For part one on "guns, guns" of 2018, see https://www.christiandiscourse.net/discussion/145/guns-guns-guns-through-the-eyes-of-a-child/p5

Because of the recent shootings in America, I felt compelled to continue to point out the dangerous effect of guns on a child, especially in the classroom in Guns, Guns, Guns -- Through The Eyes Of A Child—Part-2

# 6.  The Teacher gave Us A Little Booklet Today

The Teacher gave us a coloring Book today.

It was stories of Boys and girls in a cartoon form,

Gun safety is no child's play.

In the back were some pages with names black and gray, 

that with guns, there should never to be horseplay.

All GUNS MUST BE STORED the right way.

I thanked my teacher as I have been taught to say;

she said, Oh, no, not me, it’s from the NRA.

# 7. Guns, Guns, Guns -- Through the Eyes Of A Child

Back in the day, little girls like pretty clothes and dress ups;

putting on aprons and cooking stuff.

They enjoy going on vacation; 

Drinking spring water and eating Oreos.

America, a beautiful nation!

On the other hand, little boys like guns, but the little girls just want to have fun.

Why parents have to spoil everything by bringing a gun?

# 8.  We Had A Drill Today

We Had A Drill Today.

No, it wasn't for fire, tornado or to go to play;

It was no fun. It was the teacher's gun. 

At the teacher's signal, we're to run to the back of the room;

To the inner wall next to the hall.

Behind the bulletproof shield, strong and tall.

Everyone is to be quiet; as my teacher got her AR-15 from the cupboard on the wall.

Some of my classmates think Ms. Aldler was cool like a gun moll.

She pushed a button and a steel plate covered the door;

No matter the pings and bangs implore, until the school's signal, we remain for.

We heard the all-clear bell; my teacher said, we've all done well.

Our teacher removed the clip from her gun, we return to our studies of William Tell.

But not before the teacher gave us all zinfandels*, played music and gave each a hug. CM

*Zinfandel (also known as Primitivo) is a variety of black-skinned wine grape.

This post is not the beginning of a return to consistency in posting as I have in the past. Continue to pray for my family and me. However, your comments are expected and welcome. It's the tragedy in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, Ohio that has compelled me to say a word to the Christian Community, in general, and members of Christian Debate, in particular. I promised to check in from time to time. This event is one of those times. Christians, on any level of his journey, must not keep silent on the recent massacres and America's inhumanity to man. One must speak up and condemn hatred (quasi-Federal pogrom) and give voice to decency and a better way.

My thoughts are not to lend support to the Democrats or the Republican Party. I don't subscribe to either party. They both seem to be opposite sides of the same coin. The Democrats, on the one hand, seem to be more concern about winning. They are too afraid of losing.

On the other hand, the Republicans seem to lack morals, heart, compassion, lack of respect for the American rule of laws. In short, they are political chameleons and are too beholding to the narcissistic U. S. President Donald J. Trump, whom many, full-throated, believed to be a "White National Racist." The Republicans have lost their soul and surrendered any moral high ground, they once held.

I have resurfaced to repeat a truth spoken, in the past, in these forums. It's unfortunate, America had to experience this reality in lost lives in two places within 13 hours of each: Guns were Made To Kill! No, it's not a mental illness that kills. Guns do. I have written much on this topic in these forums. Here we go again:

Guns were made to kill: Back to the Future

You may ask again why more of the same?

Loved ones are dead, and it's not a game.

Without warning, bullets flew, piercing glass, walls, and flesh;

Rupturing backs, heads, eyes, hearts, legs, and chests.

Whether, in one or two places, the carnage is the same.

Spent shells, bloody bodies, broken bones, wounds too deep; for life, what a bloody shame?

Why so graphic, one may say;

Common sense gun laws are needed right away.

Mental illness, many politicians claim;

Ninety percent of Americans want background checks, and seventy percent wants a ban on assault rifles, bump-stocks, high caliber magazines; can politicians be justly blamed?

Who benefits from these weapons of war, anyway?

History says extreme gun owners and the NRA.

You have heard this all before;

A lack of action, America; prepare for a whole lot more.

Yesterday is today and today was yesterday, many are reluctant to believe so;

Enough is enough; commonsense gun laws would hopefully, stem the status flow. -- by CM

The bill passed on strictly partisan lines -- 21 Republicans supported it and 19 Democrats opposed it. But the debate was turned heated. The bill would repeal a law that reportedly dates back to colonial times, which makes it a misdemeanor to carry "a gun, pistol, bowie knife, dagger, or other dangerous weapon, without good and sufficient reason, to a place of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held at such place", in the state of Va.

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Why are we making the place of worship and "Houses of God" War Zones? God is not enough? Guns Were Made To Kill. Who doesn't know that? CHURCHES BE "GUN-FREE ZONES". It appears Republicans everywhere, don't know what to do with power, shows signs of ungodliness. "More guns, in more places, in more hands", leads to more carnage, deaths, the massacre of the innocent, seniors, and children.

Who is behind this foolishness of weaponizing churches and the arming of pastors? With some research, it may prove that the NRA is behind it and the encouragement of gun sales. After all, handguns are more popular than before. At the same time, more children and family members are killed. Today's Christians seem to be spiritual stooges for extreme right-wing politicians. See my past threads and posts on guns. God has not called Christians out of darkness to be promoters and executioners of societal wrongs.

Bibles belong in the pulpit, not guns! CD Users, speak up and speak out about the desecration of churches, traumatizing members, and the deputizing deacons and ushers. Our churches should be a fortress of truth with the Word as its shield and protector. God will take care of His people. Let's not put our trust in guns and bullets, but in prayer, praise, fellowship, and heavenly hope. Stand for truth, safety, and the presence of a holy God. CM