Terrorism is understandably on the minds of many. Will it come to America again? When, where, how?? If it does, what should a Christian do to prepare ahead of time for the possibility, and what should our attitude in general be towards it and the perpetrators?
 
   In every instance of life, if we call ourselves "Christians" (followers of Jesus Christ or Christ-like) then our response should be the same as His, whether it's a national terrorist attack or a rude person in the grocery store. There are many instances in the ministry of Jesus in which He had to point out to His listeners that just because they called themselves "God's people", (in our case, "Christians") that didn't mean they were acting like it. In fact, when pointing this out, the crowds often wanted to kill Jesus! Why? Because He told them things they didn't want to hear, and rather than change and have a godly life, they would rather just kill Him! That is the exact reason many "Christians", churches, and nations have failed to enjoy a life-changing revival - they were unwilling to change.
 
With that said, here is a list of "Terror-Preparations" which will undoubtedly offend some people, maybe even me! But if we are to enjoy the blessings of a life of Christ-likeness, then we must face, not the reality of terrorism so much as, "the terror of knowing we might not be pleasing God!"
 
THREE UNSETTLING TRUTHS (You will see why people were so angry with Jesus.)
 
I.  Jesus loves the terrorists, and to be His disciples, so must we.
 
   I know. I don't want to either. But I know that even as our nation has enemies, I was once an enemy of God, worthy of death and Hell. Jesus died for me. But He also died for them. To be forgiven, I must forgive. (Mark 11:25) To know God, I must love. (Luke 6: 27-36) (I John 4:7,8)
 
   In a world of anger, hatred, and rage, we must be the ones who show what God's love is really like.
 
II. Their Salvation must be more important to me, than my desire for their death.
 
   Let's face it, if they get saved, they will stop. Are we called to spread judgment and punishment or to make disciples for Jesus Christ? I am talking about a Christian attitude here. It's not my job to create a policy for the USA to deal with terrorism. In fact, I'm not against responding militarily. Governments have the right to pursue and punish terrorists - 

3 For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; 4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. (Romans 13:3,4)
 
   It is the government's job to deal with terrorism. It's my job to develop a personal Christian response that will be pleasing to God. My desire, before everything else, must be for the world to be saved. We can be "Patriotic Christians".
 
   Jesus' disciples once wanted to kill His enemies. His response fits our situation...