Pastor says gang members vandalized church (considers getting a gun)

[davepc]

Police are investigating a reported assault of a Christian pastor who said gang members followed him and members of his family to his church Friday, and then threw rocks at a church member's car and into the church's office – while they hid inside.

Pastor Willie Holmes – a founder of International Non-Denominational Assemblies and the Majesty Christian Fellowship in Fullerton 14 years ago – said Saturday that he feared the youths were planning to murder them.

“Last night, I slept here. I didn't want anyone to break in,'' said Holmes, 41, sitting a few feet away from shards of glass in the office. “And for the first time in my life, I thought about buying a gun. I thought, maybe I need a gun to protect my family.”

The vandalism reportedly happened at the church and its offices, at 431 S. Richman Ave., around 10:22 p.m. Friday, Fullerton police Lt. Craig Brower said. He declined to comment on the church members' account, but did say it is an ongoing gang-related probe and that no one has been arrested

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/church-members-gang-2308847-colyar-car

Does California law permit firearms in churches?

[EmilyAnne]

1. So tragic. He should have armed police protection. There should be video surveillance of the

church so he doesn't have to risk his life protecting it.

[Lost in CT]

2. If it is also a rectory I don't see why not.

“We live in the same neighborhood. Why would they do this?'' said Holmes, who resides in Corona, while giving a television interview. “We love the people. This never should have happened.''

Very sad

[mzteris]

3. how Christian of him . . .

maybe he should just pray harder.

[jeepnstein]

6. Luke 22:36

"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."

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

9. Maybe the gang members should start praying.

[jody]

4. Reminds me of a Quaker statement to a burglar, “Friend I would not hurt thee for anything but thou

stands where I am about to shoot.”

Mea culpa if I got thee and thou wrong.

[mitchtv]

5. OC Xians attacked

Let me leap to their defense. Kharma is a funny thing; sow hate, reap hate.

[Duke Newcombe]

8. Wow. Schadenfreude much?

[Hoopla Phil]

7. Yep. I happen to know of one Baptist preacher that is always packen. And

I suspect several deacons of doing the same.