Nov 19, 2017 his opinion has been formed by the writings of people advocating self defense, like charl van wyk, a man who stopped the st. My life as a freedom fighter by letlapa mphahlele and the memoir by charl van wyk, shooting back. He fired back at the terrorists, striking one and forcing them to retreat, his book is about his. Charl was catapulted to the medias attention by shooting back at. Charl van wyk was an ordinary christian man until the day he was called upon to be extraordinary. Dec 22, 2012 instinctively, i knelt down behind the bench in front of me and pulled out my. Charl van wyk is a fulltime missionary and the bestselling author of. The right and duty of selfdefense by charl van wyk isbn.
May 20, 2015 interview with charl van wyk, full time missionary and best selling author shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense. In oct 2004, charl van wyk became one of the founding members of gun owners of south africa, gosa, an online civilian gun rights ownership group, which is also involved in public demonstrations against the firearms control act. Van wyk explains that further inspiration for shooting back was provided by the crime wave thats swept south africa in recent years, giving the country some of the highest murder, robbery and. Charl has been a gracious correspondent over the years. Charls experience at the st james massacre, when he shot back at the terrorists. Nov 09, 2012 his name is charl van wyk, yes its me a south african who was faced with just such a shocking scenario. Currently, charl is working to grow a christian university, school and church in central africa, supporting african. One of the absolute best books about the relationship between christianity and selfdefense is charl van wyks shooting back. Sep 07, 2009 charls experience at the st james massacre, when he shot back at the terrorists.
On the divine right and duty of selfdefense gun owners of. Van wyk was the only member of the congregation who was armed. The setting is st james church in cape town, south africa. Charl van wyk was just an ordinary christian man until july 25, 1993 the day that would become known for the st.
If there needs to be an illustration given to verify the need for resistance expressed by the writers quoted, south african missionary and author charl van wyk provides one. On the divine right and duty of selfdefense gun owners. Charl was catapulted to the medias attention by shooting back at the terrorists who attacked the innocent congregation. Shooting backis a book that is quite relevant for americans. Noted plaintiff kenneth van wyk, and wondered if he is kin to charl van wyk, author of shooting back. The difficulty of reconciliation after the st james church. Now more than ever is the time for gunowners around the world to remain vigilant and. The gathering of the children of god for the transformation of the congo. Its followedas surely as shadows trail setting sunsby politicians promising more laws to remove guns from the hands of the lawabiding.
On july 25, 1993 charl van wyk was worshipping in the evening service at st. Discussion of the incredible story about july 25, 1993 attack that would become known as the st. Charl van wyk was just an ordinary christian man until july 25, 1993 the day that would become known as the st. Shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense paperback author. The right and duty of selfdefense, charl van wyk recounts this horrifying incident in graphic detail. Without access to books and written materials, many believers dont even own their own bible.
Charl van wyk is a fulltime missionary, author of a monthly ministry newsletter, and has had feature articles published by wnd. Interview with charl van wyk, full time missionary and best selling author shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense. Is it time for churchgoers to consider such onceunthinkable possibilities. Neardaily news rings out about another mass shooting incident. Charl van wyk is a fulltime missionary and the bestselling author of shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense. This incredible story, recounted in the book shooting back by charl van wyk, the armed christian who uses his personal story in the firstever exploration of the biblical case for armed selfdefense, has now been translated into a video documentary the first ever produced by. One bullet wounded the gunman who was firing into the congregation. Charl van wyk, pastor, missionary, and author of shooting backhallelujah. The date was july 25, 1993 and the event was what was to become known as the st. At the end of his book, shooting back, van wyk provides details and figures on the grim result that follows a citizenry being deprived their power to resist. This incredible story, recounted in the book shooting back by charl van wyk, the armed christian who uses his personal story in the firstever exploration of the biblical case for armed selfdefense, has now been translated into a video documentary the first ever produced by wnds new film division. The first christian manifesto for being prepared physically and spiritually for tribulation ahead. His belief in his christian duty to protect the innocent, vulnerable and oppressed led him to singlehandedly return fire in the midst of a terrorist attack, saving many lives.
Get a copy in the hands of friends, family, neighbors, and other church groups, and build strong relationships as you network together, preparing for the future. He returned fire, and the attackers immediately fled the scene. One member of the congregation, charl van wyk, who wrote a book about the event shooting back. The right and duty of selfdefense by charl van wyk 2007, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
His name is charl van wyk a south african who was faced with just such a shocking scenario. A time to kill greg hopkins for christians campfire tales from hell edited by rory miller. Would you be prepared to defend yourself and other innocents. How he has come to forgive them and develop a relationship with them through the power of the. His opinion has been formed by the writings of people advocating self defense, like charl van wyk, a man who stopped the st. His name is charl van wyk, yes its me a south african who was faced with just such a shocking scenario.
It was on this date that van wyk shot back at the terrorists who were attacking an innocent congregation gathered in worship, and saved many lives in the process. Charl van wyk with african pastors and their new bikes. Like a scene out of a movie, the reader sees the splintering pews, the flashes of light and the heroic actions of several people in the congregation. A devout christian missionary, van wyk was one of the men who fired back at the nationalist terrorists who murdered eleven. Jul 02, 2017 one of the absolute best books about the relationship between christianity and selfdefense is charl van wyks shooting back. At the end of his book, shooting back, van wyk provides details and figures on the grim result that follows a. Shooting back, the right and duty of selfdefense, written by charl van wyk isbn. The right and duty of self defence by charl van wyk.
Shooting back with charl van wyk on the hagmann report youtube. A devout christian missionary, van wyk was one of the men who fired back at the nationalist terrorists who murdered eleven people in south africas saint james church in 1993. This article is a comparative reading of the autobiography child of this soil. Currently, charl is working to grow a christian university, school and church in central africa, supporting african pastors with bibles and bikes, and is a patron of the organization for peace and conflict resolution in congo. The story of how god led charl to forgive and pursue reconciliation with his attackers is captured in his bestselling book, shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense. Charl wrote shooting back and serves the lord in south africa, where he assisted in saving his church congregation in. One mans journey from potential victim to armed hero gun. There is one man in the world who can address these questions with firsthand experience. It was on this date that charl van wyk shot back at the terrorists who were attacking an innocent congregation gathered in worship and saved many lives in the process. It was on this date that charl van wyk shot back at the terrorists who were. It was on this date that van wyk shot back at the terrorists who were attacking an innocent congregation gathered in.
The right and duty of selfdefense christian liberty books 2001, his telling of his role ending the st. Shooting back by charl van wyk, 9780979045110, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Shooting back deals with the burning questions that plague all godfea. The shooting stopped and the attackers immediately fled. It was on this date that van wyk shot back at the terrorists who were attacking an innocent congregation gathered in prayer, and saved many lives in the process. This is a story you hope youll never have to relive.
Churchgoers renew calls to carry after texas shooting. The right and duty of selfdefense by charl van wyk 2007, paperback at the best online prices at. A friend sent me a copy of charl van wyks shooting back. Earlier this year, wnd books published for the first time in north america charl van wyks literary version of the story a biblical case for the right and duty of armed selfdefense wrapped in a unique and personal account of what its like to come face to face with an opportunity to exercise. In shooting back, van wyk tackles these difficult questions using the light of scripture and insights from his own experience to make the case for selfdefense. That attack, too, would have been much worse if one worshipper, charl van wyk, had not been armed with a. Nov 24, 2017 his opinion has been formed by the writings of people advocating selfdefense, like charl van wyk, a man who stopped the st. More than just a remarkable story of courage under fire, shooting back deals forthrightly with the. Charl has partnered with a dedicated believer in zimbabwe, cozmore, to reach youth in zimbabwe. James church massacre in south africa by shooting back. South african church massacre hero advocates gun ownership. The story of how god led charl to forgive and pursue reconciliation with his attackers is captured in his bestselling book, shooting back the right and duty of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The right and duty of selfdefense, i makes a biblical, christian case for individuals arming themselves with guns, and does so more persuasively than perhaps any other author because i found myself in a church attacked. James church attack in 1993 and the two mens subsequent reconciliatory meetings. His opinion has been formed by the writings of people advocating selfdefense, like charl van wyk, a man who stopped the st. The right and duty of self defense book by charl van wyk what would you do if armed terrorists broke into your church and starting attacking your friends with automatic weapons in the middle of a worship service. Shooting back with charl van wyk on the hagmann report. Jun 20, 2018 this article is a comparative reading of the autobiography child of this soil. Together, they offered a gospel camp to some youth in a zimbabwe village. Jan 30, 2007 charl van wyk was just an ordinary christian man until july 25, 1993 the day that would become known as the st. The right and duty of self defense charl van wyk for christians thank god i had a gun chris bird. Charl van wyk is a christian missionary, author and activist in africa.
Shooting back a video documentary about right, duty of. Missionary makes passionate argument for right to bear. Join facebook to connect with charles van wyk and others you may know. Van wyk chronicled his harrowing ordeal, as well as the aftermath and implications, in the book and dvd versions of shooting back. Van wyk was just an ordinary christian man until july 25, 1993 the day that would become known in south africa as the st. When churchgoers carry guns the wichita eagle kansas. Shooting back after the grenades exploded, one of our missionaries, charl van wyk, returned fire with his 38 snub nosed revolver. I am a big fan of anyone who recognizes the importance of the right to bear arms and realizes that the 2nd amendment to the us constitution was established to allow the people to protect themselves from aggressors who would harm them and more importantly, from the machinations of a tyrannical government bent on enslaving its people. Shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense ebook. Charl and cozmore have continued relationships with the boys. Charl has served on the committees of various ministries including frontline fellowship, africa christian action, the christian action network, and redtco. Instinctively, i knelt down behind the bench in front of me and pulled out my.
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