{"id":31511,"date":"2017-11-13T16:49:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T20:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/?p=31511"},"modified":"2019-04-25T13:39:59","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T17:39:59","slug":"an-anglican-bishop-explains-why-he-may-soon-be-packing-heat-at-his-pennsylvania-pulpit-by-council-nedd-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/2017\/11\/13\/an-anglican-bishop-explains-why-he-may-soon-be-packing-heat-at-his-pennsylvania-pulpit-by-council-nedd-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"An Anglican Bishop Explains Why He May Soon Be Packing Heat at His Pennsylvania Pulpit, by Council Nedd II"},"content":{"rendered":"
As a law enforcement officer, I carry a gun almost anywhere. But I never take it to my other workplace \u2014 a church. Besides being a state constable, I\u2019m also a church rector and an Anglican bishop. I am, however, thinking of changing that personal gun ban for the greater good.<\/p>\n
My reconsideration began this past Sunday afternoon while I was trying to enjoy my post-church nap. I was awoken by multiple chirps from my phone. People were texting me about another church shooting. Some craven individual \u2014 for motives still unknown \u2014 opened fire in a scared space, killing dozens and injuring more.<\/p>\n