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https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/01/589808670/ar-15s-are-biblical-rod-of-iron-at-pennsylvania-church

Hundreds of faithful at a Pennsylvania church on Wednesday carried AR-15-style rifles in adherence to their belief that a “rod of iron” mentioned in the Bible refers to the type of weapon that was used in last month’s mass shooting in Parkland, Fla.

The armed ceremony at World Peace and Unification Sanctuary in Newfoundland, about 20 miles southeast of Scranton, featured gun-toting worshippers, some wearing crowns of bullets as they participated in communion and wedding ceremonies.

Attendants carefully placed a zip tie into the receiver magazine well of each weapon to assure that a clip could not be loaded.

Concern over Wednesday’s gathering prompted a nearby elementary school to cancel classes for the day. It also sparked a small demonstration outside the church, with one protester telling The Associated Press that “it’s scaring people in the community.”

Idiots.

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I wonder how long it’s gonna be before they outfit their guns with religious iconography.

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It’s a typographic error that has never been corrected over the centuries. It actually refers to the Rod of Ron. Which could be interpreted as referring to adult film star Ron Jeremy. 😛

Where were you in '77?

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DuracellEnergizer said:

I wonder how long it’s gonna be before they outfit their guns with religious iconography.

What movie is this from?

Where were you in '77?

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SilverWook said:

It’s a typographic error that has never been corrected over the centuries. It actually refers to the Rod of Ron. Which could be interpreted as referring to adult film star Ron Jeremy. 😛

No, man. It’s the Rod of Ruin from only the best fantasy-themed board game evar!

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Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

The blue elephant in the room.

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Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

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TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

The blue elephant in the room.

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Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

Was not referencing that story.

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TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

Was not referencing that story.

That’s what I was responding to.

¯_(ツ)_/¯

The blue elephant in the room.

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Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

Was not referencing that story.

That’s what I was responding to.

¯_(ツ)_/¯

I know, Mr. One Arm Floating Hand. I was not.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

Was not referencing that story.

That’s what I was responding to.

¯_(ツ)_/¯

I know, Mr. One Arm Floating Hand. I was not.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

In that case, I disagree with your statement, but not worth arguing.

Be kind to the handicapable.

The blue elephant in the room.

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Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

Was not referencing that story.

That’s what I was responding to.

¯_(ツ)_/¯

I know, Mr. One Arm Floating Hand. I was not.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

In that case, I disagree with your statement, but not worth arguing.

Well I did say “generally.”

Certainly Republican lawmakers have shown zero interest in doing anything. Especially anything involving their voter’s precious, precious guns.

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Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

I’d still much rather read a story about a domestic dispute ended in 2 injuries. Same violent world, different outcome. Root problem not solved, but lives saved.

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CatBus said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

I’d still much rather read a story about a domestic dispute ended in 2 injuries. Same violent world, different outcome.

That’s nothing more than wishful thinking. I’d like the same thing.

The blue elephant in the room.

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Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Indeed mate - though many places in the world thankfully don’t have as many (or anywhere near the number of) school shootings.

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Mrebo said:

CatBus said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

I’d still much rather read a story about a domestic dispute ended in 2 injuries. Same violent world, different outcome.

That’s nothing more than wishful thinking.

Ah exactly what I was talking about then. Let’s not even try to do anything!

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oojason said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Indeed mate - though many places in the world thankfully don’t have as many (or anywhere near the number of) school shootings.

We should focus on making schools safe! For the particular story I’m commenting on, would we rather this domestic dispute happened off campus? Sure, but I don’t think that’s the most important thing that happened her. Nor would I have been more pleased if a car or knife had been used.

The blue elephant in the room.

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Mrebo said:

CatBus said:

Mrebo said:

TV’s Frink said:

Mrebo said:

Death and violence is not going to end, subject to a total remaking of the world.

Of course the Republican solution is generally “therefore let’s not even try to reduce the death and violence.”

What I see in that story is a domestic dispute ended in 2 deaths. Tragic but not the kind of story indicating there is one good solution.

I’d still much rather read a story about a domestic dispute ended in 2 injuries. Same violent world, different outcome.

That’s nothing more than wishful thinking. I’d like the same thing.

I suppose it’s nice to hear you’d like a gun ban if you thought it wasn’t wishful thinking.

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