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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Would Jesus pack heat? Is gun control a God issue? [View all]jeepnstein
(2,631 posts)52. And if you take it to the extreme...
as they often do, then we should limit ourselves to bronze swords only. I'm pretty sure they'd reject that strict interpretation.
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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
They may have the same doctrines, but their members hold different opinions on gun control.
SecularMotion
Aug 2012
#40
Jesus carried a .38 snub up his sleeve. Before he fed the thousands with a few fish & bread...
OneTenthofOnePercent
Aug 2012
#5
Jesus used to carry a 1911 auto loader without having to reload...
OneTenthofOnePercent
Aug 2012
#11
Umm Jesus said to his disciples, "if you live by the sword you die by the sword"
Heather MC
Aug 2012
#8
You are, of course, entitled to your opinion. On an objective basis from encountering "Christians"
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2012
#35
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
He said much more than that on the subject and never suggested carrying a gun.
Starboard Tack
Aug 2012
#56
Pick a book, pick a chapter, pick a verse - whatever suits your argument.
Starboard Tack
Aug 2012
#25
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