A) This account is not run by Father Ripperger B) It is not true that self defense is outright banned, Christ himself told his apostles to sell their cloaks to buy swords, and Peter attempted to defend Christ in the Garden of Olives. Granted Jesus told him to put the sword down in that situation, it did not negate the legitimate means one can exorcise in protecting themselves and their family.

Fundamental principles Firearms can be used for different purposes (hunting, target shooting, etc.), but here we will consider their use against other humans in self-defense. In a time of crises An initial point of reference is found in the Gospel of Luke, where our Lord indicates the legitimacy of the right to self-defense, telling the disciples, “Let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one” (Luke 22:36). In a modern context, the Catechism of the Catholic Church acknowledges the right to use lethal force in self-defense, including on behalf of others, when the use of this force is moderate-i.e., when it is not practical to use less force (CCC 2264-2265). The Catechism does not specify the means by which one may use lethal force in self-defense, but this may be inferred: If you are in a situation where the only effective means you have of defending your life (or that of another) is a gun, then you may use it.

@Instaurare Omnia In Christo Douay Reimes is good. NAB & NABRE are good also. I can put up w/ KJV, but it's missing 7 OT books. Also, it sounds like Yoda. Nobody speaks like that anymore. Ye Olde Tyme Root Beer. lol 😆

@Instaurare Omnia In Christo No, He doesn't, but I never implied that. I'm just saying one has to be careful when acquiring a Bible. The weapons subject is irrelevant. People don't own AR-15s for target shooting or hunting. They have them for the next Crusade. The U.S. is our land, and if the alt-Left Socialists/Communists/Atheists take it away, we will have to take it back. I don't see anything happening (except for the period of chastisement) before Mike Pence's 1st term, in 2025. During the battle of Antioch, Christian Crusaders were doomed, until they recognized the aid of Christ, Who sent St. George, Mercurius and Demetrius, with a superior cavalry of white steeds, to help defeat the Muslims (Turks). This is to be believed, for many of our men saw it. The Crusaders didn't put the Muslims in jail. They killed a bunch of them. They had to, in order to get their land back.

@@joboww So we'll emulate the saints and Jesus' commandments in everything BUT self defense because that's too hard for us to understand or implement?