U.S. churches in danger (OneNewsNow.com)

U.S. churches in danger (OneNewsNow.com)

What do you think? When it really costs to be identified with Christ, how many will? How many attacks on churches would need to happen to empty our churches? What should church leadership and the average person, married couple and family do in response to the threat? Is there a biblical response to an actual attack/s on some church/es somewhere in the USA? Do we continue to worship in our churches to make a statement or do we allow al-Qaeda to dictate where and when we worship? If attacks began, would you feel it appropriate to either bring a gun to church or have members or security armed?

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  1. Frederick HuntJune 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    My trust is in God and His sovereignty. My death will come at the time predestined by God. I need not fear al-Qaeda and no gun/weapon can protect me or prevent that time from coming.

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  2. Beacon2LightJuly 2, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Well said, Rick, definitely indicative of a faith in the sovereignty of God and in His protection. Not to mention, also, presenting an understanding that life and death are in His hands and His alone. Anyone wish to give a counter-opinion?

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