Gabe Suarez
New member
1). Just where in the Bible are we encouraged to carry weapons inside of church?
1 Timothy 5:8 - If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is wrse than an unbeliever.
That provision includes safety.
Luke 22:36 - He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you do not have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one".
Christ later affirmed this is exactly what He meant when two of His men returned with swords, and He declared, "That is enough".
There is nothing in Biblical study that would lead a Christian to believe he should disarm himself.
2). Actually, we are not at war with an entire culture bent on our destruction, but parts of several cultures that often include some bastardized Muslim beliefs as justification for their actions.
Well, we can all think what we choose. I have opinions based on intel I receive from sources in the Middle East and that is what I believe.
3). As for the Mr. Rogers and being impotent, I am not sure that is the case or a valid claim..........
Mr. Rogers was used not as THE Mr. Rogers, but as the icon he became and which has become the stereo-type of the nice guy. I could just as easily said Casper Milktoast, or whoever. The point was and is that there is more to being a Christian than being a nice guy and smiling and getting along with everyone. Sometimes doing the right thing means NOT smiling, but frowning, and NOT going along.
I apologize for getting evangelical here. It wasn't my intention. There is another place where this sort of thing is discussed routinely by men who carry weapons to worship daily, and by pastors who do the same with biblical support. Any interested in getting references for this, send me an email.
For now, just remember how silly you will feel if you leave your blaster in the car (to please a misled Pastor) the day an active shooter decides to pick your service as his statement.
Gabe Suarez
Suarez International USA, inc.
http://www.suarezinternational.com
1 Timothy 5:8 - If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is wrse than an unbeliever.
That provision includes safety.
Luke 22:36 - He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you do not have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one".
Christ later affirmed this is exactly what He meant when two of His men returned with swords, and He declared, "That is enough".
There is nothing in Biblical study that would lead a Christian to believe he should disarm himself.
2). Actually, we are not at war with an entire culture bent on our destruction, but parts of several cultures that often include some bastardized Muslim beliefs as justification for their actions.
Well, we can all think what we choose. I have opinions based on intel I receive from sources in the Middle East and that is what I believe.
3). As for the Mr. Rogers and being impotent, I am not sure that is the case or a valid claim..........
Mr. Rogers was used not as THE Mr. Rogers, but as the icon he became and which has become the stereo-type of the nice guy. I could just as easily said Casper Milktoast, or whoever. The point was and is that there is more to being a Christian than being a nice guy and smiling and getting along with everyone. Sometimes doing the right thing means NOT smiling, but frowning, and NOT going along.
I apologize for getting evangelical here. It wasn't my intention. There is another place where this sort of thing is discussed routinely by men who carry weapons to worship daily, and by pastors who do the same with biblical support. Any interested in getting references for this, send me an email.
For now, just remember how silly you will feel if you leave your blaster in the car (to please a misled Pastor) the day an active shooter decides to pick your service as his statement.
Gabe Suarez
Suarez International USA, inc.
http://www.suarezinternational.com