i AM thinking of the victims and their families. but i'm also curious about a few things: why was there a gun at new life church? and for that matter, why were there security guards? something to think about. you could respond that the security guards and the gun came in handy in this situation. but i think that's a bullshit argument and i think we need to look at a bigger picture.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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just to clarify..i don't think the security guards normally carry around guns at New Life. I know that more security was added after hearing about the Arvada shootings (which happened to take place where I went to elementary and middle school..crazy.), especially since the shooter was still on the loose.
I also wanted to pipe in-- I've been to the New Life campus before and although I didn't notice guns, I did notice security guards that patrolled the front of the National Prayer Center (on the same grounds). At the time, I thought it seemed really dumb. Then I was reading an article in Christianity Today this month and it talked about Mars Hill in Seattle. The pastor at that church receives death threats all the time and they've had people jump on stage with knives. Now they have security guards that stand in front of the service (not sure if they have weapons). Anyway, I think its horrible that churches receive threats of this nature, but, I think New Life's actions were smart last weekend. I've read several articles about the security and without it, I think the killer could have had shot hundreds, easily. I don't like guns, I don't think private citizens should own them...but I think we live in a fallen world and sometimes, when we have proper knowledge, we need to take the right measures to stay safe.
Definitely good points. I'm not saying that there shouldn't be security guards-- I'm just questioning the bigger picture. I'm not sure that it's the type of community I want to be a part of- one that needs this type of security. Perhaps I'm too idealistic?
I agree...when I was there I didn't feel comfortable. I think I'll stick to my little church where there isn't a need for security guards. (side note, the National Prayer Center was a bizarre place too, in my opinion. I felt uncomfortable the entire time I was there...much longer conversation needed on that one.)
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