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Recent content by Tallguy88

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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    I trust God's will will be done in all things. But that doesn't mean I don't take reasonable precautions. If God wills my death, it will be so. If Tyrone wills my death, I may be able to prevent that. Re vaccines, I've never gotten smallpox. Neither has anyone alive born after 1980. God...
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    Eye for an eye is to settle up after a wrong has been committed, similar to what we would use a lawsuit for today. It is not a response to a direct, immediate thread of harm. I agree revenge is un Christian. But defending myself from immediate harm is not unbiblical. If someone tries to hit me...
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    It's called "hope for the best, plan for the worst". Do you refuse to wear a seat belt or buy insurance because you trust in God? Do you refuse to use vaccines or medicine because that wouldn't be trusting in God? How far do you take it? Do bad things only happen to the ungodly?
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    Eye for eye refers to revenge, not defense.
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    I don't support capitol punishment or unjust wars. I support being able to defend myself from a legitimate immediate threat using proportionate force
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    God expects people to help themselves. God did not magically give oil to the foolish virgins who had none. Instead, he blessed the ones who helped themselves by preparing beforehand.
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    What I'd it you think I'm trying to justify, except that which the catechism explicitly justifies (CCC 2263-4). I already said I don't carry a gun in public. I do have them at home. If I don't have a right to defend myself at home, what right do I have? Self defense is not contrary to the Bible...
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    Peter was going against Prophecy and Jesus' own words when he said that he must be sacrificed. That's why he was adminished, not because self defense is bad.
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    I'm not angry or expecting evil. Did you see where I said I DON'T carry a firearm, even though I'm legally able to do so? I don't even own a handgun at the moment. I'm just saying that I'm not fatalistic and if push comes to shove, I will do what is necessary to protect my family. Self defense...
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    I trust God to protect me. I'm more protective of family than of myself, however. I never carry a pistol in public, even though I'm licensed to. Really isn't any need. But someone wants to hurt my nephew or my sister, I'm going to do everything in my power to kill them first. If not with a gun...
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    Members of Congress being Telemarketers

    I saw that yesterday. That's just crazy.
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    Some thoughts on guns in the USA ...

    Hunting usually requires guns. That's my main use of them. And shooting targets for fun. Haven't had to shoot a person yet, don't expect I will ever need to. I will if I have to defend my family, however.
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    What governs your conduct most?

    I'm not sure any of those fit. I act based on my understanding of right and wrong. It seems to align with biblical morality, but that's not intentional on my part. It's just how I was raised. So it's more of a family-given morality in my case.
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    How do you deal with Jehovah's witnesses when they visit?

    Here's what I say/do: "Thanks, have a nice day." *takes brochure*, *closes door*, *throws brochure in the trash*
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    Titles for Mary: Theotokos, Mater Dei... Are They Valid?

    Yes
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