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“Theodosius decreed at the ecumenical Council in Ephesus that when entering a church, all weapons were to be left outside the church.“ (Ted Bobosh, “Weapons in the Church?”) https://frted.wordpress.com/2018/06/20/weapons-in-the-church/ (Theodosius would not have allowed the practice of the...

Many (certainly not all) churches do these days. What about the early Christian churches? Do you (and your church) think / teach that the earliest Christians had “armed men at each doorway” where they gathered?

There should be no Christian martyrs, would be no Christian martyrs, if Christians obeyed @Wrangler (and his church?) - “You are not a follower of Jesus if you aren’t armed, ready to kill.” Another book recommendation for all, but especially for Wrangler and his unidentified church. (He might...

If what @Wrangler (and possibly the as yet unnamed / unidetified church that he attends) teaches -“You are not a follower of Jesus if you aren’t armed, ready to kill” - is the teaching of Jesus and the Apostles then why, in your opinion, didn’t those faithful and obedient Christians - Wrangler...

A book recommendation for all, but especially for you and your church @Wrangler.

I have a recommendation for you; a recommendation that I make to all: read the stories of Christian martyrs.

The Crusdaders didn’t follow the commandment of Jesus to love their enemies. Jesus didn’t smite his enemies. The Apostles didn’t smite their enemies. The earliest followers of Jesus didn’t smite their enemies. Jesus and the Apostles didn’t teach, nor did they model, smite your enemies. ”We do...

What is the name of your church? Does your church officially teach “You are not following Jesus if you aren’t armed, ready to kill”? Is your church aware that you are teaching that to Christians? Has your church sent you to teach it to Christians?

That’s false. Jesus‘ teachings do not apply to the state. The state is established and authorized by God (see Romans 13) to wield the sword. It has the responsibility of maintaining order, including providing for the military defense of its citizens. I’m a conscientious objector and exempt...

“One of the most disturbing things I found as I have researched gun violence is that the highest gun-owning demographic in America is Christians. Christians own guns at a higher rate than the general population. Those of us who worship the Prince of Peace on Sunday are the ones who are packing...

“We do not need a new and modern gospel for a new and modern age; if it’s new, it’s not true.” - Adrian Rogers

From my X / Twitter “For you” feed yesterday - “I will never for get this conversation. A Muslim man told me, ‘I’m 45 now. I can’t keep up with the 20-year-olds at the masjid. I’m slowing down … and honestly, I’m scared of dying. I’ve already lived half my life.’ I’ve heard this over and over...

“My library is my patience made visible.” - Anne Carson

“Christian jihad“ -> treat your enemy as your enemy treats you. Jesus and the Apostles teach a better way.

From my X / Twitter “For you” feed this morning - “It’s finally here: A booklet to reach Muslims” (Ray Comfort) https://x.com/raycomfort/status/2049191042977521860?s=61 I thought of you @Debp when I saw the message and watched the short video. I don’t have a copy of the booklet but I would...

Have you read this book? I haven’t. Yet. That is about to change.

Jesus Messiah commissioned his followers to “go and make disciples,” not ”butcher” our enemies.

“We must remember our history … because the Muslims do. Difficult as it may be to fathom, there was a time when Christians butchered Muslims and Jews in the name of Jesus Christ and declared our own version of jihad, Christian jihad.” (Ergun Mehmet Caner and Emir Fethi Caner, Christian Jihad...

Islamic Jihad doesn’t align with the teaching of Jesus and the Apostles. It is evil. Please see post #1585.