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Bible In U.S. Soldier's Pocket Stops Sniper Bullet
POSTED: 8:05 am EDT August 14, 2007
UPDATED: 9:18 am EDT August 15, 2007
A U.S. soldier shot by a sniper in Iraq said his pocket-sized Bible tucked in his shirt saved his life by stopping a bullet near his heart.
Pfc. Brendon Schweigart, 22, who is from Andover, was helping retrieve a tank in Iraq when he was hit by a sniper's bullet earlier this month.
Schweigart said the bullet stopped right where the Bible was in his shirt pocket.
"(The Bible) definitely prevented more serious injury, because if it wouldn't have been there, it would have ricocheted off my bullet-proof plate and more than likely would have gone back into my chest, causing more damage," Schweigart said.
Schweigart said he also thinks prayers from those in the United States helped him recover.
The 22-year-old said he will stay in Iraq until his tour of duty is finished in winter.
"Thanks for the prayers and the letters," Schweigart said. "Everybody wishing me to be well and thanks everybody for the support."
When was the last time you heard of a vial of catlickers Holy water or a heathens 4 leaf clover, or a lucky rabbits foot stopping a bullet? Never, thats when! How much more proof do the ungodly need that the Bible saves lives. If my Uncle didnt have the contract making and supplying body armour to the military, I would recommend doing away with it altogether, and just have a Pastor bless the troops before battle, promising them that the enemys' bullets can't hurt them - as long as they have one of my miniature KJV Bibles in their breast pocket. (which can be ordered from me at a very reasonable price. Available in faux-leather, olive-drab, desert camo and pigskin)
POSTED: 8:05 am EDT August 14, 2007
UPDATED: 9:18 am EDT August 15, 2007
A U.S. soldier shot by a sniper in Iraq said his pocket-sized Bible tucked in his shirt saved his life by stopping a bullet near his heart.
Pfc. Brendon Schweigart, 22, who is from Andover, was helping retrieve a tank in Iraq when he was hit by a sniper's bullet earlier this month.
Schweigart said the bullet stopped right where the Bible was in his shirt pocket.
"(The Bible) definitely prevented more serious injury, because if it wouldn't have been there, it would have ricocheted off my bullet-proof plate and more than likely would have gone back into my chest, causing more damage," Schweigart said.
Schweigart said he also thinks prayers from those in the United States helped him recover.
The 22-year-old said he will stay in Iraq until his tour of duty is finished in winter.
"Thanks for the prayers and the letters," Schweigart said. "Everybody wishing me to be well and thanks everybody for the support."
When was the last time you heard of a vial of catlickers Holy water or a heathens 4 leaf clover, or a lucky rabbits foot stopping a bullet? Never, thats when! How much more proof do the ungodly need that the Bible saves lives. If my Uncle didnt have the contract making and supplying body armour to the military, I would recommend doing away with it altogether, and just have a Pastor bless the troops before battle, promising them that the enemys' bullets can't hurt them - as long as they have one of my miniature KJV Bibles in their breast pocket. (which can be ordered from me at a very reasonable price. Available in faux-leather, olive-drab, desert camo and pigskin)
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