Guns, Jesus and Church Safety

One church's Memorial to 331 gun victims in Philadelphia  from 2012.
photo by cocoa biscuit / flickr

The Religious News Service has this article by Jeffrey MacDonald about how the government is working to keep churches safe during this strange time. Who would have ever thought we would in this place. My only fear is that the government can get carried away and overstep their work with church. Separation of Church and State is still a cardinal rule in this country. Funny--as the government steps in--nobody but nobody seems to realize the danger that guns cause everywhere. Will we ever learn not to get rid of the guns but to keep them out of the hands of crazy people. Nary a word about gun registration or legislation.

It would be irresponsible if churches did not struggle with how to keep their congregations safe these days. I recommend Kyle Childress' fine article in the Christian Century on "Guns and Baptism." Deep in the heart of Texas this faithful minister writes about how his church is dealing with faithfulness to Jesus Christ and safety of his members. He is Pastor of the Austin Heights Baptist Church, Nacogdoches, Texas.

I recommend both of these fine articles.

photo by Lawrence OP / flickr

--Roger Lovette / rogerlovette.blogspot.com