I'm not the churchgoing type, but I would be hesitant to do anything that would distract from another's worship of God in His house. That is my personal opinion. I would conceal in church. But I would not restrict others to do what their conscience tells them is OK. That exact mindset is most of why I don't go to church. Not slamming anyone, just that's how I feel personally.
But isn't proving things part of teaching?
I agree. I don't think anyone intended to use the Word like that. I think in the context of a Bible believing, church going follower of Christ some of the things going on in churches don't jive with the reality of the Bible. A lot of God's word is not used in the proper context or it's misunderstood altogether.
In terms of science, yes. But it seems the purpose of the book is teaching faith... For with proof, faith wouldn't be needed.
This is really getting off the OP and could go on forever. You can have the last word. I'm turning in for the night.
Quite interesting to see how this thread turned out. I personally don't intend to open carry anyway and it's a big church so i imagine it was decided that way because some insensitive types might get upset that there are guns in a church.
I've heard unconfirmed stories of pastors in other states who stash pistols underneath their pulpits, but i don't have a source so take it for what its worth.
I've heard unconfirmed stories of pastors in other states who stash pistols underneath their pulpits, but i don't have a source so take it for what its worth.
I carry every time I go to church. I would sooner be caught out in public unarmed than at church. My church has no official stance on CC as far as I know. I don't think I'll probably OC there unless I see others doing so. But if they saw fit to openly ban CC, I most likely would not attend anymore.
You can say this is because I lack conviction in my faith if you wish, but I prefer to think that if a church group is so far out of touch with my personal feelings on the matter, it's unlikely to be a place I would continue to feel comfortable participating and supporting. Churches change... the leadership, the direction, the membership... doesn't mean they're wrong, just wouldn't be the place for me any longer, I don't think.
No hard feelings, but I'd find a place more in line with my personal beliefs.
You can say this is because I lack conviction in my faith if you wish, but I prefer to think that if a church group is so far out of touch with my personal feelings on the matter, it's unlikely to be a place I would continue to feel comfortable participating and supporting. Churches change... the leadership, the direction, the membership... doesn't mean they're wrong, just wouldn't be the place for me any longer, I don't think.
No hard feelings, but I'd find a place more in line with my personal beliefs.
I'd find another church but hey thats just me.
I can see where a church would not want open carry and have absolutely no problem with that.. but I definitely conceal carry at church. I do note that some of the disciples carried swords. If I remember right, at one point Jesus even told them to buy a sword if they didn't own one. They probably carried them under their robes when at the synagogues.
FreeRanger's avatar is sweet, that is all.
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