Is God and the Bible Anti Gun?
There has always been a disagreement among Bible readers and believers as to whether or not it is right in the eyes of God for people to use physical force to defend themselves and others. There is also a disagreement about whether or not God approves of us owning firearms or other weapons. We will dive into scripture and reveal that many people misinterpret the Bible when they claim that God is against the ownership of weapons and taking action against the evil in this world. Did Jesus Approve of Owning Weapons? Let us start by understanding that the equivalent of a modern day firearm to biblical times would no doubt be a sword. When we look at Luke 22:36 we see Jesus speaking: “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.” There is no denying that Jesus had nothing against the ownership of a weapon. In fact, he thought it necessary and commanded anyone who did not have one to find a way to ge
