An Oklahoma state lawmaker is pushing to include churches under the “Stand Your Ground” law. Representative Mike Ritze wants to give people clear legal authority to respond to dangerous individuals who threaten the safety of people at a place of worship. “They don’t have to do it, we are not mandating it. It just recognizes the right that they can do it just like they can in their homes, vehicles, and businesses,” Rep. Ritze said. The lawmaker points to the murder of a pastor in Anadarko and the recent bomb threat at Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond as the reasons for the law. Pastor Paul Blair with Fairview Baptist says criminals are unpredictable and people have the right to defend themselves. “I certainly want to make sure members are able to protect themselves when they come to worship on Sunday morning,” Blair said. (Excerpt) Read more at arklatexhomepage.com …
