Of gunsights and bible quotes

[August]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

We'll make a scope just for SB. Everytime you go to pull the trigger, the scope plays a quick mpeg video quoting a random scripture.

On a side note, I didn't people took the time to read the engravings on their weapons.

Seems like a non-issue to me.

Of course it's a non issue. A mountain out of a mole hill created by those looking to stir up trouble.

On the other hand, poor UnderseaLcpl has done been religionized and he didn't even know it! He ought to apply for a government disability for accute TPD (Traumatic Proselytism Disorder).

[Platapus]

But would it be an equal molehill if the quotation was not from a christian bible but some other religious text?

Or is it only a molehole because it is a christian reference?

[August]

Originally Posted by Platapus

But would it be an equal molehill if the quotation was not from a christian bible but some other religious text?

Or is it only a molehole because it is a christian reference?

We have or have had ships, planes and other stuff named after everything from Greek gods to satanic apparitions and it's never been an issue. Why are some obscure and barely noticeable verse references, ones that I understand have been "gracing" that companies products for almost 20 years, suddenly such a huge problem?

[MothBalls]

Originally Posted by Platapus

But would it be an equal molehill if the quotation was not from a christian bible but some other religious text?

Or is it only a molehole because it is a christian reference?

Good point. If it was from the Koran there would be hell to pay.

[Hakahura]

Insignificant, mountain out of a mole hill, complete none story. Yes that's how I feel about it. It's also how a great many other people feel about it.
But how does your average Iraqi or Afgan citizen feel when they hear this?
Is this useful propaganda to the likes of the Taliban and Al Qaeda?
The western world says we are not repeating the crusades but how does this play to your average Muslim goat herder?
We want these people on side, we don't want them killing NATO forces.
Me-thinks the manufacturer has done the Services no favours here.