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Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 27, 2021 at 9:20 pm
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Quote:A religious sect known for worshipping with AR-15s and its MAGA politics has purchased a sprawling, 40-acre compound in central Texas, which it hopes will offer a safe-haven for “patriots” from what they believe is an imminent war brought by the “deep state,” VICE News has learned.
The property, located in the small community of Thornton, 40 miles from Waco, was listed at just under $1 million. It’s been dubbed “Liberty Rock'' by its new owners, the Sanctuary Church aka Rod of Iron Ministries, led by Pastor Hyung Jin “Sean” Moon. Members of the congregation often refer to him as “King.”
While Moon’s congregation, estimated to number in the hundreds, is relatively fringe, it’s a direct descendant of the much larger Unification Church, founded by his father, Rev. Sun Myung Moon, a self-proclaimed messiah and accused cult leader whose adoring followers became known to outsiders as “Moonies.”
The younger Moon, who set up shop in 2017 in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, follows the doctrine of his late father—with a twist. Moon says he was inspired by a biblical passage in the Book of Revelation that talked about Jesus using a “rod of iron” to protect himself and others. He concluded this was a reference to AR-15s, and integrated high-powered firearms into regular church services, including wedding ceremonies. He founded the church with the support of his brother, Kook-jin “Justin” Moon, the CEO of Kahr Arms, a gun manufacturing company headquartered nearby.
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 27, 2021 at 9:28 pm
At work.
Hopefully they build thick, high walls and keep more oc America safe by buying up HUGE quantities of guns and ammo.
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 28, 2021 at 12:03 am
I don't see this ending well for the gun nuts building the compound. I still remember that last heavily armed compound in that area. If they become viewed as a threat, and it's likely they will, rightly or wrongly, their pop-guns won't do them any better against the tanks than the pop-guns the Branch Davidians were using.
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 28, 2021 at 6:14 am
(May 27, 2021 at 9:20 pm)Eleven Wrote: vice.com
Quote:A religious sect known for worshipping with AR-15s and its MAGA politics has purchased a sprawling, 40-acre compound in central Texas, which it hopes will offer a safe-haven for “patriots” from what they believe is an imminent war brought by the “deep state,” VICE News has learned.
The property, located in the small community of Thornton, 40 miles from Waco, was listed at just under $1 million. It’s been dubbed “Liberty Rock'' by its new owners, the Sanctuary Church aka Rod of Iron Ministries, led by Pastor Hyung Jin “Sean” Moon. Members of the congregation often refer to him as “King.”
While Moon’s congregation, estimated to number in the hundreds, is relatively fringe, it’s a direct descendant of the much larger Unification Church, founded by his father, Rev. Sun Myung Moon, a self-proclaimed messiah and accused cult leader whose adoring followers became known to outsiders as “Moonies.”
The younger Moon, who set up shop in 2017 in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, follows the doctrine of his late father—with a twist. Moon says he was inspired by a biblical passage in the Book of Revelation that talked about Jesus using a “rod of iron” to protect himself and others. He concluded this was a reference to AR-15s, and integrated high-powered firearms into regular church services, including wedding ceremonies. He founded the church with the support of his brother, Kook-jin “Justin” Moon, the CEO of Kahr Arms, a gun manufacturing company headquartered nearby.
Great, another cult.
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 28, 2021 at 6:49 am
Waco, again?
Hint to the Feds: cluster bomb!
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 28, 2021 at 7:15 am
I don't want no teenage queen. I just want AR-15.
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 28, 2021 at 1:11 pm
Pfffttt...
Big deal....
I got 40 acres and a few AR-15's.... (various calibers).
Can I be tax exempt?
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 28, 2021 at 1:15 pm
Waco area again? Not surprised.
I got my nutty little neurotic Cavalier from a farm near Waco...husband calls him the wacko from Waco.
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 28, 2021 at 1:20 pm
(May 28, 2021 at 1:11 pm)onlinebiker Wrote: Pfffttt...
Big deal....
I got 40 acres and a few AR-15's.... (various calibers).
Can I be tax exempt?
Of course you can. Just file whatever paperwork is needed to declare yourself a church.
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RE: Gun Church buys 40-Acre Compound
May 28, 2021 at 1:21 pm
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(May 28, 2021 at 1:20 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: (May 28, 2021 at 1:11 pm)onlinebiker Wrote: Pfffttt...
Big deal....
I got 40 acres and a few AR-15's.... (various calibers).
Can I be tax exempt?
Of course you can. Just file whatever paperwork is needed to declare yourself a church.
Boru
Nawww... Knowing my luck I'd get a bunch of whackos wanting to join.....
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