Tragically, school shootings happen seemingly every week in America these days, and every time they do a debate breaks out over guns and the right to bear arms. Many believe it’s “a God-given right” to own and use a gun, and many think that Jesus affirmed and even commanded armed self-defense. Others insist that Christianity is inherently pacifist and that following Jesus means giving up one’s right to bear arms. This week Tim finally went out to the shed to record an episode looking at where Jesus really stood on self-defense.
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Hosts: Nate Hanson / Tim Ritter
Music: Cale Haugen
References:
The Sword and the Servant: Why Does Jesus say to “Sell Your Cloak and Buy a Sword” in Luke 22:33-35 by David A. Burnett
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