Pennsylvania church to bless assault rifles

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A Pennsylvania church is set to hold a mass blessing of AR-15 assault rifles, because it associates the weapons with the return of Christ. “Revelations talks about the returning Christ ruling with the rod of iron,” the church’s Pastor told local media. “The AR-15 is the rod of iron.”

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