Concealed Weapons in Places of Worship.

[Synful*Luv]

Apparently in the state of Louisiana... people can now bring concealed weapons into places of worship.

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NEW ORLEANS - Governor Bobby Jindal says concealed handguns can be brought in to Louisiana churches, mosques and synagogues. He signed the bill into law yesterday. But even though it's allowed, the Archbishop of New Orleans doesn't think there will be much gun play here.

You may remember the shooting inside a Baton Rouge church in 2006. Darlene Mills and five of her other family members were gunned down by her estranged husband. It was a tragedy but one that doesn't happen often. Now, you might see more guns in some Louisiana churches, synagogues and mosques. Governor Bobby Jindal signed a bill allowing concealed guns in places of worship.

"Well, thank God we are requiring they go through eight hours of tactical training," says New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond. He says he will consult before making a final decision on the law but doesn't think it we'll see guns in local churches. "Personally, I don't see a need for the law."

Ministers and pastors are given an option to allow handguns and they must announce it from the pulpit. "It's just very surprising to me that this was passed because even if you talk about the more challenging neighborhoods, they don't have problems inside the church. They've had problems in the neighborhood, outside the church, near the church in a park but not in the church," says the Archbishop.

Supporters say it will deter crime. But Archbishop Aymond says, "Theologically we have always seen our churches, synagogues and mosques as a place of refuge and sanctuary. Not a place where firearms would be used." He says he's talked to many interfaith leaders as well as parishioners. He says even though it's legal -- it's not getting a lot of support.

The new law does not apply to churches on school property.

 

[dilla]

It takes living in the South to understand how firearms play a big role in the culture. Just about everyone down here has one, including their families. If you're against firearms, of course you're already writing it off as "just another redneck thing." Even those that aren't opposed to it might see it as a bit silly, and it is, but you need to understand the role these guns play in their lives. A lot of times, they are seen as heirlooms, passed down from father to son.


But yes, it's dumb, why would you want to? But most of the people I know have a gun handy at all times, either in the car or somewhere in the home so it doesn't really surprise me and I can KINDA see where they're coming from.

 

[yak pac fatal]

dont see a problem with it

 

[Duke]

Glad I don't live there. Deeply religious and gun crazy.

 

[Jokerman]

Finally I can take my girlfriend to church. Just me and my girlfriend.

 

[Synful*Luv]

It's just sort of random. Only in places of worship? Why not just make it everywhere?

 

[Jokerman]

It's just sort of random. Only in places of worship? Why not just make it everywhere?

It is everywhere, except the usual places: police stations, courthouse, state capital bldg, airports, school "firearm-free zones, etc." This new law is in addition to everything because it used to be part of that exceptions list.

 

[dilla]

What's interesting is that Bobby Jindal was a Hindu but then converted to Catholicism (I think). He's an interesting guy. After Katrina, people thought of him as a hero with his Republican approach, but it just seems LA is going deeper and deeper into the shitter. At least the way the blacks over there look, it seems so.

 

[Synful*Luv]

It is everywhere, except the usual places: police stations, courthouse, state capital bldg, airports, school "firearm-free zones, etc." This new law is in addition to everything because it used to be part of that exceptions list.

I see, that makes much more sense.