Gun Control and the Right to Bear Arms — Good Faith Debates

The issue of gun control and 2nd Amendment rights is one of the most intractable, polarizing topics in contemporary America. Because it is such a partisan issue, many Christians naturally view the topic through that lens. But is there a Christian lens through which to evaluate the debate? If Christian ethics are brought to bear on the issue, what is the more biblical position? More restrictive gun control or more individual freedom to bear arms?

0:00 Introduction
00:25 Bob Thune Opening Argument
11:00 Andrew Wilson Opening Argument
21:27 Turning The Other Cheek
25:38 The Right To Bear Arms
30:39 Gun Restrictions
36:34 Gun Violence Statistics
43:39 Self-Defense
46:34 Weapons and The Early Christianity
49:45 Conclusion

These and other related questions are addressed in this debate between Bob Thune and Andrew Wilson. Thune and Wilson share their respective arguments and engage in a discussion moderated by Jim Davis, teaching pastor at Orlando Grace Church.

This debate is part of TGC’s “Good Faith Debates” series. When we keep the gospel central, we can disagree on lesser but still important matters in good faith. In The Good Faith Debates, we hope to model this—showing that it’s possible for two Christians united around the gospel to engage in charitable conversation even amid substantive disagreement.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.....org/series/good-fai

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