"Blackwater - The Rise..."

[Obiwan]

"Agree. Most Christians are pacifists in that they believe that God will protect them from all Evil."

Far too broad a brush there...my experience is almost exactly the opposite.

Most of the Christians I know are not (far from it) pacifists

How exactly did the crusades happen???????????????

Good and bad people in the world...both religious and secular...

At least the religious ones that are "bad" feel bad about it

But nobody who understands our God and history believes they will be "protected"

I live in Boulder County...where most people believe in Pacifism and not God

Splain That

[Low Drag]

"Agree. Most Christians are pacifists in that they believe that God will protect them from all Evil."

Far too broad a brush there...my experience is almost exactly the opposite.

Most of the Christians I know are not (far from it) pacifists

How exactly did the crusades happen???????????????

Good and bad people in the world...both religious and secular...

At least the religious ones that are "bad" feel bad about it

But nobody who understands our God and history believes they will be "protected"

I live in Boulder County...where most people believe in Pacifism and not God

Splain That

Wow, Boulder, as in Colorado.... We're practically neighbor! I'll bet most folks in Boulder don't get that Congress can authorize the use of mercs too. As in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11: To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;

[C4IGrant]

"Agree. Most Christians are pacifists in that they believe that God will protect them from all Evil."

Far too broad a brush there...my experience is almost exactly the opposite.

Most of the Christians I know are not (far from it) pacifists

How exactly did the crusades happen???????????????

Good and bad people in the world...both religious and secular...

At least the religious ones that are "bad" feel bad about it

But nobody who understands our God and history believes they will be "protected"

I live in Boulder County...where most people believe in Pacifism and not God

Splain That

Don't know, we have a lot of Christian friends in VA and in Ohio (at our old and new church) and they are generally not into firearms and kind of look down at them.


C4

[9x19]

Agree. Most Christians are pacifists in that they believe that God will protect them from all Evil. God expects you to defend his holy temple (your body) and the lives of your loved ones.

Muslims have legions of people ready to kill anyone that stands in their way of world domination. Liberals don't seem concerned by this. They are however concerned about a small group of men that are Christian and pro gun.


C4

I was thinking the exactly the same thing. It definitely illustrates that they don't have a grip on reality.

[rhino]

I am frequently disappointed by the number of my fellow Catholics who are anti-gun rights, almost universally out of ignorance. When I point out that the late Pope JPII reminded us (in his 1995 Encyclical) that it's not only our right but our duty to defend ourselves and others, it's usually met with a blank stare or rolling eyes.

[Gun-nut]

Wow, Boulder, as in Colorado.... We're practically neighbor! I'll bet most folks in Boulder don't get that Congress can authorize the use of mercs too. As in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11: To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;

I think, NickB is from the Boulder area also.
I grew up in Boulder county and still visit friends up there all the time.

[FJB]

Rhino,
You are not alone brother. Fortunately, my former College Chaplain/Priest grasps this concept as well and often shares this opinion within the circle of former parishioners and students that he has mentored spiritually. He is a brilliant Theologian with a PHD in Theology from McGill University Sigma Cum Laude. Since 9/11 his well researched perspective on the Crusades, Spain's Reconquista and subsequent "Inquisition", as well as the "Religion of Peace" and their relation to the GWOT is a refreshing balance to the PC driven revisionist history that currently passes for education.

Keep the faith.

S/F

[NickB]

I think, NickB is from the Boulder area also.
I grew up in Boulder county and still visit friends up there all the time.

I'm posting/working from a cafe in the new 29th Street Mall in Boulder right now.

[rhino]

Rhino,
You are not alone brother. Fortunately, my former College Chaplain/Priest grasps this concept as well and often shares this opinion within the circle of former parishioners and students that he has mentored spiritually. He is a brilliant Theologian with a PHD in Theology from McGill University Sigma Cum Laude. Since 9/11 his well researched perspective on the Crusades, Spain's Reconquista and subsequent "Inquisition", as well as the "Religion of Peace" and their relation to the GWOT is a refreshing balance to the PC driven revisionist history that currently passes for education.

Sounds like my kind of guy!

I'm hesitant to even broach the subject with my parish priest (he's only been here less than two years). It could either be a huge relief, or it could open a can of worms ... and the worms would be everywhere!

I know JP II was allegedly against the war in Iraq specifically, or so we've been led to believe. At that point in his life, I'm not sure what trickled down to the rest of us was really what he said or believed. He sure was a bada** when it came to commies, with no room for debate!

[Striker5]

The majority of Christians I grew up around were hunters, recreational shooters, with a smattering of gun nuts. Of course this is in Missouri and Alabama.