“But now,” he said, “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.” (Luke 22:36, NIV) This passage is often misunderstood and misused—especially by those trying to justify violence, armed self-defense, or modern gun culture within Christianity. But a deeper, … Continue reading A Franciscan Clarean Response To Luke 22:36