Should Christians defend themselves when being attacked? The subject is hotly debated, and there are godly Christians on either side of the issue. Biblically, we see examples of believers who used lethal force as a means of protecting themselves and others from unjustified attacks. However, there were times when believers did not defend themselves, and these suffered a martyr’s death. Today, I believe law-abiding Christians in America have the biblical and constitutional right to keep and bear arms as a means of self-defense and protecting others.