Wanna hear a funny and ironic story? The Kentucky Baptist Convention is holding "Second Amendment Celebrations" in order to "point people to Christ," as former Pastor Chuck McAlister stated.
That's right - churches around the state are giving away guns as prizes in an attempt to lure nonbelievers into being converted to the Christian religion. The next such giveaway will be taking place at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Paducah on Thursday, where a free steak dinner will be served to the 1,000 individuals whom are expected to attend. There will also be a chance for these people to win one of 25 handguns, long guns, and shotguns - all in the name of worshiping Jesus! Hallelujah!
Understandably, not all of the state's pastors are thrilled with these events. Reverend Joe Phelps - pastor of Louisville's Highland Baptist Church - had this to say regarding the situation:
"How ironic to use guns to lure men to hear a message about Jesus, who said, 'Put away the sword.' Giveaways for God seem wrong. Can you picture Jesus giving away guns, or toasters or raffle tickets? ... He gave away bread once, but that was a sign, not a sales pitch."
New Union Church in Versailles Pastor Nancy Jo Kemper agreed with Reverend Phelps on the matter, saying the following:
"Churches should not be encouraging people in their communities to arm themselves against their neighbors, but to love their neighbors, as instructed by Jesus.
'Second Amendment Celebrations' in church make a travesty of that message. How terrible it would be if one of those guns given away at a church were to cause the death of an innocent victim."
This is such a bad idea, even the NRA has refused to comment on it.
Yeah, only in Chuck McAlister's mind did the following conversation occur in the Bible:
Jesus: "Love everyone! Preach my word of love, and save people by spreading my good word!"
Chuck McAlister: "What if they don't really want to hear it?"
Jesus: "When their hearts and souls are ready, they'll want to hear it. Just keep on trying."
Chuck: "I'm not sure that's going to work. What if we gave them something along with those good words?"
Jesus: "Why, yes - give them love!"
Chuck: "That's not what I meant. How about if we give them guns?"
Jesus: "I say to you, put down your sword..."
Chuck: "...and?"
Jesus: "...and what?"
Chuck: "Put down your swords and give them guns - right?"
Jesus: "F'ing A, right! You thought I was serious there, didn't you?"
Chuck: "Yeah - you were seriously starting to worry me, your Jesusness. So, are we still on for hunting homo sapiens later today?"
Jesus: "It is Tuesday, so yeah - I'll be there!"
Chuck: "Awesome! This is so going to work! What better way than to spread your love through guns?"
Jesus: "That's true. ...and if one accidentally goes off and kills someone, just ask me for forgiveness, and I'll have you covered!"
Chuck: "Dang straight! Hey, Jesus? You know what time it is?"
Jesus: "Of course I do - I'm Jesus. Are you ready for our daily chant?"
Chuck: "Ha-ha - you know it!"
Jesus and Chuck: "NRA! NRA! NRA! NRA!"
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140228/FEATURES10/302280129/Kentucky-Baptists-use-gun-giveaways-lure-unchurched-men-Christ?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1
That's right - churches around the state are giving away guns as prizes in an attempt to lure nonbelievers into being converted to the Christian religion. The next such giveaway will be taking place at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Paducah on Thursday, where a free steak dinner will be served to the 1,000 individuals whom are expected to attend. There will also be a chance for these people to win one of 25 handguns, long guns, and shotguns - all in the name of worshiping Jesus! Hallelujah!
Understandably, not all of the state's pastors are thrilled with these events. Reverend Joe Phelps - pastor of Louisville's Highland Baptist Church - had this to say regarding the situation:
"How ironic to use guns to lure men to hear a message about Jesus, who said, 'Put away the sword.' Giveaways for God seem wrong. Can you picture Jesus giving away guns, or toasters or raffle tickets? ... He gave away bread once, but that was a sign, not a sales pitch."
New Union Church in Versailles Pastor Nancy Jo Kemper agreed with Reverend Phelps on the matter, saying the following:
"Churches should not be encouraging people in their communities to arm themselves against their neighbors, but to love their neighbors, as instructed by Jesus.
'Second Amendment Celebrations' in church make a travesty of that message. How terrible it would be if one of those guns given away at a church were to cause the death of an innocent victim."
This is such a bad idea, even the NRA has refused to comment on it.
Yeah, only in Chuck McAlister's mind did the following conversation occur in the Bible:
Jesus: "Love everyone! Preach my word of love, and save people by spreading my good word!"
Chuck McAlister: "What if they don't really want to hear it?"
Jesus: "When their hearts and souls are ready, they'll want to hear it. Just keep on trying."
Chuck: "I'm not sure that's going to work. What if we gave them something along with those good words?"
Jesus: "Why, yes - give them love!"
Chuck: "That's not what I meant. How about if we give them guns?"
Jesus: "I say to you, put down your sword..."
Chuck: "...and?"
Jesus: "...and what?"
Chuck: "Put down your swords and give them guns - right?"
Jesus: "F'ing A, right! You thought I was serious there, didn't you?"
Chuck: "Yeah - you were seriously starting to worry me, your Jesusness. So, are we still on for hunting homo sapiens later today?"
Jesus: "It is Tuesday, so yeah - I'll be there!"
Chuck: "Awesome! This is so going to work! What better way than to spread your love through guns?"
Jesus: "That's true. ...and if one accidentally goes off and kills someone, just ask me for forgiveness, and I'll have you covered!"
Chuck: "Dang straight! Hey, Jesus? You know what time it is?"
Jesus: "Of course I do - I'm Jesus. Are you ready for our daily chant?"
Chuck: "Ha-ha - you know it!"
Jesus and Chuck: "NRA! NRA! NRA! NRA!"
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140228/FEATURES10/302280129/Kentucky-Baptists-use-gun-giveaways-lure-unchurched-men-Christ?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1
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