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[1] As the ELCA urges congregations to host\u00a0 open discussions on issues such as gun violence prevention, the following discussion guide gives readers a list of questions to discuss as a group after looking together at the “Notes from the Discussion” in this issue.<\/p>\n

[2] Considering the nine ideas generated at the Lutheran Ethicists’ Gathering, consider which of these resonate the most with members of the group. Which of these ideas do not resonate as actionable?<\/p>\n

[3] When thinking about social problems, what benefits and problems are there in taking an individual approach to the problem and what benefits are there in taking a communitarian approach to the problem?\u00a0 Which of the underlying problems listed are ones that have social rather than individual solutions? Which require individual solutions?<\/p>\n

[4] \u00a0What common ground can the group find between those in the group who advocate for gun rights and those in the group who advocate for gun control?<\/p>\n

[5]\u00a0 Which resources do you think are most and least important to consider at this stage?<\/p>\n

* testimony given by children, victims, and perpetrators<\/p>\n

* empirical data and statistics<\/p>\n

* Lutheran theology<\/p>\n

* Scripture<\/p>\n

* Lutheran social ministry organizations<\/p>\n

* social activist groups<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

[6] Having had this discussion as a group, consider creating an action list for the individuals and the group that details \u201cWhat should WE do now?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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