Gun Control & RKBA

DWC

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17. Luke 22:36

Sun Aug 5, 2012, 11:48 AM

Aug 2012

New International Version (©1984)
He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.

Seems pretty clear to me.

Semper Fi,

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Would Jesus pack heat? Is gun control a God issue? [View all] SecularMotion Aug 2012 OP

You can find just about any kind of weird shit you can think of on the Web if you look hard enough slackmaster Aug 2012 #1

You think the position of the Catholic Church on gun control is "weird shit"? SecularMotion Aug 2012 #2

I really don't care what the Catholic Church's postion on anything is. slackmaster Aug 2012 #14

Jesus probably not....his disciples mostly would. ileus Aug 2012 #3

I am also against the taking of human life, especially mine. GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #4

Are you Catholic or Protestant? SecularMotion Aug 2012 #6

Both have the same doctrine on self-defense. GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #36

They may have the same doctrines, but their members hold different opinions on gun control. SecularMotion Aug 2012 #40

You are moving the goal posts. GreenStormCloud Aug 2012 #41

The OP is about the position of the Catholic Church on gun control. SecularMotion Aug 2012 #42

Many Black Protestants live in the inner city of large urban areas ... spin Aug 2012 #55

Jesus carried a .38 snub up his sleeve. Before he fed the thousands with a few fish & bread... OneTenthofOnePercent Aug 2012 #5

And my wife can only fire 5 before reloading her J frame. ileus Aug 2012 #7

Jesus used to carry a 1911 auto loader without having to reload... OneTenthofOnePercent Aug 2012 #11

Jesus was in movies? PavePusher Aug 2012 #18

Umm Jesus said to his disciples, "if you live by the sword you die by the sword" Heather MC Aug 2012 #8

Another viewpoint... ToolMaker Aug 2012 #16

Hate has no place among Christians discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #20

"Hate has no place among Christians"? Is this sarcasm? AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #29

Hate... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #33

You are, of course, entitled to your opinion. On an objective basis from encountering "Christians" AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2012 #35

Your opinion and mine deserve respect. discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #39

Killing is always wrong, every time. rrneck Aug 2012 #9

I would argue that murder is wrong every time ... spin Aug 2012 #12

It's like being sucked into a moral black hole. rrneck Aug 2012 #15

Once again we agree ... spin Aug 2012 #24

Absolutely. And well said. nt rrneck Aug 2012 #26

Thanks for your support. (n/t) spin Aug 2012 #32

+1 Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #43

Would Jesus pack heat? You mean IF he walked the earth today? Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2012 #10

Jesus did not carry a weapon but some of his disciples did. ... spin Aug 2012 #13

The question was answered in the garden when they came for him, they met a side arm. braddy Aug 2012 #38

If he was the "Only true son of God" as the NT claims, he had no need for physical weapons. Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #44

Any religious person can care for others and lead a good life ... spin Aug 2012 #53

He said much more than that on the subject and never suggested carrying a gun. Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #56

Luke 22:36 DWC Aug 2012 #17

everybody knows that version is not the TRUE bible lol nt msongs Aug 2012 #19

"...TRUE bible..." discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #21

to some fundies gejohnston Aug 2012 #22

I see... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #23

And if you take it to the extreme... jeepnstein Aug 2012 #52

Pick a book, pick a chapter, pick a verse - whatever suits your argument. Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #25

Well that pretty much sums up how worthless this topic is. Clames Aug 2012 #30

it is in the philosophy section. gejohnston Aug 2012 #31

Opinions... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #34

The OP asked a Biblical question DWC Aug 2012 #37

I don't know exactly what Bible you consider to be true ... spin Aug 2012 #54

Paper never refuses ink! Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #45

What does that mean??? n/t DWC Aug 2012 #46

It's an old Irish proverb Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #47

I repeat DWC Aug 2012 #48

Greek not so much Latin. gejohnston Aug 2012 #49

Cleo was about 1500 years before King James Starboard Tack Aug 2012 #57

according to this gejohnston Aug 2012 #58

Cool discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #50

Another failed attempt at dividing the Pro-2A crowd. NT rDigital Aug 2012 #27

I would gladly give up my right to self defense if it came with the ability to resurrect. 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #28

Were I God, I wouldn't own a gun. Or wear a seatbelt. Or look both ways before crossing the street. TPaine7 Aug 2012 #51