Ur Video: Evangelicals & Gun Control

by Skye Jethani

Is there a divide between evangelical leaders and laity on gun control?

It's been a few weeks since Congress voted against any new gun control laws or even the expansion of background checks, an idea supported by nearly 9 in 10 Americans. With the media no longer focused on guns, and with the partisan politics of the issue out of the spotlight, I'm curious to know what Ur-banites think.

This CNN video, featuring Ur's own Daniel Darling, gives some stats and background on where evangelicals stand. But like many other issues (immigration comes to mind), is there a divide between evangelical leaders and laity on gun control? Share your thoughts after watching the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaSPCuN_Gx0

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