I just read that YouTube Officially To Start Banning Firearms Related Content and followed the link to the official youtube policy. Because of this I immediately began removing those “offending” videos from YouTube so as not to lose my entire channel.
While I think this is a shortsighted and anti-American decision, this is a free market and they do have the right to remove those creators that don’t post what they want. Personally I think it is chickenshit modern day book-burning, but you shouldn’t get to pick and choose what rights you want to enforce if you believe that our way of life means anything. I wish the other side of the political spectrum was that honest.
I get that they are afraid of guns, I get that they are afraid that the gun owners will rise up against them, after all if they had the numbers and the guns they would rise against us.
What I don’t understand is how hypocritical and ignorant the entire discussion is. People with no understanding of facts are dictating policy. The willful ignorant should not be the deciding voice.
If I owned a media outlet that allowed uploading of information I could not, in good conscious pick and choose who posted. Especially by silencing the voice of the law abiding citizen. I mean, sure libs hate guns, but everyone hates pedophiles – I had to ban my boy from YouTube because of all the overtly sexual content that is hidden as kid friendly material. You’d think they would fix THAT.
I will upload the offending videos directly to this website, and I am working on finding solutions to being dependent of youtube for the funding to do the videos I produce.
*Update:
I think I found an alternative to youtube that is
established
allows monetization
easy to operate
I started a channel on Dailymotion, it is a french company that is not quite as big as YouTube, but it is large enough to be a competitor.
Right now I am just uploading and embedding the videos YouTube has demonitized, but that is because I have over a thousand videos. However, the goal is to completely remove YouTube.
As I said, they are a private company, and have the right to do what they want, but they are not free from the consequences of their decisions. Which is the loss of some of their best content creators (not that I an one of the best, but I am a member of one of their most popular niches)
Should a Prepper Carry a Neck Knife? That is a good question. In the guest post below the author will discuss some pros and cons. For myself, as the owner of this site I wanted to add my thoughts as I carried a neck knife everyday for 15 years – even in places that did not allow concealed weapons (its a tool right)… For utility and easy carry a neck knife is hard to beat. If you have a good design. I have tried bad designs of heavier knives and friction fit sheaths and ended up loosing my knife. For self defense there are better options. It can be hard to draw (without practice) and if you are on the ground being pounded the knife is in a perfect spot to be used against you. You can also be choked with the lanyard. The featured image shows a young lady wearing a neck knife on a breakaway lanyard made by Knives and Lanyards.com. You should check them out
If you know what you want and work around the cons, then a neck knife is a great tool – now on to the article:
Preppers and survivalists are always discussing survival knives and that they might actually be the most important gear you carry. Not many discuss the importance of where you wear your survival knife though. Throughout history man has worn a knife from a chain around their necks.
This includes Native Americans and Vikings. In modern times Mors Kochanski who is recognized as the granddaddy of bushcraft and who actually wrote the book on bushcraft uses a neck knife and even more recently Cody Lundin from Dual Survival fame also wears a neck knife as their primary knife.
In this article I’ll go over what are the pros and cons of a neck knife.
Pros of neck knives
Because it’s so small and light, it can easily be used as a back up blade if your primary blade breaks or gets lost. Your blade might be your most important piece of equipment you carry so always having a decent back up blade is handy
Sitting on the ground or on a log with a knife on your belt can be annoying
If it’s worn on the inside of your shirt, you’ve got a hidden knife that others won’t know about unless they give you a hug. Even though there are better weapons when shtf the neck knife could be used as a weapon of last resort
If needed, most neck knives can be switched to be carried on your belt
It allows you to not have to wear a belt which means you have more flexibility in the pants or shorts you choose to wear
If you’re walking through a creek or small stream and it goes to about waist height, if you’re wearing a neck knife it won’t get wet
They’re inexpensive so preppers with a tight budget can afford them as a good backup knife
Cons of neck knives
If it’s worn on the outside of your shirt, it can get in the road every time you bend over which is annoying
It it’s worn on the inside of your shirt, it’s hard to get to quickly
If the chain is made out of beads it can pull at your chest hairs and I’m not a fan of having my chest hair pulled out
It’s not practical to have a big knife dangling around your neck because it will just get in the way. So if the knife is small it doesn’t lend itself to heavy duty tasks like chopping or batoning but if you’re primary chopping tool is an axe or machete you can get away with carrying a small bladed knife as your blade to do the finer tasks like processing game or whittling wood
When you re-sheath, you’ll need both hands
If the chain is not a break away type of chain it can be a choking hazard if worn on the outside of your shirt
If it is a break away chain, the chain could snap at an inconvenient time meaning you’d end up carrying the neck knife on your belt or in your pocket.
Neck knife wrap up
I’ve always loved redundancy so I always carry a back up blade when I’m in the woods. Neck knives are an inexpensive way to have a decent back up blade on your person at all times. To find out more about neck knives for survivalists check out the ultimate neck knife guide by Top Survival Weapons.
Range bags have become very popular and handy over the years. They help in transportation and storage for several shooting accessories and handguns.
Well, you might just ask, why not just go for an old bag in your closet? Do you really need a shooting bag? Shooting bags are very important for any shooter or hunter.
They are designed specifically for carrying your ammunition, firearms, and anything else you want to bring along to the range. A shooting bag makes your work easier and enjoyable.
You don’t have to struggle rummaging through your disorganized pocket to reach for your magazines.
If you are thinking of buying the best shooting bag today, this post will guide you about top quality shooting bags.
I’ve compiled a list of the best range bags in different features to help you find one that suits your needs in 2018:
#1: Explorer Tactical Range Ready Bag 18-Inch
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Do you have plenty of ammunition, firearms and any other tool to take to the range? Well, this is the ultimate bag for you if you are carrying multiple firearms. The Tactical Range Bag is built to give you functionality. Tactical Range Bag is lovely and has plenty of pouches (s). The pouch can carry a lot of knives, magazines, ammo handguns and other tools. It also has a high-quality zipper closure and high-density foam padding to keep your item safe and secure.
The Tactic Bag comes with an inclusive keychain which is attached to the zipper. The quality zippers the material and the stitching are all just fabulous. It has changeable inner partitions to modify main compartments to individual preference. You will also find two inclusive zipper handgun pouches with four magazine pouches in the stern and seven magazine pouches in the front compartment.
Everything is padded so it feels very comfortable with all your handguns inside. The exterior pockets have removable pockets where you can store more items and the Velcro keeps them safe though still removable. The side compartments unzip flat thus giving you a place to rest the guns just in case you need to reload. I highly recommend it!
#2: Blackhawk Sportster Deluxe Range Hunting Bag
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I know you want a hunting bag that will fit your budget. Blackhawk Sportster is a nice shooting bag for hunters. It is of high quality and pocket-friendly. Blackhawk gives you the quality product not forgetting the quality of the pouches, weapon cases, pistol rugs to the bags.
Blackhawk Sportster Deluxe Hunting Range Bag is made of top-notch denier polyester which is durable. It has inner open cell foam and dual-density foam to protect your weapons from the impact. The bag features eight interior pockets where you can keep mags and two interior pockets which can carry two handguns. It also has one slash pocket and three dual compartments zippered and huge. The bag has numerous inner pockets which hold accessories and help in organizing your magazines too. The pistol pouch which is removable has soft fabric that assists in the protection of the firearms. You are assured of durability since the hunting bag has heavy seam bidding with several locked stitching rows. As for the weight support, the Blackhawk Sportster deluxe range hunting bag has tactical web handles. The shoulder straps make it very easy to carry around, and this bag has room for almost everything that you have.
#3: 5.11 Tactical Range Bag
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This is the most impressive bag around. It includes all the features that you need from a range bag. It can store everything that you have and is engineered as the best shooting bags today. It has eight magazines stores with zipping down front organizer and padded shoulder straps that allow comfy carriage. The roomy side pockets offer enough space for the ear protection and accessories. It has a removable brass tote that makes cleaning up a snap.
5.11 Tactical Range Bag has a hydration pocket that keeps you engrossed and fresh and the detachable ammo tote which ensures you are fully loaded and locked. This bag offers multiple pistols which are ample for all the rounds you’ll need. It doesn’t matter whether you have a partner with you or alone. It is comfortable since it has a shoulder strap which is removable and handles which a properly secured.
#4: G.P.S Tactical Range Backpack
That is right a backpack! But not just any regular backpack it’s a tactic range backpack. The backpack comes packed with so many features and benefits that shooter love. It has enough pockets for storing your items and for easy repossession. G.P.S tactical range backpack is just the right backpack for safety and packing of your shooting gear. It is made of materials which are durable and the best that there is to ensure a high-quality.
It has triple stitched MOLLE webbing that adds to the durability of the bag. If you have some lunch water bottle and spare mugs, this is the bag for you. It keeps all the stuff within reach. For its rigidity, it has an internal frame (honeycomb) and high-quality stitching. You can also mount your ID or anything else on the Velcro that is in the top rear. When it comes to stability, it has a waist strap which is padded. You can load all the weight you have to this bag it is perfect for all your range trips. I know most of you are not that much organized and what this kit does for you is a plus advantage. It keeps all your stuff organized. You also don’t have to go for your things at the bottom everything is neatly kept within reach.
#5: Blackhawk Pistol Range Bag Sportster Bag Black Nylon 74RB02BK
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The Blackhawk Pistol Range is a high-quality range bag which you can also consider. It is super easy to carry and compact enough to move from the car to the range. It also has plenty of room for all your essentials. This product is pocket-friendly and packed with many amazing features. It is made from 600 Denier Polyester which is durable.
Another notable feature of this shooting bag is the standard maintenance-free coil zippers which are self-healing and heavy-duty. If you want to carry smaller items and mugs, there are two exterior slash pockets where you can keep the items. With its excellent zippers that open very smoothly and its jagged complexion, you have it all. And space more than enough to carry your hearing protectors, several handguns, and has plenty of remaining room for your ammo too.
The bag is just excellent for its price. You have plenty of choice with it because you can choose only to leave it unzipped and just toss in your guns. This is a bag of excellent value will last for years and is sturdy.
Conclusion
Well, there you have it. The wide range of the best shooting gun bags in 2018. What do you need to consider when selecting one? Only how much ammunition do you take with you to the range? How many handguns do you require with you? And finally how long do you stay in the field and how many times do you go there? After you have considered all these factors you will be left with what suits your necessities best.
This interesting post about Martial Arts and the Bible is a guest post, but while I did not write it, it echos my personal beliefs on the topic.
As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have often wrestled with the idea of self-defense. Does God expect me to defend my family and myself when physically attacked or am I to “turn the other cheek” and endure it in the name of Jesus?
As I considered the many comments I encountered on this topic, I became even more confused. Some advocates for “religion” have gone as far as to say that anyone who practices any form of martial arts is without a doubt bound for hell. It wasn’t until I committed myself to a more thorough study of the scriptures that I discovered the truth for myself. The Bible gives more than a few examples of the practice of self-defense and the idea of martial arts. I would like to share some of what I have learned in this study of the Bible – Old Testament and New. The Bible is, in fact, the very word of God (II Timothy 3:16-17).
God and Warfare
The first example of a physical struggle in the Bible is in Genesis chapter 4. It is here that Cain kills his brother Abel. This is an act of violence condemned by God for two reasons. First, the violence was out of anger and jealousy because his brother’s actions were better than his own (Genesis 4:4-7). Secondly, the violence was pre-meditated. God confronted Cain before this violence occurred. He told Cain that he would need to figure out how to master the sin of anger and jealousy that was trying to overtake him. What this scripture teaches is that God does not want us to initiate violence but he wants us to train ourselves to master our emotions when tempted with feelings of anger, jealousy and rage. He wants us to prepare our hearts to respond humbly. I believe the study of martial arts can provide this kind of training. I have seen it in my son’s martial arts class. His sensei (teacher) may spend up to half of the one-hour class teaching the children humility, manners, concern for others and peace-making. They are taught to avoid violence and stay calm in situations of conflict. This kind of character training is right in line with the example of God’s training of Cain.
The next biblical example of a conflict involving a physical struggle is found in Genesis chapter 14. In this chapter, kings are at war and Abram’s nephew, Lot, and Lot’s family are taken captive. In response to hearing the news about his relatives, Abram sends men to rescue them. In Genesis 14:14-16, Abram sent out “the 318 trained men born in his household”. It seems that even though Abram was not at war, he had a training program for his family and household. It was obviously a training program for warfare of some kind – and a good one, at that, since they were victorious in returning Lot, his family and all of their possessions from the hands of warring kings. After Abram’s successful rescue, he is honored by God and reminded that God had made him successful against his adversary. God later renames Abram, “Abraham” and he becomes the founding father of faith for the Jewish people (and later Christians as well).
To clarify the meaning of the term “martial arts”, Webster’s defines the word martial as “warfare” or “warrior”, and arts as “a skill acquired by study”. In the story of Abram rescuing Lot, the Bible gives us an example of warrior training. Not everyone in Abram’s household was a part of the 318 trained men, but the ones that were had excellent martial arts training. And God helped them to be victorious as they executed their warfare skills.
Here are a few other brief examples of warfare, from the Old Testament, that could be studied further:
Genesis 32 – Jacob avoids war with his brother, Esau. He prepares for battle but orchestrates a peaceful resolution.
Deuteronomy 20 – God goes with the warriors to fight against their enemies.
II Samuel 23:8-39 – the Bible describes David and his mighty men of battle.
Nehemiah 4 – the builders of Jerusalem’s city wall carry weapons to defend themselves during the rebuilding.
There are many more examples in the Old Testament, with a wide variety of scenarios and many unique resolutions. The subject of warfare is very complex and each situation needs to be considered carefully. Therefore, when faced with adversity, wisdom needs to be applied.
An Eye For An Eye
Even with the Old Testament of the Bible showing support for martial arts training, some might argue that the God of the Old Testament is different than the God of the New Testament – that God’s position on warfare changed when Jesus came on the scene. It might be said that the God of the Old Testament was about war and the God of the New Testament is about peace.
The Bible, however, does not support this. James 1:17 says that God does not change, and Hebrews 13:8 says that Jesus Christ [God] is the same yesterday, today and forever. Therefore, the God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament. As we continue to study this topic, we will see that the New Testament also discusses self-defense and the idea of martial arts.
Matthew 5:38-42, in which Jesus talks about “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”, has been used to condemn martial arts. It reads, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” At first glance this passage seems to be advocating a reversal of the Old Testament laws. I was swayed by this argument myself, and was torn in my own convictions for some time. But when I finally decided to dig deeper into the Bible, I was amazed and encouraged to find some answers.
Many people who want to obey the Bible simply gloss over this scripture, like I did, because they are torn between what they think the Bible says and their consciences telling them to prepare for warfare and to protect.
The truth is that Jesus never intended to abolish the Old Testament laws. He only intended to clarify them, to reinforce them, fulfill them, and reveal God’s heart behind them. This is what Jesus says just moments earlier in Matthew 5:17: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the [Old Testament] Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” When Jesus speaks about “turning the other cheek”, in Matthew 5, he is referring to the Old Testament Mosaic laws found in Exodus 21, 22 and 23. These chapters in Exodus contain the laws God gave to his people, which reinforce and further detail the famous “ten commandments”. Jesus is specifically referring to Exodus 21:22 where God explains what punishment should be given if men are fighting and an innocent by-stander is harmed (in this instance, a pregnant woman). This is not a scripture about self-defense but about restitution and punishment for a crime. Jesus referred to this scripture because the people, in religious self-righteousness, were using this particular scripture to justify retaliation and vengeance. “An eye for an eye” had become an excuse to be intolerant and merciless toward one another. A closer look at the “act of aggression” that Jesus refers to as a strike on the cheek, will reveal that he is talking about an insult rather than a fighting fist. The word “strike” is translated from the Greek word “rhapizo” which is used interchangeably with the word “slap”. In the Jewish culture (as in many other cultures), a slap in the face was a form of humiliation or rebuke. It was not necessarily a physical attack and was not meant to result in physical harm. Even Exodus 21:21 (regarding “an eye for an eye”) says that if, as a result of a conflict, a pregnant by-stander is forced to give birth pre-maturely but there is no serious injury to the woman or the baby, “an eye for an eye” should not be applied as a punishment. Jesus is confirming that this Old Testament law regarding punishment is not to be used as an excuse for retaliation when inconvenienced or insulted. Jesus is exposing the heart of man and is further clarifying the Old Testament Law. God’s desire is that we don’t retaliate but rather that we restrain our emotions in the heat of conflict and maintain righteousness and mercifulness. We are not to pounce on our adversary at the first sign that we have been offended. The ultimate goal of God is to win over the offender, help him to see God’s mercy and institute a change of heart in the offender (see 2 Peter 3:9-15 and Luke 9:51-56 for further study).
Guidelines For Martial Arts
The Bible provides some guidelines for practicing self-defense and martial arts as it aims to clarify what is and is not acceptable in the face of conflict. II Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture [the Bible] is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” I Corinthians 13:7 says, “[Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres”. Using the Bible as a guide, a person can become thoroughly equipped to be a protector.
Permanent injury or death can occur as a result of practicing martial arts. This does not make martial arts unacceptable to God but God clarifies what is and is not acceptable in regard to deadly force in various situations. For example, Exodus 21:12-14 says that if a person is killed unintentionally, the killer is not guilty of murder. If it is intentional, the killer is to be sentenced to death. Exodus 21:18-19 says that if men are quarreling and one strikes the other and injures him seriously but not permanently (even with a weapon), he is responsible only to compensate the injured man for loss of time and medical expenses. I point out these scriptures to show that God is concerned with the attacker’s and the defender’s intentions as well as the outcome of the conflict. We cannot simply say that anyone who harms or kills another man is guilty and has committed a sin. It depends on his intentions. Also, we see that using extreme force, or even a weapon may be acceptable if it is used in a way as to not intentionally inflict permanent damage.
The Bible refers to another situation in which self-defense may be used during a robbery, in Exodus 22:2-3. If a man is being robbed, he is entitled to protect his property, his family and himself. If the attempted robbery takes place at night and the actions of self-defense result in the death of the robber, the defender is not guilty. If the attempted robbery takes place in the daytime and the robber is killed, the defender is guilty of sin. The difference may be that in the daytime, the defender should have more control of his actions and should be able to subdue the robber without killing him. Self-defense is warranted but control must be applied. At night, in the dark, maximum force would be acceptable since it is more difficult to assess the threat that the robber poses. It would be more difficult to tell if the attacker had a weapon, or to assess his physical strength.
God expects us to constantly make decisions about the situations we are in. In regard to martial arts and self-defense, it seems that God is concerned with our intentions. Guilt and innocence, to him, are a matter of the heart. God expects us to be directed by the heart of the scriptures in the Bible. We must be directed in our actions by scriptures such as Deuteronomy 5:17, which says, “You shall not murder” as well as I Corinthians 13:7 which says, “[Love] always protects”. As the Bible states in II Timothy 3:16-17, all Bible scripture is relevant and useful. During one of my martial arts classes, one of my fellow students asked our sensei, “What attack should I make now?” He had just finished practicing a series of intense self-defense tactics on his partner, rendering him harmless. Sensei replied, “Run”. No final “kill-move”? No, it is time to make another decision about the threat the attacker poses. If the attacker has been successfully rendered harmless then you shouldn’t stick around to inflict more damage or further risk your own safety. The Bible gives us specific guidelines for martial arts but God also communicates his heart about how he wants us to treat one another. He wants us to treat one another with love – even in conflict.
Weapons
I have also wrestled with the question of whether or not it was right for weapons to be used as a means of defense. Should I own a fighting knife, a sword or a gun? Isaiah 2:4 says, “…They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.” If this scripture were taken out of context with the rest of the Bible, to use a weapon would be a sin. But this scripture has to be balanced with others. In the context, this scripture is describing the contrast between the nations of that time and the type of nation Jesus would establish in the future. The nation that Jesus would establish would have no military and there would be no physical walls to defend. It would be a spiritual nation, not a physical one.
The New Testament clearly confirms the right to bear arms. Romans 13:4 says, “For [the governing authority] is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.” Even Jesus directs his disciples to acquire weapons as the time of his crucifixion approached. Luke 22:36 says, “He said to them, ‘But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.’” And in Luke 22:38, “The disciples said, ‘See Lord, here are two swords.’ ‘That is enough,’ he replied.” Peter soon after uses the sword to protect Jesus and Jesus rebukes him for it. This was not to say that it is wrong to use a weapon to protect someone. Peter had earlier been rebuked by Jesus for trying to keep him from fulfilling his mission of dying for the sins of the world (see Matthew 16:21-28). Jesus was re-stating that Peter was not to protect Jesus from going to his death. This was not the correct time to use the sword. Jesus had his disciples arm themselves because Jesus was not going to be with them, physically, any longer. They would need to protect themselves and each other and Jesus gave them the right to bear arms in order to do so.
Martial Arts Is Not Religion
It is important to note that martial arts is not religion in that it is not an institute of service and worship of God. It is only a tool to accomplish a necessary training. There will be flaws in all martial arts training and even things taught that are contradictory to the Bible. This will happen even when the martial arts style or system is advocating biblical-based training. Romans 3:4 says, “…Let God be true and every man a liar.” My son was recently taught by an instructor during class to avoid talking about politics and religion in order to avoid conflict. Though I appreciate the effort made to train the kids to keep the peace, the concept is biblically flawed. I spent the next week teaching Bible scriptures to my son such as Acts 4, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey [man] rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” It is each person’s responsibility as a Christian to know what the Bible teaches. Even in Acts 17:10-11, when the apostle Paul taught the people of Berea, the Bereans were honored by God for having a noble character because, “they received the message with great eagerness and examined the scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Each of us has the same responsibility to examine the scriptures to see if what we are being taught is true, whether it be a teaching from our martial arts instructor, school teacher, neighbor, or religious leader.
Conclusion
Martial arts training has its place. It can help people learn to deal with the inevitable conflicts in life. There is no escaping battle in life. God wants people to be prepared to handle these battles, whether it is to turn the other cheek to an insult, find a peaceful resolution, or physically defend themselves or others. Martial arts and self-defense are not sinful or inherently wrong, but without the guidance of God and the Bible, martial arts could be misapplied. Without proper biblical training we are left to our own sinful nature, which tends toward retaliation, haste, fear, hatred, pacifism, and intolerance. Martial arts is a biblical concept, but even more attention should be given to biblical training. The Bible should be used in conjunction with martial arts training. In conclusion, I Timothy 4:7-8, which says, “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
Range bags have become very popular and handy over the years. They help in transportation and storage for several shooting accessories and handguns.
Do you have plenty of ammunition, firearms and any other tool to take to the range? Well, this is the ultimate bag for you if you are 
I know you want a hunting bag that will fit your budget. Blackhawk Sportster is a nice shooting bag for hunters. It is of high quality and pocket-friendly. Blackhawk gives you the quality product not forgetting the quality of the pouches, weapon cases, pistol rugs to the bags.
The Blackhawk Pistol Range is a high-quality range bag which you can also consider. It is super easy to carry and compact enough to move from the car to the range. It also has plenty of room for all your essentials. This product is pocket-friendly and packed with many amazing features. It is made from 600 Denier Polyester which is durable.
This interesting post about Martial Arts and the Bible is a guest post, but while I did not write it, it echos my personal beliefs on the topic.