't we focus on the person who is willing to harm and kill humans. They have become desensitized to people as people. Maybe they watch too much TV, or movies. That's a big problem we have to fix neighborhood by neighborhood.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post-58664131367219841712015-12-03T17:21:04.582-06:002015-12-03T17:21:04.582-06:00Thank you for a powerful statement that is exactly...Thank you for a powerful statement that is exactly, and in one place, the question I want to ask. I will share it.<br />Cary Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02478039462433199661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post-78915683472037030872015-12-03T15:51:58.908-06:002015-12-03T15:51:58.908-06:00Luke 22:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he tha...Luke 22:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4007698341425820682.post-24892902893441464582015-12-03T06:52:54.349-06:002015-12-03T06:52:54.349-06:00Gives you something to think about.Gives you something to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com