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Every church in America needs armed security

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On a recent Sunday morning in Minnesota, worshipers gathered expecting what Christians have done for 2,000 years: to sing, to pray, to hear the Word of God, and to seek peace in the presence of their Creator and Savior. Instead, they encountered chaos.

A group of activists forced their way into a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, shouting slogans, interrupting prayer, and deliberately desecrating a sacred space. The message was unmistakable: Even churches are no longer off-limits.

For many believers, this moment seemed like a line had been crossed. For others, it confirmed what they have quietly feared for years: Our churches are now seen by some as soft targets. And pretending otherwise puts lives at risk.

This is not isolated. Churches have been under attack for years now, and Christians need an answer that is wise, firm, and biblical. The disturbing truth is this: Every church in America needs armed security.

Not because Christians are called to live in fear. Not because we worship violence. Not because we lack faith in God’s protection. But because God’s Word affirms both spiritual trust and practical responsibility.

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No. This is not the way. This is not the gospel. This is not how we are to treat our neighbors.
This question has long been a serious dividing point among Christians. It's why some Quaker congregations disagreed with taking up arms in the American Revolution, despite raids on Patriot settlers, and why some left the Quakers. I will only note that those who invaded that church likely picked a soft target. There are other churches where the sisters swing a mean purse, and no, I'm not joking.
 
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No. This is not the way. This is not the gospel. This is not how we are to treat our neighbors.
As someone who hates guns and violence for personal reasons, I agree with you.
 
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Our local Catholic cathedral is locking up the school and Church during school hours for security reasons. There is no guns involved, though.
 
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On a recent Sunday morning in Minnesota, worshipers gathered expecting what Christians have done for 2,000 years: to sing, to pray, to hear the Word of God, and to seek peace in the presence of their Creator and Savior. Instead, they encountered chaos.

A group of activists forced their way into a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, shouting slogans, interrupting prayer, and deliberately desecrating a sacred space. The message was unmistakable: Even churches are no longer off-limits.

For many believers, this moment seemed like a line had been crossed. For others, it confirmed what they have quietly feared for years: Our churches are now seen by some as soft targets. And pretending otherwise puts lives at risk.

This is not isolated. Churches have been under attack for years now, and Christians need an answer that is wise, firm, and biblical. The disturbing truth is this: Every church in America needs armed security.

Not because Christians are called to live in fear. Not because we worship violence. Not because we lack faith in God’s protection. But because God’s Word affirms both spiritual trust and practical responsibility.

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I don’t know. Where could they get the resources? I also don’t like the idea of guns in churches. I just don’t know the solution.
 
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Even the catechism says we have a right to defend ourselves. I don’t like it either but there has to be some sense of security.
That makes sense and I agree! The exact solution? I honestly don’t know for sure. Sigh

I’m tired of all the hatred against the faithful. It disgusts me so much! Ugh!
 
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That makes sense and I agree! The exact solution? I honestly don’t know for sure. Sigh

I’m tired of all the hatred against the faithful. It disgusts me so much! Ugh!
Hire security? *shrug*
 
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I don’t know. Where could they get the resources? I also don’t like the idea of guns in churches. I just don’t know the solution.
When I went to the Lutheran church they always had a police officer there for security. Apparently they’d had some threats or something. I felt safer there.
A few months ago some woman came into my church and another nearby church (I wasn’t at either of those Masses) and disrupted the Mass, ranting and yelling at the priest about something. Scary.
 
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