https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xw5knd/its-2018-and-people-are-wearing-bullet-crowns-and-praying-with-their-ar-15s-vgtrn?utm_source=vicetwitterus
Just the way Jesus wanted it.
The Sanctuary Church—a cult-like, anti-LGBTQ ministry helmed by Pastor Hyung Jin Moon—invited followers to a "blessing ceremony," and asked everyone attending to bring along their assault rifles, Philly.com reports. The ceremony was part of the church's weeklong "Festival of Grace," and honored a literal interpretation of the "rods of iron" mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Coincidentally, Pastor Hyung Jin Moon's brother, Kook Jin Moon, owns a local firearms shop, Kahr Arms, where followers could purchase one beforehand if needed.
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On Wednesday, couples toted the guns through the church—zip-tying them on the way in and leaving ammo at the door—for a marriage blessing, or in the church's language, a "perfection level blessing." Some wore long white gowns, and others sported crowns made of bullets.
And, uh, here are just a few photos from the event:
Just the way Jesus wanted it.