Another shooting. Defending the indefensible.

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arthurfleminger

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When Adam and Eve sinned, they separated themselves from God. Once the separation was made, murder became the norm for humankind. And it happened fast. Cain murdered his brother Abel.

And you know what???????? Cain didn't have a gun. Murder has been rampant throughout history, without guns.

People are at fault, but pundits want to lay the blame on guns. Go figure.

In fact, when speaking of mass killing of children, guns weren't involved at all.

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Don't blame inanimate objects for the murder of people/children!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

ZNP

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So why don't you tell us? If 500 people are killed each year in these mass shootings in schools do you think that is sufficient to take away guns from law abiding people who use those guns to hunt, put food on their table and help keep the wildlife in a good balance since we have already removed predators?

(I would point out that farmers use night vision goggles and the so called "assault rifles" mistakenly labeled since AR actually refers to the name of the company manufacturing the rifle. They use them to kill feral hogs and coyotes that cause billions of dollars worth of damage to the food. I would also point out that if people are starving to death destroying a billion dollars worth of food can be equated to a certain number of people dying.)
Why is it that Gideon didn't answer this question. It is simple. It is much less than 500 children killed each year in school shootings, over the last 30 years it has been 175, that works out to about 6 per year. But a couple of crazy people kill six children in a year so you should take away 300 million guns from law abiding citizens and give them to a government that has the biggest budget for guns in human history.

Those guns are used to reduce the damage that certain animals do to crops which is in the billions of dollars, they are used to put food on the table and they are used to maintain a balance of certain animals because we have killed off the predators (wolves, bears, lions, etc).
 

Cameron143

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Exactly ! Yes, mental health is another angle.
Also by complaining about it, a LOT will happen. We know this because a lot has happened since the columbine high school shooting Or others prior to it.
Nothing has gotten done because politicians have no real interest in it coming to an end. Those on the right and left are to busy ginning up their bases on the issue of gun control. This is because most politicians are more interested in getting reelected and not serving their constituents.
But it is liberal policies that has led to the increase in mental health issues. This would take time to explain why and I realize you probably don't agree with this premise, but it is true.
What is also true is that until a commitment is made to eradicate the underlying cause, nothing will change.
And it should be at least somewhat understandable that people will push back on an OP that is blatantly false. For example, did you know that those in the US who have qualified for concealed carry have the lowest incidence of crime of any group, including law enforcement personnel? It's true.
 

Eli1

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Nothing has gotten done because politicians have no real interest in it coming to an end. Those on the right and left are to busy ginning up their bases on the issue of gun control. This is because most politicians are more interested in getting reelected and not serving their constituents.
But it is liberal policies that has led to the increase in mental health issues. This would take time to explain why and I realize you probably don't agree with this premise, but it is true.
What is also true is that until a commitment is made to eradicate the underlying cause, nothing will change.
And it should be at least somewhat understandable that people will push back on an OP that is blatantly false. For example, did you know that those in the US who have qualified for concealed carry have the lowest incidence of crime of any group, including law enforcement personnel? It's true.
Yes, I agree with you. It’s the politicians you guys vote (because I don’t vote) every year or 4 years. They’re the problem!
Makes sense.
Them, the crazy people (with guns) and the Democrats.
Now that we‘ve identified the issue and the root cause, I am pretty sure that these mass shootings will stop.
 

Cameron143

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Yes, I agree with you. It’s the politicians you guys vote (because I don’t vote) every year or 4 years. They’re the problem!
Makes sense.
Them, the crazy people (with guns) and the Democrats.
Now that we‘ve identified the issue and the root cause, I am pretty sure that these mass shootings will stop.
Ultimately people are responsible for their own actions. I was merely trying to explain why the condition exists and will continue.
 

HealthAndHappiness

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Certain members of those groups stick together.
Some of them infiltrated my classes, they were treated by me with grace. They were given blessings and in exchange cursed me as much as they were able to. Then they tried to instigate division, literally scripted unbelievable trash talk. Then I kicked those attendees out of any further communications.
God has protected us through the attacks. He is certainly greater than all our enemies.
 

Eli1

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Ultimately people are responsible for their own actions. I was merely trying to explain why the condition exists and will continue.
Right, the condition is pretty clear so I’m certain now that it will be fixed asap because people are dying.
 

HealthAndHappiness

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Everyone should know. It's a mental health issue. Normal people don't resolve issues by killing other people.
Blaming it on guns will never solve the problem. Guns may facilitate greater numbers of deaths, but long before guns existed murder was present.
Here's where they would have caused many deaths if they carried this out during one of the Sunday morning services.

Interview with the pastor who's church was boomed by sodomites.

I post his gospel presentation frequently.
 

HealthAndHappiness

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They use all types of weapons. That's why I taught children, parents and professionals how to deal with any common weapons depending on achievement level and age.
It's funny to watch a little 12 year old throw an adult man so hard, 99.9% of adults can't be demonstrated on. I don't want those guys to get hurt. 😄
 

cv5

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Oh no! So you have the answers to life, the universe and everything?
You are probably NOT going to like the sound of this.....but yes, I just happen to know vastly more about "the universe" than most people. BTW.....your "science", "physics" and "geology" textbooks are all pretty much obsolete junk filled with fanciful pseudo-science. You might want consider the implications.

I offer this assertion predicated upon stuff like this bro....and HUNDREDS upon hundreds of other datasets.
Take my word for it buddy......I have been around the block on this one.

The Impossible Dinosaurs - Megafauna and Attenuated Gravity (freerepublic.com)

https://www.eixdelmon.com/wp-content/papercite-data/pdf/peratt2003.pdf

'Axis Of Evil' A Cause For Cosmic Concern | Science 2.0 (science20.com)

DEFINITIONS.pdf - Google Drive


 

HealthAndHappiness

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Nothing has gotten done because politicians have no real interest in it coming to an end. Those on the right and left are to busy ginning up their bases on the issue of gun control. This is because most politicians are more interested in getting reelected and not serving their constituents.
But it is liberal policies that has led to the increase in mental health issues. This would take time to explain why and I realize you probably don't agree with this premise, but it is true.
What is also true is that until a commitment is made to eradicate the underlying cause, nothing will change.
And it should be at least somewhat understandable that people will push back on an OP that is blatantly false. For example, did you know that those in the US who have qualified for concealed carry have the lowest incidence of crime of any group, including law enforcement personnel? It's true.
If his countrymen were disarmed and led by a psycho woman, she could decimate every male citizen with her own army's weapons.. Then brag about being "tough on crime."
 

Eli1

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Hey at least you have a sense of humor in these somber topics @cv5 , so I like that and I thank you for making me laugh .
 

Cameron143

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If his countrymen were disarmed and led by a psycho woman, she could decimate every male citizen with her own army's weapons.. Then brag about being "tough on crime."
My goal is simply truth. I'm not so much interested in assigning blame as I am in presenting truth. Truth is what sets people free.
 

cv5

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Hey at least you have a sense of humor in these somber topics @cv5 , so I like that and I thank you for making me laugh .
Yes, PhD level lectures are not for everyone. So, then enjoy your stygian existence. Mark of the beast comin' at ya!
 

Eli1

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Enjoy your stygian existence. Mark of the beast comin' at ya!
Oh no! Fear tactics.
That’s one way to homeschool your children. :D
 

cv5

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Oh no! Fear tactics.
That’s one way to homeschool your children. :D
Pray to your UFO's if you feel the need. Supposedly they are coming to help you, with some dandy enhancements. Don't forget to be at the head of the line! You wouldn't want to miss out on eternal wrath and punishment.

Rev 14:9
And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
Rev 14:10
The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
Rev 14:11
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
 

Eli1

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Pray to your UFO's if you feel the need. Supposedly they are coming to help you, with some dandy enhancements. Don't forget to be at the head of the line! You wouldn't want to miss out on eternal wrath and punishment.

Rev 14:9
And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
Rev 14:10
The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
Rev 14:11
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
lol oh right. Let’s not forget about praying to movie actors too.
Im pretty sure they have something to do with mass shootings.
 

Mem

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I don't think man is behaving any better than volcanoes or tropical storms. And this are the "natural course" of things when spiritual things aren't allowed to be factored in. Things like having dinner and discussion with your family has both natural and spiritual effect to our physical lives and mental health. And doesn't it sound ridiculous to think of a father or a mother threatening to ground their child from their gun? But it puts the condition we currently find ourselves into perspective.