Wallbuilders Live! With David Barton & Rick Green

When divine rights collide with state laws, which should prevail? That's the question we tackle head-on in this provocative exploration of concealed carry reciprocity and the constitutional foundations of self-defense.The heart of our discussion centers on a fascinating philosophical distinction: rights that come from God versus privileges granted by government. David Barton frames this perfectly: "Government can mess with what government gives, but it can't mess with what God gives." This powerful premise challenges us to reconsider how we view the Second Amendment—not as a legal permission slip, but as recognition of an inherent natural right to self-preservation.Tim Barton offers a compelling natural law perspective, pointing out how God built self-preservation instincts into all creation. "How ridiculous would it be," he asks, "if we told grizzly bears their claws can only be half an inch long?" This vivid analogy illuminates the absurdity of having your constitutio