And we surely do not want to confuse our friend Janice with facts... Jesus never owned any guns.
To call gun ownership a God given right means that one considers oneself to speak for God.
What again did Jesus say about turning the other cheek?
<quote>"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust." (Matthew 5:38:45 RSV)</quote>
I hope He understands.
Janice Matchett <janmatch@earthlink.net> wrote: At 02:52 PM 6/2/2006, Michael Roberts wrote:
< When I read the voter guide of a group like the Christian Coalition, I find that they are allied with the National Rifle Association and are very anxious to protect the rights of people to buy even assault weapons.
That means it's OK to shoot people. ...
Michael
@ It does?
All human beings have the right to defend themselves. It's an inalienable right because it's God-given.
Like it or lump it.
Attempting to cloud that truth by dragging red herrings (assault weapons) across the path and using non sequiturs will only confuse the easily distracted.
~ Janice
Received on Tue Jun 6 02:14:46 2006
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