Anna1111 wrote:
Well, as a vegetarian, I'd have to say that the *main* purpose of a gun is, sadly, killing people.
That's what "a well regulated militia" refers to.
If we are invaded, or, heaven forbid, are taken over by a despotic government (like, say, the gov't of N. Korea, or Hitler, or Stalin) - then that is what self defense would mean.
As a Christian, it is entirely possible that *I* would choose not to use deadly force in self defense (I can't speculate on how much courage to remain peaceful in such a setting), but the Constitution ALLOWS self defense for those who choose that route.
And, if I needed to defend the innocent against vicious aggressors (say, like those who sent children to the gas chambers) I cannot rule out force in such a situation as a Christian.
Thankfully, I've never been put in a situation in which I had to resolve these moral dilemmas.
Girlfriend! That's not what i'm talkin' about. I don't think.
Is there any OTHER reason to own such a gun?