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Most Churches Plan for Potential Gunman, Divided Over Armed Congregants

January 28, 2020

By Aaron Earls In the aftermath of several high-profile church shootings, most Protestant pastors say their congregations have taken some precautions to protect those in attendance. Since 2000, 19 fatal shootings have taken place at Christian churches, while gunmen have also taken lives at other religious sites like Jewish synagogues, a Sikh temple and an Amish … [Read more...]

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