Another Church Encourages Congregation To Carry

By Tom Knighton

In the wake of any horrific event, the natural inclination is to say, “How can we prevent this?” This is how we ended up with the Brady Bill and countless other laws, and it’s why we’re currently having to deal with states trying to ban bump stocks. I think it’s normal, though, to want to prevent such an event from happening again.

With Sutherland Springs, however, we’re seeing something far more productive. We’re seeing more and more churches calling for an armed congregation.

Now, there’s another one.

When the parishioners at one Oswego County church gather for worship each week, many of them are armed. And it’s no secret. The Lighthouse Mexico Church of God even advertises that its not a gun-free zone – a response to the frequent mass shootings in the country that’s the subject of some debate.

Walking into the church on a Sunday morning is more like joining a family reunion than attending a service. Music plays for the first half as the parishioners move about the church greeting one another and joining in community prayers. The pastor Ron Russell says his church is like a family, and it’s his responsibility to ensure their …Read the Rest

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