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In reply to the discussion: Churches offering concealed-carry weapons training to attract members. ... [View all]TPaine7
(4,286 posts)48. In your opinion, is a Christian a hypocrite if she wears a seatbelt?
Wouldn't wearing a seatbelt prove that a Christian believes God can't protect her in an accident? Shouldn't Christians save money on fire alarms and extinguishers?
Should a Christian look both ways before crossing the street? Why not simply depend on God?
How about working to earn money, or going to the store to buy food and clothes? If God is truly taking care of them, shouldn't they lie down and wait for clothes, food, security, transportation and everything else they need to be delivered to them by angels?
Christians have a saying: "The Lord helps those who help themselves." Has it occurred to you that--as pointed out above--they know their own beliefs better than you do?
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Churches offering concealed-carry weapons training to attract members. ... [View all]
spin
Nov 2012
OP
If god gave us free will, than all the fqaith in the world will do nothing...
PavePusher
Nov 2012
#14
Congratulations, you're a better person than all of them - but still utterly irrelevant to the issue
DonP
Nov 2012
#32
If you are suggesting that only "rightwing nuts" have concealed carry permits or go to church. ...
spin
Nov 2012
#46
Now how did I know you would post something like that? Gunners are so predictable.
upaloopa
Nov 2012
#13
That's what I was going to post originally, but I saw that you got to it first.
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#25
BREAKING: Churches across the country provide voting booths in order to attract members! n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2012
#45