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Demsrule86

(70,629 posts) Tue Nov 20, 2018, 08:48 AM Nov 2018

I found a church in Cleveland-diverse. The Pastor says they lock the doors during service for [View all]

security reasons...what a world we live in. I can't imagine how any person can accept that as 'normal' It is time to band together and enact reasonable gun control (as soon as we have the Senate and Presidency) I find the status quo unacceptable.

I will join this church. It is a very loving church. They do many community based good works....just what I wanted.But who could ever imagine that going to church would become an act of courage under the monster that is Trump and his evil minions.

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I found a church in Cleveland-diverse. The Pastor says they lock the doors during service for [View all] Demsrule86 Nov 2018 OP

Imagine what happens if a fire breaks out... they will be trapped like rats... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #1

They have exits that only open from the inside. But the big doors can't be made bullet proof...sad Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #3

Sad world indeed when we can't go to a house of worship w/o fear of tragedy. iluvtennis Nov 2018 #28

I know but a diverse congregation is a target these days. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #29

Church doors that I have seen unlock from the inside. Blue_true Nov 2018 #19

Fire codes require proper means of egress.... KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2018 #20

Technically Hobson's Choice was a very good one. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #23

These are the times we live in now Ohiogal Nov 2018 #2

I worked hard for Cordray and was very disappointed but the Crypt keeper was known here. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #5

The League of Women Voters has filed a lawsuit to get the districts redrawn before 2020. Ninga Nov 2018 #7

Excellent...that will make such a difference in the legislature and house races. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #8

Fantastic! Ohiogal Nov 2018 #26

Yes do. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #30

Oh ye of little faith... safeinOhio Nov 2018 #4

The early church faced threats too ...no doubt. But taking precautions to ensure the Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #6

You are right, sorry about my religious humor. safeinOhio Nov 2018 #9

But religious humor, blasphemy, and sacrilege Mr. Quackers Nov 2018 #10

It is fine...and there are no guns allowed in our church or I would not go. Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #11

Is it snowing near you? Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #12

Much as laws, economics and philosophies as well. LanternWaste Nov 2018 #17

Which church? NurseJackie Nov 2018 #13

That might be against the fire code..... Old Crank Nov 2018 #14

Reminds me of a church in Goa, India that has cannons out front diva77 Nov 2018 #15

I think those are most likely historical and decorative, not intended for use. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #16

Where's the nonexistent god of that church? Oh, wait... Red Raider 85 Nov 2018 #18

They need to pray more. Apparently god needs to be asked for help. nt USALiberal Nov 2018 #22

Short of banning and collecting guns, nothing stops a lone nut from a mass shooting. nt USALiberal Nov 2018 #21

Uninted Universalist Church HelenWheels Nov 2018 #24

While it's true that Trump feeds this fire, it was already burning before he was elected. progressoid Nov 2018 #25

I remember reading about a Tennessee church that was shot because the shooter dsc Nov 2018 #27

Unfortunately we live in a day and age where people will shoot up a religious service crazycatlady Nov 2018 #31