Controversial ‘Jesus Rifles’ Still Being Used by Troops in Afghanistan
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The “Jesus rifles” were first publicized in January 2010 when the media learned that a military contractor was
inscribing biblical references on the scopes of standard-issue rifles carried by U.S. soldiers on combat tours
in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The ensuing media shitstorm (see video below) forced the Pentagon to order the removal of biblical references
on all service rifles. But now, almost three years after the order was given, the code is still appearing, causing
some soldiers to argue that it’s creating an unnecessary risk.
The main fear is that the “Jesus rifle” adds fuel to the fire that the U.S. is waging a crusade against Islam.
In the photo taken by the Army officer who spoke to NBC News on the condition of anonymity, one can see the
code stamped into the metal of the ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) ends with the model number
“JN8:12,” which refers to John 8:12:
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in
darkness, but shall have the light of life."
Watch Related Video:- http://youtu.be/a1ecAWXRgcE
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The “Jesus rifles” were first publicized in January 2010 when the media learned that a military contractor was
inscribing biblical references on the scopes of standard-issue rifles carried by U.S. soldiers on combat tours
in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The ensuing media shitstorm (see video below) forced the Pentagon to order the removal of biblical references
on all service rifles. But now, almost three years after the order was given, the code is still appearing, causing
some soldiers to argue that it’s creating an unnecessary risk.
The main fear is that the “Jesus rifle” adds fuel to the fire that the U.S. is waging a crusade against Islam.
In the photo taken by the Army officer who spoke to NBC News on the condition of anonymity, one can see the
code stamped into the metal of the ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) ends with the model number
“JN8:12,” which refers to John 8:12:
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in
darkness, but shall have the light of life."
Watch Related Video:- http://youtu.be/a1ecAWXRgcE
