Posted on 04/22/2013 6:48:44 PM PDT by markomalley
The U.S. Army is directing troops to remove a Bible inscription that a vendor etched into the serial numbers of weapon scopes, Fox News has learned.
Soldiers at Fort Wainwright in Alaska told Fox News they received a directive to turn in their scopes so the Bible references could be removed.
The scopes were made by Trijicom and referenced New Testament passages in John 8:12 and Second Corinthians 4:6. The verses appeared at the end of the scope serial numbers – “JN8:12” and “2COR4:6.”
“The biblical verse (JN8:12) must be removed utilizing a Dremel type tool and then painted black,” read instructions on how to remedy the matter.
After the letters and numbers were scrapped off, soldiers were directed to use apply black paint to ensure the verses were totally covered.
“The vendor etched those inscriptions on scopes without the Army’s approval,” Army spokesman Matthew Bourke told Fox in a written statement. “Consequently, the modified scopes did not meet the requirement under which the contract was executed.”
Bourke said the vendor agreed to remove all Bible references on future deliveries.
“Some of these scopes had already been fielded,” Bourke explained. “Corrective measures were taken to remove inscriptions during the RESET/PRESET process in order to avoid a disruption in combat operations.”
A similar issue came to light during a 2010 investigation by ABC News. At the time the Army and Marine Corps said they were unaware of the biblical markings.
Trijicon did not return phone calls seeking comment. A company spokesman told ABC News in 2010 that the inscriptions had always been on the sights and there was nothing wrong or illegal with including them.
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I guess they can’t eat at In n Out burger anymore...
Damn communist bastards are entrenched everywhere!!
The Godless shall remain without His support. Do our soldiers understand the evil intent of this directive?
Meanwhile,, Mao quotes are openly posted on US government websites.
Grease ‘em with bacon fat.
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
“A similar issue came to light during a 2010 investigation by ABC News. At the time the Army and Marine Corps said they were unaware of the biblical markings.”
And so what was the great need for ABC to go after this and make it an issue? What the hell has happened to Disney to allow this kind of crap to go on? And why do Christians continue to support them. I am not into Boycotting them because of gays, what really chaps me is the blatant anti American bent of their subsidiaries and the ridiculously stupid and anti family fare that they push on ABC.
There’s wasy around this. Microstamp it on, or replace the letters with LK21:33
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.
2Cor 4:6 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.
Obama and his lapdog commanders are really reaching.
Absolute f**king bull s**t.
Those scopes had been in production by Trijicon with that inscription for many years before the US Military ever bought any for their usage.
If one takes the time to check, those Biblical verses all refer to light.
At any rate, Bible Verse Trijicons are very highly sought after on the civilian market.
Second Corinthians 4:6 - "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."
There’s wasy around this. Microstamp it on, or replace the letters with LK21:33
Great reply
Old news.
There was another country that allowed freedom of religion as long as it literally remained within the church building. Once outside that building, a fellow with a mustache was the supreme leader with no exceptions.
Our government has long been at war with Christianity and this is just a “mopping up” operation. Obviously, someone noticed the “offensive” markings and did his duty to the supreme leader.
You can’t blame Trijicon.
ACOG should put it inside the tube...
Yes, old news. But some things we need to hear over and over so that clarity is achieved. The enemy is at the gate.
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