We do not like talking with atheists that much. Even though we use their words as teaching points, we found that having a discussion with them is useless and a waste of time.
They keep claiming ‘prove this’, ‘prove that’ or ‘prove it’ even though they have not proven the very elementary elements of their arguments. We also do not like to respond to their challenges. Those are traps we like to stay out of.
However, MM did ask one interesting question in his rant in part 3 of his attack on us. It is an issue that shows more evidence that the unbeliever’s arguments against gun ownership are not founded in reality. he asks:
Would the author consider it unfair that laws exist to prevent people from drink-driving? Is that not a form of controlling what others can or cannot do?
First off, he questions our English teaching career. Well, he shouldn’t as his question is badly worded. It is not ‘drink-driving’ but ‘drinking & driving’ or ‘drunk driving’.
Secondly, we have taken great pains to point out that there is no command banning gun ownership in the Bible. We have commands on how to conduct our gun ownership but none that bans that practice.
On the other hand, we have many commands and instructions to not be drunk, to drink, and so on. Here is a link to those verses. That makes the world of difference in these two issues.
Third, the laws governing gun ownership are unjust because they assume everyone is guilty, even the innocent. Punishing those innocent responsible and honest gun owners is wrong and uncalled for.
Fourth, laws against drunk driving are not punishing all drivers. They do not harm the innocent, responsible and honest driver. If they do not drink, they are not punished.
But we do not expect either MM or BG to grasp this difference. There is nothing wrong with creating laws preventing drunk driving because drunk drivers are a danger to everyone in the vicinity.
Most gun owners are not a threat or a danger to anyone.
MM keeps trying to challenge us to point out where he distorts the issues. The next quote will provide the evidence for that fact:
Does he believe there is absolutely no correlation between the ease of access to deadly weapons and the fact that these weapons are used in 75% of all US murders?
Both of his points are grand distortions. First, ease of access is a moot point. Most criminals do not get their guns through legal channels. Laws do not impact their ease of access to weapons.
They only impact the law-abiding citizen who has no intention of committing a crime. While it may be true that guns are used 75% of the time in murders, that does not mean that 75% of all gun owners commit murder.
But that is the reality MM hopes people will ignore. Then that figure does not mean that those guns used in those murders were bought legally. Those guns could have come from anywhere.
MM is not proving his case but showing that he is a great distorter because he manipulates stats and facts to fit his narrative and his preferences. Again we will say that if he, JD & BG do not want to own guns, they do not have to buy one.
But they have no right to ban others from owning guns. As the popular verse says, do unto others as you would like to be treated (paraphrased) we conclude that BG, MM & JD want to be banned from owning things they like.
But that is the way it is with leftists, liberals, progressives, and democrats. They force you to follow their will instead of letting people enjoy the same freedoms they are enjoying.
Christians, when it comes to gun ownership, talk to God before you take a side. Make sure you are on the biblical side and speak God’s truth. Do not parrot what politicians, law enforcement agents, and others claim but go for the truth.
The issue is not populated by a majority of those who know the truth. Then make up your own mind staying in the will of God for your lives.
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