Sadly, many American Christians think religion and politics don't mix and shouldn't be discussed in public. That couldn't be further from the truth. I've also noticed that those in this group I created don't want to discuss things. That's sad too. Anyway, I'll try again. What are you thoughts on Christians owning and using guns for defense only? How to we reconcile "if we live by the sword, we'll die by the sword" with Jesus telling His disciples the second time to take up swords and with out biblical res[ponsability to provide and protect or families?