A prominent Texas pastor is calling for AR-15 rifles to be banned in light of a string of mass shootings – including one in his home state – that involved such a weapon.
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While Our Children Bleed, We Boycott Bud Light
Our politicians, from both parties, have learned that working on real solutions doesn't get their face on cable news or garner social media likes, both of which they turn into fundraising opportunities.
SBC Ethics Leader Endorses Gun Law Proposal by Tenn. Governor: Let’s ‘Save Innocent Lives’
Brent Leatherwood, the president of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, signed a letter this week to Tennessee legislators endorsing the proposal by Gov. Bill Lee, who asked the Tennessee House and Senate to pass an “order of protection law” that would separate “dangerous people from firearms.”
Gun Control Isn't All-or-Nothing, but a Sacred Trust
I have almost nothing beyond words and sorrows to offer the people who lost children today, yesterday, or tomorrow, except this...
What 5 Christian Leaders Have Said about Gun Control
The issue of gun control has long been a major issue for many Americans. While some Americans believe the U.S. needs more comprehensive gun control laws, others believe increased restrictions will hinder their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
Here is what five Christian leaders have said about gun control:
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CA Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Gun Control Bill Modeled after Texas' Heartbeat Abortion Law
On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a gun control bill modeled after Texas' heartbeat abortion legislation into law.
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill into Law
President Joe Biden, on Saturday, signed a bipartisan gun control bill into law.
U.S. Senate Pushes Forward Bipartisan Gun Control Bill
This week, the U.S. Senate voted to push forward a new bipartisan gun control bill.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Reach Agreement on Framework for New Gun Control Legislation
A bipartisan group of senators has come to an agreement on possible gun control legislation that would include stricter laws on gun trafficking, background checks and increased funding for school safety and mental health, among other items.
We Need to Support Incremental but Realistic Legislation
If we are content with progress through incremental but realistic legislation, we will have a healthier government. If we are content with Congressional inaction until we get the perfect legislation we desire, we will continue to see animosity, gridlock, and a government that is paralyzed in the face of difficult situations.
