Charl van wyk s story is chronicled in his book shooting back. Sep 07, 2009 charls experience at the st james massacre, when he shot back at the terrorists. 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. Checks can be made to itmi and designated to charl by sending an attached note of how you want your gift allocated. 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.
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. Charl s remarkable testimony and insight into the complex conflicts raging in africa today, will grip listeners. Facing genocide, white south africans are the real. Charl van wyk is a fulltime missionary and the bestselling author of. The date was july 25, 1993 and the event was what was to become known as the st. Join us for a special evening with charl van wyk, author of.
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. Charl van wyk, a missionary, was sitting in the audience of his church in south africa, attending the evening service. Charl van wyk was an ordinary christian man until the day he was called upon to be extraordinary. Missionary makes passionate argument for right to bear. Charl van wyk is a fulltime missionary and the bestselling author of shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense. 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. Missionary charl van wyk returned fire, when the st james church in cape town was attacked by apla terrorists in south africa. The gathering of the children of god for the transformation of the congo. The serenity of sunday worship was shattered when a gang of terrorists burst into the church and started firing automatic weapons and tossing grenades. Shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense kindle edition by van wyk, charl, pratt, larry, hammond, peter. The right and duty of selfdefense by charl van wyk 2007, paperback at the best online prices at. Jul 18, 2019 charl has a timely word for america, said pastor bruce delay of heartland church in tulsa. Shooting back by charl van wyk, 9780979045110, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The right and duty of selfdefense by charl van wyk is a book that i added to my library a few years ago.
Yet following the handgun confiscation in england, crimes committed with handguns jumped nearly 40% from 1999 to 2000. 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. The right and duty of selfdefense, now considered a classic work of apologetics published by wnd books. The author of the book actually found himself in a situation which has come to be known as the st. Charl has served on the committees of various ministries including frontline fellowship, africa christian action, the christian action network, and redtco. His book, shooting back, is of great interests to christians who are concerned with learning more about their right and responsibility to defend themselves and others. Gun advocate preacher says citizens should pack heat.
Shooting back deals with the burning questions that plague all godfea. Its followedas surely as shadows trail setting sunsby politicians promising more laws to remove guns from the hands of the lawabiding. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense. Charl van wyk is a christian missionary, author and activist in africa. He not only relates his unique and harrowing story, he also provides the scriptural context for armed selfdefense. Charl van wyk is an african missionary, survivor of the 1993 terrorist attack on st james church, and the author of shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense. Should your church not have a security ministry, this will help you get started. The right and duty of selfdefense paperback 2007 author charl van wyk aa on. Charl van wyk was just an ordinary christian man until july 25, 1993 the day that would become known as the st. History and common sense prove that gunfree zones are dangerous. He manoeuvred his way out of the church trying to get behind the attackers, but outside found a man standing next to the getaway car. The right and duty of selfdefence by charl van wyk isbn. 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. Churchgoer who shot back says gun rights need protecting.
This is a story you hope youll never have to relive. The setting is st james church in cape town, south africa. Suddenly, several terrorists entered the church with automatic rifles and grenades, causing massive destruction. A friend sent me a copy of charl van wyks shooting back. Dec 22, 2012 instinctively, i knelt down behind the bench in front of me and pulled out my. An interview with charl van wyk on his exprience shooting back and forgiveness. Missionary and author of shooting back, charl van wyk, discusses the brutal murders of white south african farmers, the reality of crime in south. This is a great reminder from charl van wyk on gun control.
Without access to books and written materials, many believers dont even own their own bible. The right and duty of selfdefense by charl van wyk is a book that i only recently added to my library. It was on this date that charl van wyk shot back at the terrorists who were. One mans journey from potential victim to armed hero gun. Join us for a special evening with charl van wyk, author of the book, shooting back. 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. Nov 09, 2012 his name is charl van wyk, yes its me a south african who was faced with just such a shocking scenario. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. About the author charl van wyk was an ordinary christian man until the day he was called upon to be extraordinary. Charl van wyk citizens committee for the right to keep and. More than just a remarkable story of courage under fire, shooting back. 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.
Shooting back the right and duty of selfdefense ebook. Violent crime in england now surpasses the us violent crime rate. The right and duty of selfdefense by charl van wyk 2007, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. 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. But it is a book that deals with many of the issues that remain relevant in our world today. 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. However, the author of the book actually found himself in a situation which has. Shooting back is a book that is quite relevant for americans today. Worldwide, office buildings, hospitals, convenience stores, tv studios, chain restaurants and daycare centers have all been targets of homicidal maniacs. Charl wrote shooting back and serves the lord in south africa, where he assisted in saving his church congregation in.
Shooting back a video documentary about right, duty of. Now he is engaged in a new war a battle to establish kingdomfocused covenant communities in southern africa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shooting back. Charl was catapulted to the medias attention by shooting back at the terrorists who attacked the innocent congregation. Shooting back, the right and duty of selfdefense, written by charl van wyk isbn.
South african hero charl van wyk will speak in tulsa on july. 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. One member of the congregation, charl van wyk, who wrote a book about the event shooting back. 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. Charl van wyk was just an ordinary christian man until july 25, 1993 the day that would become known for the st. On july 25, 1993 charl van wyk was worshipping in the evening service at st. How he has come to forgive them and develop a relationship with them through the power of the. It is a book that deals with many of the issues i address here and on my website. 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.
Van wyk was just an ordinary christian man until july 25, 1993 the day that would become known in south africa as the st. One mans journey from potential victim to armed hero. Shooting back should your church not have a security. He fired back at the terrorists, striking one and forcing them to retreat, his book is about his. South african missionary, charl van wyk, shares this shocking story with pow. Neardaily news rings out about another mass shooting incident. Thats a miracle itself, considering the pistol he was using. Now more than ever is the time for gunowners around the world to remain vigilant and. The right and duty of self defense a book and documentary dvd by says that considering the recent attacks by somali pirates, mass.
They are far more likely to occur in areas that have been designated as gunfree zones. Charls experience at the st james massacre, when he shot back at the terrorists. Charl van wyk is a fulltime missionary, author of a monthly ministry newsletter, and has had feature articles published by wnd. Shooting back with charl van wyk on the hagmann report. Mar 10, 2017 charls remarkable testimony and insight into the complex conflicts raging in africa today, will grip listeners. It was 23 years ago that charl van wyk was sitting peacefully in the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. He writes a monthly ministry newsletter and has had feature articles published by wnd, an independent us news company. The right and duty of self defense, is an excellent book which tells the story of how one man saved many lives in a congregation gathered in prayer as well as answering some basic.
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