Tag: Guns
Mass Shootings! Here we go again!
The two recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde have once again brought the matter of gun laws in the U.S. to the forefront, with one side rallying to press for stricter gun laws while the other rallies to defend the constitutional right to possess firearms. I understand both sides. We all want violent crime … Continue reading Mass Shootings! Here we go again!
Jesus Endorsed Armed Self-Defense
Is it morally permissible for faithful Christians to carry firearms? Yes. But don’t take my word for it: Jesus himself instructed his disciples to arm themselves with swords for self-defense. Sell Your Cloak and Buy a Sword In Luke 22, Jesus addresses his disciples shortly before his arrest, trial, and eventual crucifixion. He reminds them … Continue reading Jesus Endorsed Armed Self-Defense
Are Pro-Lifers Who Own Guns Hypocrites?
Another assertion has become commonplace in discussions of abortion. Pro-lifers who own firearms, or support military actions abroad are misled at best, and at worst, hypocrites. The critic assumes that any inconsistently held pro-life beliefs are evidence pro-lifers aren’t actually motivated by a desire to protect human life, but rather a desire to control women’s … Continue reading Are Pro-Lifers Who Own Guns Hypocrites?
“Let the One Who Has No Sword Buy One”: The Christian Case for Carrying Firearms
In Isaiah 2, we are told of a vision in which the Messiah returns to reign on the earth. All the nations of the world beat their swords into plowshares. All war and conflict comes to an end. We should long for the day that this vision is made reality. But until that happens, what … Continue reading “Let the One Who Has No Sword Buy One”: The Christian Case for Carrying Firearms
Love Thy Neighbor & Pack Thy Heat
Question Hey Tim, should a Christian conceal carry? Aren’t Christians supposed to love criminals — not kill them? – Darrell Tim’s Response Thank you for your question, Darrell! Although I do not have a concealed carry permit myself, I have grappled with similar questions for most of my life. This is the case because I … Continue reading Love Thy Neighbor & Pack Thy Heat
Islamic Terror, Homosexuality, & the Consequences of Ideas
Sunday morning I awoke to horrific news on my Facebook feed: an Islamic terrorist brutally gunned down and murdered around fifty of our fellow human beings at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. This broke my heart and made me extremely angry! I cannot imagine the sorrow, pain, and anguish the friends and family members of … Continue reading Islamic Terror, Homosexuality, & the Consequences of Ideas