Because I love guns so much, I'm giving them up...

[Sistema1927]

Reminds me of a conversation that I had with a Roman Catholic co-worker many years ago:

HE: I am giving up chewing gum and flying kites for Lent.
ME: I don't think that I have ever seen you chew gum.
HE: I don't fly kites either.

This non-liturgical Christian has a problem with the whole idea of Lent anyway. The whole concept of Mardi Gras, Carnival, Fat Tuesday, etc. seems to make a mockery of the practice, not to mention the fact that I can't think of any personal sacrifice that comes close to matching the sacrifice of Christ.

 

[hillbilly]

I think you should completely and totally give up guns for Lent.

And I'm willing to make the sacrifice of looking after during that time.

All you have to do is box them and ship them to me.

I'll even pay for all the shipping and handling!

hillbilly

 

[Big_R]

I gave up 9mm's one year....and I'm not even Catholic.

Ryan

 

[71Commander]

I think that the Pagen's should reclaim their holidays and then no one would have to give up anything for Lent.

 

[carebear]

Reclaim 'em? They had their shot and couldn't hold onto 'em the first time, even with superior numbers and territory.

What you can hold you keep.

 

[MAURICE]

Mikul, I often do the same thing. Last year I gave up crack. This year I wont be shooting up on heroin.

Actually, I havent decided on what to give up. I have not been shooting since Ash Wed, so maybe that could be it.

I did accidentally eat meat today for lunch and didnt even realize it was Friday until a few hours ago (Mondays and Tuesdays are my days off, sometimes it confuses me).

 

[dustind]

I hope you still carry, even if you give up shooting for pleasure.

Since everyone else mentioned it, I am also an athiest.

 

[c_yeager]

This non-liturgical Christian has a problem with the whole idea of Lent anyway. The whole concept of Mardi Gras, Carnival, Fat Tuesday, etc. seems to make a mockery of the practice, not to mention the fact that I can't think of any personal sacrifice that comes close to matching the sacrifice of Christ.

They are a mockery of the practice and I think you will find that the vast majority of practicing Catholics would agree. And the intention isnt to come close to MATCHING the sacrifice of Christ. The intention is to serve simply as a daily (if not constant) reminder of that sacrifice.

 

[peacefuljeffrey]

Ugh.

I'll try to not get offensive, 'cause I like the people here, but ... I just find the idea of Lent, and religion, and God, abhorrent. These are my personal feelings. Of course, anyone is free to have personal feelings that run counter to mine.

NO, I would never give up guns for Lent. That strikes me as similar to giving up fire extinguishers. I have guns for reasons that go beyond the fun of target shooting -- and I don't hunt or compete. So that leaves "defense" and I see no reason to go without guns for defense just to prove some petty thing to a God I don't believe in or respect.

But anyone who does... go right ahead. I just hope those 40 days don't find you in need of your gun.

-Jeffrey