Bible citations on military gun sights

[Tagmatium]

Surely there would be US buyers for a piece of "holy gun" ... particularly if it came with documents attesting to its use in killing Muslims.

That would be a fucking sad day for the USA. I mean, the USA is often painted in a rather unfavourable light on the international stage and a lot of the time, the USA doesn't help itself. But that would really be taking the biscuit.

[Khornate Worshippers]

Let me guess as to what happened that started this....


FOR ANTI-THEISTS

Trijicon Executive 1: You know, we need to seem more civilized, more like the people on the street, so we can help our boys in the war with their morale!
Trijicon Executive 2: You know what. Lets put on our gun sights some religious verse! That'll sure cheer our boys up!
Trijicon Executive 1: Yeah! And we're fighting against the Muslims, too! Put on some Bible verse and they'll be like those crusader guys!
Trijicon Executive 2: Good idea!

FOR ANTI-ANTI-THEISTS

Trijicon Executive 1: Well, now we've got to force our hand! We can't allow those damned god-botherers any more! Lets make a huge scandal! But how can we do it?
Trijicon Executive 2: Put on some Bible verse on the guns, and people will be hugely against it when it comes out!
Trijicon Executive 2: Good idea!

FOR NORMAL PEOPLE

Trijicon Executive: Eh, screw it. Lets make a few new models. Be sure to mark them with special numbers. Make it white so people recognize it easily and say "Boy, I want a Trijicon scope for my rifle!" before they get killed.
Trijicon Yes-man: Great idea, boss! I'll put it on right away!

[Mean Feat]

Surely there would be US buyers for a piece of "holy gun" ... particularly if it came with documents attesting to its use in killing Muslims.

That would be a fucking sad day for the USA. I mean, the USA is often painted in a rather unfavourable light on the international stage and a lot of the time, the USA doesn't help itself. But that would really be taking the biscuit.

I was thinking more of foreign militaries which have bought this equipment. It's not their problem if law-abiding Americans who don't believe in the separation of church and state, and who want the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan remembered as holy wars, kit themselves out with night scopes.

It would be kind of wrong for the US military to do that though. Protection begins at home.

[Kingdom Brittania]

Ever heard of The Soviet Union? AKA the atheist country with an army larger than ours?

It's nationalism.

Absurd.

[Tagmatium]

Ever heard of The Soviet Union? AKA the atheist country with an army larger than ours?

It's nationalism.

Absurd.

Sorry, is what I'm saying absurd, or what the other dude said?

[Rumbria]

What's the difference between this, and the fact that the Islamic soldiers on their side truly believe that Allah is on their side, and are stereotypically painted as screaming his name during, or before an attack? Why such outrage?

[Callisdrun]

I just find it very repugnant, especially as Jesus' views on the subject are so well know, but to put His words on something meant to help kill...

It does seem to be missing the whole point, doesn't it? Somehow I don't see a sniper rifle as a tool of love.

[Chezovolvia]

Ever heard of The Soviet Union? AKA the atheist country with an army larger than ours?

It's nationalism.

Absurd.

In the 1980s the Soviets had more troops than any other country in the history of the world. About half of them were atheists.

[Tagmatium]

In the 1980s the Soviets had more troops than any other country in the history of the world. About half of them were atheists.

You've missed the point of what I've said, willingly or otherwise, since I stated it pretty clearly.

There is no Soviet Union anymore, so the USA's hardly being the counterpoint them, is it?

[Chezovolvia]

In the 1980s the Soviets had more troops than any other country in the history of the world. About half of them were atheists.

You've missed the point of what I've said, willingly or otherwise, since I stated it pretty clearly.

There is no Soviet Union anymore, so the USA's hardly being the counterpoint them, is it?

You said there are no atheists in foxholes...And there are atheists in foxholes...

[Tagmatium]

In the 1980s the Soviets had more troops than any other country in the history of the world. About half of them were atheists.

You've missed the point of what I've said, willingly or otherwise, since I stated it pretty clearly.

There is no Soviet Union anymore, so the USA's hardly being the counterpoint them, is it?

You said there are no atheists in foxholes...And there are atheists in foxholes...

I said nothing of the sort.

I've mentioned that I found the pratice of putting the Bible references on the sights sinister, a bit about William Topaz McGonagal and that I thought that selling these sights is a monstrous idea.

[Chezovolvia]

In the 1980s the Soviets had more troops than any other country in the history of the world. About half of them were atheists.

You've missed the point of what I've said, willingly or otherwise, since I stated it pretty clearly.

There is no Soviet Union anymore, so the USA's hardly being the counterpoint them, is it?

You said there are no atheists in foxholes...And there are atheists in foxholes...

I said nothing of the sort.

I've mentioned that I found the pratice of putting the Bible references on the sights sinister, a bit about William Topaz McGonagal and that I thought that selling these sights is a monstrous idea.

I quoted the wrong post...Sorry bout that...

I suppose we agree then.

[Tagmatium]

In the 1980s the Soviets had more troops than any other country in the history of the world. About half of them were atheists.

You've missed the point of what I've said, willingly or otherwise, since I stated it pretty clearly.

There is no Soviet Union anymore, so the USA's hardly being the counterpoint them, is it?

You said there are no atheists in foxholes...And there are atheists in foxholes...

I said nothing of the sort.

I've mentioned that I found the pratice of putting the Bible references on the sights sinister, a bit about William Topaz McGonagal and that I thought that selling these sights is a monstrous idea.

I quoted the wrong post...Sorry bout that...

I suppose we agree then.

No worries, then

[Bottle]

Christians should be more upset about this than anybody else. But the media will focus on how this is a fight between Christians and "secularists."

[Wallonochia]

I think if I was a soldier I'd be really pissed.

I'm a bit annoyed although to be honest I never once noticed the numbers and I carried a Trijicon ACOG for a year.

Here's what it looks like. The letters are raised and painted white, as opposed to the serial no. which is pressed down.

The white ends up rubbing off about .25 seconds after it comes out of the box.

"There are no atheists in foxholes"

I'm living proof that there are.

Wixom, eh?

I'd have never guessed.

Actually Wixom does kinda surprise me, I'd expect this more from west coast towns like Holland or Kzoo.

[Vonnerz]

Christians should be more upset about this than anybody else. But the media will focus on how this is a fight between Christians and "secularists."

You'd have thought so...but then that religion has been co-opted on the alter of imperialism throughout its history.

[Callisdrun]

Christians should be more upset about this than anybody else. But the media will focus on how this is a fight between Christians and "secularists."

If I was a Christian, I certainly wouldn't want the words of the Prince of Peace on a tool for killing people.

[Blitzkrenia]

Christians should be more upset about this than anybody else. But the media will focus on how this is a fight between Christians and "secularists."

If I was a Christian, I certainly wouldn't want the words of the Prince of Peace on a tool for killing people.

Prince of Peace. Catchy. Maybe they could make a video game with that title.

[Meoton]

I think the bullets should have "Jesus Saves" and ichthus (fish) printed on them. I think American Jesus would like his message delivered in an epiphany of blood. His word struck me like thunder and I was saved. I let Jesus into his heart at 400 yards. Blessed are the children struck by Jesus rounds.

[Callisdrun]

Christians should be more upset about this than anybody else. But the media will focus on how this is a fight between Christians and "secularists."

If I was a Christian, I certainly wouldn't want the words of the Prince of Peace on a tool for killing people.

Prince of Peace. Catchy. Maybe they could make a video game with that title.

Um, yeah. Some do describe Jesus so. I always thought it was a cheesy nickname, but it works in this context.

[Blitzkrenia]

I think the bullets should have "Jesus Saves" and ichthus (fish) print on them. I think American Jesus would like his message delivered in an epiphany of blood. His word struck me like thunder and I was saved. I let Jesus into his heart at 400 yards. Blessed are the childress struck by Jesus rounds.

But the bullets have to be baptized (or something like that). How do we gather all the priests needed to do that?

[Bottle]

I think the bullets should have "Jesus Saves" and ichthus (fish) print on them. I think American Jesus would like his message delivered in an epiphany of blood. His word struck me like thunder and I was saved. I let Jesus into his heart at 400 yards. Blessed are the childress struck by Jesus rounds.

But the bullets have to be baptized (or something like that). How do we gather all the priests needed to do that?

Eh, we're already paying military chaplains. Make em earn their pay...they have to personally bless every box of rounds.

[Tagmatium]

I think the bullets should have "Jesus Saves" and ichthus (fish) print on them. I think American Jesus would like his message delivered in an epiphany of blood. His word struck me like thunder and I was saved. I let Jesus into his heart at 400 yards. Blessed are the childress struck by Jesus rounds.

But the bullets have to be baptized (or something like that). How do we gather all the priests needed to do that?

Eh, we're already paying military chaplains. Make em earn their pay...they have to personally bless every box of rounds.

Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition?

[Meoton]

I think the bullets should have "Jesus Saves" and ichthus (fish) print on them. I think American Jesus would like his message delivered in an epiphany of blood. His word struck me like thunder and I was saved. I let Jesus into his heart at 400 yards. Blessed are the childress struck by Jesus rounds.

But the bullets have to be baptized (or something like that). How do we gather all the priests needed to do that?

Just baptize them by the crate. Sort of like being healed by a televangelist by placing your hand on the TV.

[My 3rd Floor Flat]

How... bizzarre. Bible references have no place on weapons, why is it that the weird stuff nearly always comes from America? Bible references on guns... America, playing rock music in tanks whilst killing people... America.