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Tue Apr 29, 2014, 08:59 PM Apr 2014

Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta issues directive banning firearms from church property [View all]

After Gov. Deal signed the guns everywhere legislation the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta decided to speak up;

Episcopal churches in Middle and North Georgia have banned firearms from their sanctuaries following Gov. Nathan Deal’s approval of legislation that widely expands the state’s gun laws.

Bishop Robert Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta issued the directive Monday, telling church leaders and parishioners that the only exception to the policy will be on-duty law enforcement officers.

“My judgment and this policy are based on the normative understanding of the teachings of Jesus as the Episcopal Church has received them,” Wright wrote in a letter about House Bill 60, which takes effect July 1. “This matter and I hope this policy afford us yet another opportunity to live the words we pray each week.”

Dubbed the “guns everywhere” legislation by opponents, HB 60 passed on the final day of this year’s state legislative session and expands where Georgians may legally carry firearms, including schools, bars and government buildings.
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Good. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #1
My congregation did this, too. ColesCountyDem Apr 2014 #2
I have to agree with you Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2014 #3
Exactly! ColesCountyDem Apr 2014 #4
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