Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson on ISIS: 'Convert them or kill them'

Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson went on Sean Hannity's program Tuesday night to discuss his new book, and the conversation swiftly turned to how Robertson would combat an 'evil' like ISIS.

"I'm not giving up on them, but I'm just saying either convert them or kill them," he said.

"I'd much rather have a Bible study with them and show them the error of their ways and point them to Jesus Christ," he added, but ISIS are "street thugs on steroids," so conversion may not be an option.

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Coincidentally, ISIS is well-known for giving its rivals a choice between conversion and death.