A Good Opening
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From the pamphlet Sharing the Good News in Wartime
The Biblical verses on some of our gunsights have caused some controversy. When asked, why not use it as an opening to share the Gospel? Here’s an example.
Subject: Is that one of those Jesus rifles?
Soldier: Why yes, it is. Put your hands on your head.
Subject: That isn’t right. That’s—
Soldier: The word of our Lord Jesus Christ? Yes is is. Don’t move a fucking muscle.
Subject: You are not supposed to—
Soldier: Have you heard the Good News? Get down! Get down on the ground!
Subject: (Shouting in foreign language)
Soldier: This would be a good time to accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior! Put your hands on your head!
Subject: (Shouting something about “Allah”)
Soldier: We are here to save you from Islam, motherfucker!
Subject: ( Shouting stops)
Mary Valle lives in Baltimore and is the author of Cancer Doesn't Give a Shit About Your Stupid Attitude: Reflections on Cancer and Catholicism. She blogs on KtB as The Communicant. For more Mary, check out her blog or follow her on Twitter.