Hey Dermot. I think we have had this discussion before and because of that, I think you already know my position. However, because I am uncertain of our having that discussion I feel inclined to ask what I would normally ask in this circumstance, although I am sure I would already know the answer to said question. If Christianity were true, would you believe it?
I think guns are already restricted enough as they are. For example, anything faster than a semi automatic gun is already banned from civilian use. We can't even use attachments that make a gun fully automatic. I see what you're getting at though with the gun restrictions though. However, once we start restricting things, it will be a slippery slope on what gets restricted and people will still be able to get things illegally
As much as mass shootings suck, we can't have law abiding citizens not be able to defend themselves. If we repeal the second amendment, it will be a slippery slope on what it is people want to ban. People have the right to self-preservation even if its with the use of a gun
I would say we are the creation of a divine being. Science has developed tremendously, especially over the past century. However, I don't think that means that religion gets snuffed out so to speak. I would say science deals with the physical aspects of our existence while religion deals with the metaphysical aspects of our existence