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Upon re reading your post, I would drop the argument with the daughter in law about guns. I would, instead, talk to her about her salvation. If she disagrees with what you said, then she most likely is still in rebellion to God. You MUST be born again to understand Spiritual things. If she hasn't repented of her sin, she will never understand any argument from the Bible. Many of these people believe that people are basically good and reject that there are "none good, no not one." They don't think there is a chance that they won't go to Heaven because they aren't in jail yet. They usually quote that they are just as good as anybody in church.

One thing I learned early on is when arguing with a non believer, you are wasting your time until they are saved. The old verse about casting pearls before swine comes to mind. They cannot appreciate real wisdom from God if they don't believe God. I've seen people that sit in pews every week that will argue that homosexuality is fine to God and babies aren't people till mom says she wants them.

People that stupid cannot learn anything from Scripture. If she denies what you have said, then she probably has a problem with Scripture in the first place. Many Christians are frustrated when we drop the Wisdom of the ages on someone that denies the Wisdom of the ages. It's silly to waste time. There is nothing wrong with disagreeing in public, but you will NEVER change anything by arguing with them until they accept Jesus as their Savior. Arguing with these people is like pig wrestling. You get muddy and it frustrates the pig. Ask what her relationship is with Jesus and see what she says. That's where I would start.

I had a talk with her this afternoon. She was very apologetic for her words and she feared that I wouldn't talk to her ever again. After reassuring her that her "Papa Bear" would always be there for her and nothing could drive me away, she loosened up and was more relaxed.

I liken this incident with her to when my kids were a lot smaller and younger. When they couldn't get something a certain way they would just throw the biggest fit you'd ever seen. After they calmed down and realized that I was trying to protect them, they realized they were wrong and everything was hunky dory.

Granted, this will take a lot longer than a few hours to get through, but she was presented with the Gospel (through other means and not shown in this posting) and now she has a decision to make. She knows that, and only time will tell what path she takes. I know this, she still has a tender heart despite the liberal bravado she puts up. God can reach her. I also reassured her that I would always be there for her, that I would emulate, as well as I can, the love the Father has shown tor me and would love her unconditionally. I think she may have shed a tear or two.

Thanks for your advice. I will definitely take it to heart.