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contentious when one tries to balance individual liberty versus what is good for the society.

contentious when one tries to balance individual liberty versus what is good for the society.

'''In countries with a lot of Christians, conservatives often appeal to the Bible.'''  The Bible is of some help but not definitive.  The New Testament and Old Testament believer cultures were very communal in focus and were like Japanese cultures in some respects.  Please see: Japanese culture

'''In countries with a lot of Christians, conservatives often appeal to the Bible to help solve disputes.'''  The Bible is of some help on the gun control issue but not definitive which is not surprising given that guns were not in existence during the biblical time period.  The New Testament and Old Testament believer cultures were very communal in focus and were like Japanese cultures in some respects.  Please see: Japanese culture

and biblical culture here: http://www.tektonics.org/af/culturegram.html

and biblical culture here: http://www.tektonics.org/af/culturegram.html

On the other hand, the Bible teaches that individuals are saved and

On the other hand, the Bible teaches that individuals are saved and