To Encourage Armed Security at All Synod Schools

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To Encourage Armed Security  
at All Synod Schools 
WHEREAS, Our Lord has entrusted children to families and the 
church, charging them to “bring them up in the discipline and 
instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4); and 
Whereas, The Synod has established and maintained hundreds of 
early childhood centers, elementary schools, high schools, and 
universities as a vital mission to educate and catechize children in 
the one true faith; and 
Whereas, The Fifth Commandment obligates us to protect life 
and care for our neighbor, especially the most vulnerable; and 
Whereas, Violent attacks upon schools, especially church -
affiliated schools, have tragically increased across our nation in 
recent years; and 
Whereas, Armed protection is a proven deterrent and effective 
means of stopping threats to children and staff in educational 
settings; and