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mitchpilot · March 17th, 2007, 10:53 AM

I'm new to this forum, as I have just now completed CCW training and am awaiting the permit from my local sheriff.

I've been a professing Christian most of my life. I believe in going the extra mile and everything that Christ preached. But I also believe that it is our God-given right - even duty - to defend those we love.

I honestly believe that Christians who are serious about Christ's teaching might very well make the best type of person to carry concealed. 99.9 % of those who are licensed to carry concealed - regardless of religious affiliation - are honest, responsible, law-abiding citizens. But in all candor, I've met a couple of kooks who carry concealed, also.

An earnest Christian is less likely to get drunk or let his or her anger or ego make them do something stupid. I'm not saying it couldn't happen, because Christians are human, too. I'm just saying that if they're livin' by The Book, they're more likely to turn the other cheek on stupid arguments over parking spaces and the like. Christians will hopefully be less likely to shoot an unarmed person for breaking into an empty car (as unfortuantely happened in Cincinnati with a CCW permit holder recetnely).

I also think that Christians are more aware that evil does exist in the world. Secular humanists tend to see crime as a social disease, and if we just get rid of whatever is causing the crime (like guns), then the world would be a happy place. Whatever. But Christians are acutely aware that if you could somehow destroy every gun in the world, evil people would turn to mugging and raping at the point of a sword. So while we seek to turn people toward The Light, we also must acknowledge that there are twisted thugs out there who will only respect force.

Christ taught a lot about love and forgiveness. But he also made himself a whip and kicked some money-changer butt in the Temple.

March 17th, 2007, 10:53 AM	#93
mitchpilot New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3	I'm new to this forum, as I have just now completed CCW training and am awaiting the permit from my local sheriff. I've been a professing Christian most of my life. I believe in going the extra mile and everything that Christ preached. But I also believe that it is our God-given right - even duty - to defend those we love. I honestly believe that Christians who are serious about Christ's teaching might very well make the best type of person to carry concealed. 99.9 % of those who are licensed to carry concealed - regardless of religious affiliation - are honest, responsible, law-abiding citizens. But in all candor, I've met a couple of kooks who carry concealed, also. An earnest Christian is less likely to get drunk or let his or her anger or ego make them do something stupid. I'm not saying it couldn't happen, because Christians are human, too. I'm just saying that if they're livin' by The Book, they're more likely to turn the other cheek on stupid arguments over parking spaces and the like. Christians will hopefully be less likely to shoot an unarmed person for breaking into an empty car (as unfortuantely happened in Cincinnati with a CCW permit holder recetnely). I also think that Christians are more aware that evil does exist in the world. Secular humanists tend to see crime as a social disease, and if we just get rid of whatever is causing the crime (like guns), then the world would be a happy place. Whatever. But Christians are acutely aware that if you could somehow destroy every gun in the world, evil people would turn to mugging and raping at the point of a sword. So while we seek to turn people toward The Light, we also must acknowledge that there are twisted thugs out there who will only respect force. Christ taught a lot about love and forgiveness. But he also made himself a whip and kicked some money-changer butt in the Temple.