This story is about the woman who was struck by another woman in church. I'm sure we already heard of this.
https://6abc.com/philly-church-attac...lphia/6386563/
Last year, I think, we had an incident in our parking lot with a homeless guy who already was barred from entering the building. One of our members was speaking with him and being calm about it. The homeless guy struck out at the person. Now it so happens this member had a precoversion history of violence. But they did not retaliate....kept those hands down and kept quiet. Pastor came by then and ejected the guy and filed a police report. End of story, for now.
As the violence increases, I see more calls to strike back .. you know "if that were me...hit back, cuss him out, etc".
But why make it worse? De-escalating seems more constructive and I suggest makes it easier on the authorities to control the situation. Not to mention...Biblical.
https://6abc.com/philly-church-attac...lphia/6386563/
Last year, I think, we had an incident in our parking lot with a homeless guy who already was barred from entering the building. One of our members was speaking with him and being calm about it. The homeless guy struck out at the person. Now it so happens this member had a precoversion history of violence. But they did not retaliate....kept those hands down and kept quiet. Pastor came by then and ejected the guy and filed a police report. End of story, for now.
As the violence increases, I see more calls to strike back .. you know "if that were me...hit back, cuss him out, etc".
But why make it worse? De-escalating seems more constructive and I suggest makes it easier on the authorities to control the situation. Not to mention...Biblical.
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