Army Removes Bible Reference from Scopes

[MDNavyVet]

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.”

http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/army-removes-bible-reference-from-scopes.html

 

[arcticdc5]

Liberal pressure perhaps?

 

[zombiehunter]

Isn't this from like 5 years ago?

 

[Broder]

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.”

http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/army-removes-bible-reference-from-scopes.html

It's sad to watch the U.S. Army slide into politically correct oblivion. I hope we never lose our economic and technological advantage over the rest of the world's militaries. I am not sure how well out new Godless, LBGT friendly, sexually integrated Army is going to do in an even or worse odds fight.

 

[clandestine]

They had to do it. I heard a couple liberal atheists melted when they read the numbers.

 

[Infantry23]

The kinder, gentler military.... a good book by stephanie guttman

 

[virtus]

Isn't this from like 5 years ago?

 

[MDNavyVet]

Isn't this from like 5 years ago?

The date on the story is today but after a few minutes I did come across the wikipedia page that says the original story came out back in 2010. To be clear, the Fox story from today mentions the 2010 incident. I guess there are still scopes out there in the active inventory with the labeling.

Either way, I was unaware (obviously) of this issue. Interesting for me and perhaps others who were not aware.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trijicon_biblical_verses_controversy

 

[Les Gawlik]

They're still obsessed with "workplace violence".

 

[MadCat0911]

Why would the army have them on in the first place? There are lots of soldiers who are of other faiths or no faith at all.

 

[browning guy]

THe sad part is I bet 90% of the people would not even know what those numbers ment if some ******* would not have brought it up.

 

[pbharvey]

Why would the army have them on in the first place? There are lots of soldiers who are of other faiths or no faith at all.

Trijicon won the contract and Trijicon encripts a scripture reference into their model numbers. No different than if they named a product "Job's Revenge" or "Lot's Wife."

 

[MadCat0911]

Trijicon won the contract and Trijicon encripts a scripture reference into their model numbers. No different than if they named a product "Job's Revenge" or "Lot's Wife."

Ah, I didn't know Trijicon does that normally. Still, I don't think it'd be a smart thing to have on our issued military gear. We're not exactly going to win the war on terror if all of Islam thinks it's a Christian vs Islam thing instead of an American vs Terrorist thing. It definitely goes against the whole win over the hearts and minds of the people there and get them to want to work with us instead of groups like the Taliban.

 

[2AHokie]

Why would the army have them on in the first place? There are lots of soldiers who are of other faiths or no faith at all.

This.

Ah, I didn't know Trijicon does that normally. Still, I don't think it'd be a smart thing to have on our issued military gear. We're not exactly going to win the war on terror if all of Islam thinks it's a Christian vs Islam thing instead of an American vs Terrorist thing. It definitely goes against the whole win over the hearts and minds of the people there and get them to want to work with us instead of groups like the Taliban.

And this.

/thread

 

[TapRackBang]

How is this a "National 2A Issue"?

And would you object if the Army bought scopes that said "الله أكبر" on the side?

 

[pbharvey]

This is what one of the inscriptions says: ACOG4X32JN8:12.
To those who are aware, it references John 8:12.
To those who are unaware, its meaningless.

 

[Mooseman]

Isn't this from like 5 years ago?

That is what I thought.

 

[Mooseman]

Ah, I didn't know Trijicon does that normally. Still, I don't think it'd be a smart thing to have on our issued military gear. We're not exactly going to win the war on terror if all of Islam thinks it's a Christian vs Islam thing instead of an American vs Terrorist thing. It definitely goes against the whole win over the hearts and minds of the people there and get them to want to work with us instead of groups like the Taliban.

Have you ever seen how small this is printed on their scopes and sights? If the enemy can read it, you are in serious trouble.

 

[FrankOceanXray]

Isn't this from like 5 years ago?

Again, again?

Ever hear of an amazing horse?

 

[abean4187]

Good, our army, much like our nation, is made up of a plethora of religious and non religious people alike. We shouldn't be pushing anyone to believe anything.