Why are so many Christians unwilling to bend on the issue of guns?
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder and other recent instances of gun violence, the debate over gun regulation is raging once again. The right to bear arms is constitutionally protected and deeply ingrained in American culture — but does that mean all guns should be permitted? In this episode, we respond to a listener question about where Christians should stand on gun control. We discuss biblical wisdom and gun regulation, the interplay of the gun debate with societal virtue, and why “rights” don’t always align with human flourishing.
Chapters:
(0:00) Listener Sophia Has a Question
(3:20) Teeing Up the Gun Control Debate
(7:40) Why Christians Should Support Reasonable Gun Regulations
(12:17) The Case Against Assault Weapons
(16:10) Why We Are Still Pro-Gun
(20:00) Guns and Virtue
Resources:
Gun Control and the Right to Bear Arms — Good Faith Debates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOMePdBBLnI
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