More than half of Protestant churches in the U.S. armed members in their congregations as part of their security plan, according to a recent survey of pastors.
'Outnumbered' panelists call for answers on the motivation behind the mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville and explain the need for increased security in schools.in the U.S. are relying on armed congregants as part of their security plan, according to a recent survey of pastors.
More than one in six pastors — or 17% — said they had not implemented seven of the potential security measures noted by the study, and 2% said they were unsure, according to Lifeway. A crime scene is taped off at New Season Church in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Metro Nashville Police say two people suffered injuries that are not considered life-threatening in a drive-by shooting Saturday outside the church.in church facilities were the next most popular security options, at 26% and 21%, respectively.
Police cordon off Woodmont Baptist Church after reports of a shooting at The Covenant School, Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, March 27, 2023.
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