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Catholic and Parochial Perspectives on Protection, Grievance, and the Pathway to Targeted Attack Introduction Every Catholic parish, every parochial school, every diocesan institution eventually confronts a question that no amount of theological study fully prepares its leaders to answer: when is the use of force morally permissible to protect the people of God? The question
How Faith-Based Organizations Have Responded to an Escalating Threat and What the Future Demands Introduction It is no surprise to any student of history that religion and conflict have long been intertwined. Across centuries, faith has been invoked to fuel violence, and war has been used as a tool to advance religious agendas. These patterns
A Strategic Approach to Background Screening for Nonprofit Organizations, Houses of Worship, and Private Schools Executive Summary Background screening requirements for employees, volunteers, and contractors working with children and vulnerable populations continue to expand across the United States. California’s Assembly Bill 506 (AB 506) exemplifies this trend, mandating comprehensive background checks and training for anyone
Churches and Christian Organizations (Past 12 Months) March 2025 – February 2026 Compiled by: Kearnan Consulting Group, LLCDate: February 28, 2026Sources: Family Research Council, International Christian Concern, FBI, news reports EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Overall Statistics (2025 Calendar Year): Types of Incidents (2024 breakdown): Geographic Distribution (2024 – Top States): MAJOR DEADLY ATTACKS (2025-2026) 1. GRAND BLANC
For California Private Security Companies & Licensed Guards California Senate Bill 513: New Training Record Requirements Every California Security Company Needs to Know EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 2026 — THIS LAW IS NOW IN EFFECT What Is SB 513 and Why Should You Care? California Senate Bill 513 amends Section 1198.5 of the Labor Code and
In recent years, the conversation around church safety has become increasingly polarized. On one side are those who believe that armed volunteers are the primary solution to modern threats. On the other are those who argue that firearms have no place in a house of worship. Both groups tend to speak with conviction, and both
“A House of Worship that relies on spiritual armor alone is spiritually sincere but operationally unprepared.” I’ve had conversations with pastors who’ve told me that protecting the flock isn’t their responsibility, that safeguarding the congregation is God’s job, and their role is simply to preach the Word. I understand the theological rationale behind that statement,
Armed church security volunteers in Utah operate in a uniquely permissive legal environment, but that freedom comes with significant responsibility. Utah’s combination of statewide firearm preemption, permitless carry, and volunteer-immunity statutes creates a framework in which churches may lawfully authorize armed volunteers—yet remain fully accountable for how those volunteers are selected, trained, supervised, and integrated
Churches across the country are watching the recent disruption at Cities Church in St Paul with concern, especially as federal authorities have confirmed they are investigating the incident as a potential violation of the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act1. This moment underscores the need for churches to adopt clear, lawful, and nonviolent
Overview The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the public the right to assemble and express opinions through demonstrations. While this right is fundamental, it also places responsibility on government agencies to maintain order and protect lives and property during such events. Under most state statutes, assemblies may be declared unlawful, and law