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Churches Now Included in Oklahoma “Stand Your Ground” Law

10 May 2018
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Gary Nguyen

The state already allows lethal force against break-ins. The state of . A bill signed into law by Governor Mary Fallin has made this possible. Supporters of this bill said they believe residents...

Texas Pastors Receiving Gun Training

10 Dec 2017
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Gary Nguyen

The 'protecting the flock' phrase has literally started to mean physical protection The 26th Avenue located First Baptist Church of Meridian, along with a few other churches saw the composition of their...

A Muslim Response To The Texas Shooting

17 Nov 2017
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Shehla Ahmad

Islam lays great emphasis on protecting houses of worship belonging to people of all faiths. I was deeply saddened to hear the tragic news of shootings in Sutherland Springs, Texas on November 5. Loss...

God’s Gift of Serenity and Action

16 Nov 2017
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R. Ward Holder

It is time to take up the plague of gun violence that sets America apart from other nations. The news was as startling as it was horrifying as it filtered out on Sunday, November 5. In a tiny Texas...

Paul Ryan Defends His Call for Prayers After Texas Mass Shooting: ‘Prayer Works’

08 Nov 2017
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Elisa Meyer

House Speaker defends his calls for sending 'thoughts and prayers' for the victims The House Speaker Atheists and other non-religious groups pointed out that at this time the House has to take some...

Over 25 Slain in Church Massacre; President Trump Says It’s A Mental Health Issue, Not A “Guns Situation”

06 Nov 2017
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Elisa Meyer

The Texas church shooting is being said to be motivated by domestic issues. On Sunday, November 5, during a church service, gunman Devin Kelly opened fire at worshippers, fatally shooting 26 people...