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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
Every church in America needs armed security
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We can go online and watch videos of people walking into a church and opening fire, only to be stopped by a worshipper there who was armed. The armed worshipper didn't make it any less of a church. But he undoubtedly saved many lives, and that has to have some value--even to those who don't like the idea of people being armed while in a church.
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Those are all utilitarian arguments, none of which involve taking the sacramental and eschatological significance of church seriously.
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I just hate guns for personal reasons. I’m fine with police using them for official duties or responsible citizens using them for hunting for sustenance or protection.
Church doesn’t need deadly weapons, IMO.
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Not only Churches, but schools, places of business. No one is safe from violence anymore. Should there be armed guards there as well?
What’s the solution?
I really, really wish I knew.
Sigh
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In many cases, yes. In fact, they already have. Take the Superbowl as an example. People go there to watch a football game and forget about the cares of life. But they also understand that they may not be safe there and don't mind having military grade security all around them as they are watching the game. There are some businesses such as banks and Jewelers who are easy targets if they are not armed.
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It saddens me there is so much violence in this world. I wish somehow it can be reduced.
Sigh
I have no other words.
It’s so, so unfortunate.
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Swiss guard.
They protect the Pope.
Must be male, single, faithful Catholic, have Swiss citizenship and other requirements, including age.
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That's interesting. Not questioning you on this, but do you have a cite handy?
It's really an interesting point in the US. There was a time when many attended church beneath the shadow of the scalping knife, and I have no idea if they went armed or not. My assumption is that most did, but that is only an assumption without any fact to back it up.
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