[roofgoat]

The problem is the Bible. Yes I said it, but unwittingly so have many wise, well read Christians here on FR too that I respect.

Love thy Neighbor
Render unto Caesar
Govt Authority is from God - Romans 13:1

well then, going out and stamping out those who do evil is kind of hard when you are supposed to abide by the above.

[Jan_Sobieski]

100 years ago, when the United States, Canada, England, and even Australia were more devout in Bible Study and Christian culture, this could not even be dreamed of. Justice was swift and uncompromising.

I would argue that it is our departure from Biblical Principle that has brought this radical, limp-wristed, multicultural nightmare...

[KC Burke]

If your concept is that devout Christians can’t be stern, bearers of swift action, well armed and ready for blind justice, then I would have to suspect you have never been to Missouri, Arkansas or Texas.