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| Atheists Have Hissy Fit On Discovery Of Biblical Cites On Rifle Sights |
| 2010-01-19 |
| Coded references to New Testament Bible passages about Jesus Christ are inscribed on high-powered rifle sights provided to the United States military by a Michigan company, an ABC News investigation has found. The sights are used by U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and in the training of Iraqi and Afghan soldiers. The maker of the sights, Trijicon, has a $660 million multi-year contract to provide up to 800,000 sights to the Marine Corps, and additional contracts to provide sights to the U.S. Army. U.S. military rules specifically prohibit the proselytizing of any religion in Iraq or Afghanistan and were drawn up in order to prevent criticism that the U.S. was embarked on a religious "Crusade" in its war against al Qaeda and Iraqi insurgents. One of the citations on the gun sights, 2COR4:6, is an apparent reference to Second Corinthians 4:6 of the New Testament, which reads: "For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." Other references include citations from the books of Revelation, Matthew and John dealing with Jesus as "the light of the world." John 8:12, referred to on the gun sights as JN8:12, reads, "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Trijicon confirmed to ABCNews.com that it adds the biblical codes to the sights sold to the U.S. military. Tom Munson, director of sales and marketing for Trijicon, which is based in Wixom, Michigan, said the inscriptions "have always been there" and said there was nothing wrong or illegal with adding them. Munson said the issue was being raised by a group that is "not Christian." The company has said the practice began under its founder, Glyn Bindon, a devout Christian from South Africa who was killed in a 2003 plane crash. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose |
| #15 What high-powered rifle sight would Jesus use Being a good Jewish lad Jesus would of course use the Dreaded Zionist Death Ray |
| Posted by: Cheaderhead 2010-01-19 17:35 |
| #14 Gotta lurve that vid. |
| Posted by: GirlThursday 2010-01-19 15:49 |
| #13 #10 Hey Moose!!! Go to: http://www.blackfive.net/main/2007/02/infidel_pork_bu.html and see the infidel pork bullet video. |
| Posted by: Canuckistan sniper 2010-01-19 12:56 |
| #12 These clowns have way too much time on their hands. If they've got time to look for this kind of stuff, they've got time to do some real work, even if it's only sweeping the sidewalk. >:-( |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2010-01-19 12:29 |
| #11 The Intaglio-style numbers are on the right side of the scope mount (as viewed by the equipment operator.)(see video at link apx -5:10 on the index.). If the story is read, it is clear that all the passages cited by the mfr. refer to "light." Get it MSM? Night-capable scopes and light! Get it!? Get it!!!? Sheesh.... |
| Posted by: Uncle Phester 2010-01-19 11:46 |
| #10 If the mess halls in Afghanistan serve bacon, I have a great idea for bullet lubricant. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2010-01-19 10:15 |
| #9 who gives a good goddamn? Oh, Mitch! Think of the shame the poor jihadis must feel, whacked by some guy plinking away at 1000 meters with Crusader slogans on his weapon. The only thing worse would be getting shot by a girl. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2010-01-19 10:02 |
| #8 From what I hear, the only time you see them is if you take the sights apart and remove the optics. I.e. factory maintenance. Not in the field and not in every day use. *IF* this is righte, then these inscriptions are like an inscription on the inside of your car wheels: unless you have to change your own tire on the rim, you'll never even know its there. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2010-01-19 09:57 |
| #7 Are they visible when the sights are in use? Then they're distractions, and they make the equipment sub-standard. If they're not, then who gives a good goddamn? |
| Posted by: Mitch H. 2010-01-19 08:57 |
| #6 Please notice all the bible verses on the sights have the word 'light' in them. Trijicon makes night vision sights. |
| Posted by: Parabellum 2010-01-19 08:28 |
| #5 " And the Lord Said, the wind is picking up. Another click to the left." |
| Posted by: Grunter 2010-01-19 08:05 |
| #4 Lunch invitations from Cthulhu might be more appropriate but, hey, if the things will hit Talibeasts and Al-Quties, I'm ok with it. |
| Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2010-01-19 07:41 |
| #3 I guess Im an atheist, but one thing I know for sure . If the person taking the shot feels steadier with some prose to assist him and his nerves then fine . Id rather have my mark down and out than injured and flapping. |
| Posted by: Oscar 2010-01-19 05:03 |
| #2 U.S. military rules specifically prohibit the proselytizing of any religion in Iraq or Afghanistan and were drawn up in order to prevent criticism that the U.S. was embarked on a religious "Crusade" in its war against al Qaeda and Iraqi insurgents. That is the problem. The West is pussyfooting in Afghanistan while it should be promoting anti-Islam and anti-Arab feelings (for their support to the Taliban) Some examples: 1) A few days ago an Arab court ruled not-guilty for an Arab who had tortured and murdered an Afghan. Not guilty when the lowlife had recordrd all the scene on video. We should be broadcasting this for all Islamic countries with messages like here is what you are worth for the islamic herrensvolk. 2) Just after the fall of Kabul Aghanistan people spent sums worth ten per cent of internation aid on pilgrimages to Mecca. We should have arranged for Afghan TV reporting about inflated prices in Mecca and how filthy rich Saudi Arabia was sucking the blood of poor countries like Bangladesh or Afganistan. |
| Posted by: JFM 2010-01-19 04:15 |
| #1 What high-powered rifle sight would Jesus use |
| Posted by: Black Charlie Glemp1274 2010-01-19 03:30 |