From Georgia-Though they are joined by many other religious leaders in their outrage at the recent gun bill that was signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal, I want to thank our Episcopal bishops for being in that number. When the state loses its mind, hopefully the church will not follow it. Too many of our Georgia legislators and our governor seem to be traveling on a very peculiar road. A road that makes them believe it is a good idea for folks to take guns to schools, churches and bars.
Some of us who understand those who live by the sword or gun are likely to die by it, can be grateful that the bill allows leaders in schools and churches to say whether or not guns can be brought on their premises. I am personally thrilled that Bishop Scott Benhase of the Diocese of Georgia and Bishop Robert Wright of the Diocese of Atlanta quickly went on record making it clear that guns will not be welcome on Episcopal property in Georgia. Thanks be to God for them and all of the other religious leaders who are taking a similar stand.
Read more here:
http://www.macon.com/2014/05/07/3084947/meeks-thank-you-episcopal-bishops.html?sp=/99/203/#storylink=cpy
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