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Written by Contributing Author, Regina Roundtree-Wekesa
So the question we must pose is this: Do we need more gun control, or do we need deliverance? Deliverance from hatred, bitterness, and hopelessness. Deliverance from demonic oppression that seeks to brand its name in blood and fear. Deliverance through Jesus Christ, who alone offers freedom that no policy can grant.
In the wake of the latest string of shootings — a church in Michigan, the Dallas ICE facility, and the assassination of public officials in Minnesota — many people ask the predictable question: Do we need more gun control? For Christians, the answer may lie in a very different direction.
As a nation, we grieve the innocent lives lost. But the knee-jerk call for more restrictions on law-abiding citizens ignores both reality and Scripture. Guns in the hands of responsible citizens are not the cause of these atrocities. Evil, however, is real. The Bible is clear: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10). What we are witnessing is not simply random “gun violence,” but a manifestation of deeper spiritual brokenness.
Gun control cannot mend the shattered heart, silence demonic whispers, or heal a culture that glorifies rage and chaos. At best, legislation creates more obstacles for ordinary people who desire to protect their families. At worst, it disarms communities while leaving evil unchecked.
So the question we must pose is this: Do we need more gun control, or do we need deliverance? Deliverance from hatred, bitterness, and hopelessness. Deliverance from demonic oppression that seeks to brand its name in blood and fear. Deliverance through Jesus Christ, who alone offers freedom that no policy can grant.
+ As Christians and strong supporters of the Second Amendment, we recognize that:
+ Self-defense is biblical — Scripture affirms the right to protect our families and communities.
+ Evil is spiritual before it is physical — laws cannot restrain what lurks in the human heart.
+ Deliverance is essential — healing, repentance, and casting off darkness through Christ.
+ The Church must rise up — not only to defend liberty but to proclaim the Gospel that transforms lives.
+ Jesus is the only lasting solution — legislation cannot replace salvation.
+ If we want to confront violence at its root, Christians must move beyond commentary and take bold action:
+ Pray without ceasing — for healing in our nation, for protection over families, and for a revival that drives out darkness.
+ Get involved locally — join or build community groups that align with your faith, values, and vision for justice.
+ Support leaders with integrity — stand behind public officials who demonstrate character, courage, and a commitment to truth.
+ Be salt and light — live out the Gospel daily in homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods so that evil has no place to flourish.
We stand firm in support of the Second Amendment, not because guns are our savior, but because self-defense is both biblical and rational. At the same time, we recognize that no amount of firepower can drive out the darkness. Only the light of Christ, prayer, repentance, and healing can.
If America is serious about stopping senseless violence, we must look beyond the tools in men’s hands to the condition of their souls. Our greatest need is not more regulation, but a spiritual awakening. Evil is trying to make a name for itself. It’s time the church rose up to proclaim the greater name above all names: Jesus.