Baptist Pastor Shot In Pulpit Today - Page 4

Adam · #31 09-21-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

I do not have a gun for killing...lol...I would shoot in the air to frighten away robbers...which is common in Brazil...NO, I would not kill...
In fact I told the story of Jesus and prayed with those that kidnapped our son...

Yet, you could scream at them, yes? Or bang a ladle on a pot? Or have one of those airhorn things they use at ballgames? Anything but a weapon of death. Or, perhaps, you are keeping the gun to protect yourself from wild animals? I don't live in a jungle full of wild beasts, so now I can see the reason for your having a gun. It is, also, very commendable that you witnessed to them. It is obviously in your heart to do so, and your burning passion, which is very evident to us all here.

RandyWayne · #32 09-21-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

My husband will not even touch a gun...I am American and guns seem common among my friends...sorry if by me having a gun offends someone...About every preacher I know owns a gun....Haven't seen any of them killing saints YET....lol...

We went from having no guns in our house to three just in the past 6 months. It is unbelievably fun going to the range and taking out paper target after paper target. While we don't keep them loaded, we have fully loaded clips right next to each one that can be slapped in in a second or two.

Ruger 22c MRKIII -Mine
Sig 9mm -Hers
Remington 20 Gage tactical shotgun (with slugs) -Hers

RandyWayne · #33 09-21-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

I have never even went hunting...lol...fishing yes....

We also take them hiking since you never know when your going to run into a wild pig, bob cat, or outlaw.

GraceAmazing · #34 09-21-2011, 11:10 AM

Amen Sis. Alvear! I totally believe we should take precautions! And yes, a bullet for a bullet if need be...

TGBTG · #35 09-21-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GraceAmazing

Amen Sis. Alvear! I totally believe we should take precautions! And yes, a bullet for a bullet if need be...

serious or TIC?

Sister Alvear · #36 09-21-2011, 11:21 AM

Now for the record I do not like guns however after one of the robberies at our home someone gave me the gun but not to kill...just to shoot in the air if I hear noises or whatever....the man that lives across from us said if he hears me shoot he will try to send someone in our compound. Between our people, our churches and us I think I could safely say we have a robbery about every week...it is so dangerous where we live and work...however our trust is in the Lord but at the same time I see nothing wrong with having a gun...I sure am not violent by nature if anything to easy going....

Sister Alvear · #37 09-21-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam

Yet, you could scream at them, yes? Or bang a ladle on a pot? Or have one of those airhorn things they use at ballgames? Anything but a weapon of death. Or, perhaps, you are keeping the gun to protect yourself from wild animals? I don't live in a jungle full of wild beasts, so now I can see the reason for your having a gun. It is, also, very commendable that you witnessed to them. It is obviously in your heart to do so, and your burning passion, which is very evident to us all here.

Dear one I stood before wild naked indians and would have given my life....my purpose is not kill...many pastors gave me advice to have a gun...Knowing me I would just start talking in tongues...I had a bandit to press a gun in my stomach once...Lots of experiences with robbers....lol...I ought to write a book just on that....

Sister Alvear · #38 09-21-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

We also take them hiking since you never know when your going to run into a wild pig, bob cat, or outlaw.

Hey, Randy about time for you and your wife to come on a vacation to northeast Brazil...we do have more than bandits....we can show you pretty places...and mission places...

houston · #39 09-21-2011, 11:29 AM

guns have no place in the church

GraceAmazing · #40 09-21-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TGBTG

serious or TIC?

I would have to say serious...but not to the point of killing...we do have a security team in place to protect my husband and myself...we have police officers/prison guards in our church that carry 24/7 for work reasons...HOWEVER, I am not for shooting to kill...let's set that record straight once and for all...I think a bullet to the knee to distract is perfectly acceptable...Let's be honest here, if a person came into your home (church, house, etc) and wanted to harm you, wouldn't you do anything in your power to defend yourself? I do not have a gun at home and now my husband doesn't either, but we are considering getting another one for defense...there is nothing wrong with that...the Israelites had swords and spears...do you honestly think they were for looks?